Finally, I have seen for myself the Seaside community designed by Duaney, Plater, Zyberk. Though there is a lot of whining from all sectors, this place is wildly successful. For what it is, a beach development that consists of residences, commercial, amenities, school, it seems to do it very well, very conveniently and allows for a pedestrian friendly area. Way finding elements are cool, play off the sun, shading and shadow. The houses are cutesy victorian but not unpleasant. I'm ready to go back and enjoy the cool clear Emerald Coast (when I can afford it, nothing is cheap around here)!
DPZ did some proposals for New Orleans recovery that had a lot of merit but did not get past the drawing boards. Then again, not a whole lot has.
This is Natchez Pavilion, at the end of our beach house street. The Pavilions at the end of each street at Seaside, mark the edge of the beach and are all different, so you can easily tell where you are from anywhere you can see the pavilion.
I did catch this Corbu influenced pad farther down the beach, which was a nice rest from the victorian era at Seaside.
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