“Unfortunately, prior to when historic district protections became law, many homes were impacted by poor renovations that stripped away important architectural elements,” said Chris Kornman, PhD, founder and owner of Entablature. Kornman’s project in Uptown New Orleans was one of them. Bringing Charm and Community Back On Octavia Street, most of the homes were built following the 1884 World’s Fair. As New Orleans style blends French, Spanish and Creole influences, one defining point of the regional vernacular is the front porch. During a past renovation, the original front porch was…
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