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Posted on 6/9/16 at 12:44 pm to TDcline
Yeah thats La but your OT status is weak unless you add thermal brick siding!
Posted on 6/9/16 at 12:49 pm to SabiDojo
To be fair, Country French, done well, is not horrible.
Unfortunately, West St. Tammany builders and architects have latched on to this style like grim death.
Chopped up, busy rooflines, sideload garages that are impossible to sideload unless you drive a motorcycle, stucco slapped on every front-facing surface; it is an epidemic. I think they'd stucco their arse if they could get away with it.
It sells though, so I guess that's all that matters.
Country French.
Unfortunately, West St. Tammany builders and architects have latched on to this style like grim death.
Chopped up, busy rooflines, sideload garages that are impossible to sideload unless you drive a motorcycle, stucco slapped on every front-facing surface; it is an epidemic. I think they'd stucco their arse if they could get away with it.
It sells though, so I guess that's all that matters.
Country French.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 12:52 pm to Grandioso
Here's the original authentic Acadian cabin look which I prefer, it's been overwhelmed by a newer version which I am less likely to like.
To me in general, I can't make a blanket statement that I like or dislike most any architecture without seeing the residence in it's setting (or proposed setting).
Even Mike Brady-ranch homes from 1960 can be OK in the right setting.
To me in general, I can't make a blanket statement that I like or dislike most any architecture without seeing the residence in it's setting (or proposed setting).
Even Mike Brady-ranch homes from 1960 can be OK in the right setting.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:01 pm to Zappas Stache
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But if you were handed a commission with an unlimited budget and told to do what you want, what you do?
Tough to say. On one hand, I LOVE Robert Oshatz's Fennell Residence and it is exquisite to my eye and taste.
However, maybe to my own creative detriment, I am such a nut on functionality and practicality of the home. I'd try to make a blend of the two in same shape or form.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:04 pm to Grandioso
Some pictures of the Fennell Residence:
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:09 pm to N2cars
Check out TerraBella Village in Covington. I checked it out during the Parade of Homes a couple weeks ago, and it was such a refreshing deviation from the trends that have dominated St. Tammany. A cross between Sandestin and an old New Orleans style, if that makes any sense.
Available homes
Available homes
This post was edited on 6/9/16 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:14 pm to 911Moto
quote:They are very proud of their homes to say the least. Over 200 a sq ft on all their homes. A little steep for covington
Check out Terra Bela in Covington
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:32 pm to Grandioso
I am a mid century modern fan. Love the straight lines, glass, steel frames.
On the flip side I also really like Tudor style homes.
On the flip side I also really like Tudor style homes.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:35 pm to Grandioso
Always wanted two admittedly contrasting things- a grand library (you know the ones with the shelf ladders on a track) and an open style Modern or Japanese influenced home.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:42 pm to montanagator
I'm a fan of rustic lodge architecture...
This post was edited on 6/9/16 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:44 pm to lsupride87
Not a fan of zero lot lines.
$200 is not bad for a nice house today.
$200 is not bad for a nice house today.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:46 pm to Corch Urban Myers
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Something simple, quiet, and on a lake.
I used to live not far from this one. Might be a little busy for your tastes.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:46 pm to AUbagman
I have always been a fan for antebellum homes.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:46 pm to N2cars
quote:For a town like Covington it is. 200 a sq ft is actual Orleans Parish prices just about
$200 is not bad for a nice house today.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:49 pm to lsupride87
A lot of Covington and north shore look like A Hayes Town knockoffs.
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There are worse architects to copy from....but it's expensive to really do that style correctly.
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There are worse architects to copy from....but it's expensive to really do that style correctly.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:50 pm to lsupride87
And?
The houses are all custom-built with excellent appointments.
It is pretty easy to hit $200 for a quality home.
The houses are all custom-built with excellent appointments.
It is pretty easy to hit $200 for a quality home.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:53 pm to N2cars
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It is pretty easy to hit $200 for a quality home.
They look very well appointed but the proximity to the neighbors would ruin it for me. I wouldn't move to an outlying suburb to be that close to people I don't like.....
....and I don't like most people.
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:55 pm to N2cars
quote:I think $200 a fq ft for homes in Covington is too high.
And?
You live in a suburb that doesnt even have good public schools. Seems counter intuitive to pay the same for a house there as in the city. If they sell it at that price great for them. I am giving my reasons why I would stay away. The houses are nice thoughThis post was edited on 6/9/16 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 6/9/16 at 1:57 pm to dewster
Agreed.
Zero lot lines are what happens when devolpers run the show. St Tammany is well on the way to looking like Metairie and every other poorly designed suburb. If you travel at all you know this is true.
Zero lot lines are what happens when devolpers run the show. St Tammany is well on the way to looking like Metairie and every other poorly designed suburb. If you travel at all you know this is true.
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