Inspiration & Introduction

Adelaide's architecture is uniquely southern Louisiana, with a splash here and there of some other southern styles. Creole buildings are going to be on the simple side of construction - less detail, more simple shapes, and therefore, less costly construction. Acadian houses are going to be middle of the road, the additional second level and porches increases cost a little, but gives a distinctive look. Finally, French Colonial designs are more refined, with more detail and trim work, and therefore tend to be more costly than Acadian and Creole. You can dial the architecture up or down or dial the detail up or down, and by doing so, dial your cost up or down to suit your budget and your dream home look.

Proper Home Layout

Arrange the house on site to take advantage of eastern and southern sun, and protect against western sun. Porches and courtyards work great together and should face south to give shade and provide sunshine that people can enjoy. Think of the courtyard as an outdoor room that you actually use. Porches and courtyards don't necessarily need to face due south, they just need to take advantage of sun in the morning and midday, and protect from the heat in late afternoon and early evening. On any given block, courtyards need to face the same direction, and neighborly windows that face courtyards need to guard against viewing straight into the neighbors’ courtyard. To add to the street appeal, windows should appear on the side walls of the house within the first eight feet from the corner.

House Sizes

The main body of the house should be no greater than 40' wide for houses up to 5,000 square feet and no greater than 50' for houses above 5,000 square feet. Narrow side and rear wings allow for more windows and better light through the house. These wings shall be no more than 1 1/2 stories in height and the maximum width and placement of wings is determined by a 45 degree line from the front corners of the main body of the house.

Adelaide is uniquely designed to look and feel as if it naturally evolved over the course of the last century. The development will seamlessly blend residential, commercial, and public spaces with a focus on walkability, beauty, tradition, and a sense of community. Adelaide is built for connectivity with a picturesque town center, wide open walkways, tranquil parks and the convenience of shops and restaurants just a short walk away.