What is NOLA?

I went to school in New Orleans, LA (NOLA) way before Katrina. It was and remains a city with its own culture, extraordinary music, food and architecture. All that and the sense of pride that New Orleanians always had still remains. What is different now is a sense of optimism, a post-Katrina bounce back that is palbable everywhere in the air.

In the midst of all this Tulane University has emerged as the de facto hub for social entrepeneurship activities related to NOLA. And the school of architecture is now a key player in the rebuilding of the city.

This page started out as a way to track architectural and other happenings related to the rebuilding of NOLA but has expanded its reach beyond.

Comments, suggestions and ideas about NOLA, architecture, art, design and anything in between are welcome.

Maziar Behrooz

Great job! Waggonner & Ball Architects

August 4, 2011

Their solution is to flood New Orleans in a carefull and controlled manner through sculpted water channels, aqueducts and canals. It is the right approach and a good start.

Comprehensive, Integrated, Sustainable Water Management System for the Greater New Orleans Region / Waggonner & Ball Architects. (image from ArchDaily).