BUILDING / EAST BILOXI / A HOUSE FOR MARVIN

This is Marvin.
Marvin is a young, single father whose existing house, post-Katrina, had to be torn down due to extensive damage. He requested a two-bedroom house with a screened porch and a bathroom easily accessible to both himself and his daughter.  GCCDS designed a house with a clerestory on the North side of the house, to allow more light and ventilation, and greater ceiling height in the living area. The entire space feels much larger and more open than standard affordable housing designs.

After demolition, the site was essentially a large puddle, meaning the foundation had to be modified during construction. (Prior to the storm, Marvin had a pet turtle living under his house, so this is an ongoing site-drainage problem.) Hope Force broke ground mid-March, and BFS Relief assisted on finishing work.

10-16-07.  Marvin and his daughter Cara at his home dedication.

08-21-07.  Marvin’s exterior is complete, including his screened porch.

08-21-07.  Last stages: kitchen cabinetry and counters, finished flooring, and ceiling fans are all installed.

06-08-07.  All interior walls are finished and painted, and work begins on the kitchen.

06-08-07.  The clerestory windows are installed.

05-11-07 The siding and roofing is complete, plumbing and electrical mostly installed, and drywall installation is beginning on the interior.

05-11-07 The siding and roofing is complete, plumbing and electrical mostly installed, and drywall installation is beginning on the interior.

04-16-07 The roof rafters are in place and roof sheathing begins; meanwhile, the windows and doors are placed down below.

04-16-07 The roof rafters are in place and roof sheathing begins; meanwhile, the windows and doors are placed down below.

04-12-07 The walls are framed out and sheathing begins.

03-29-07 The piers are set.

03-27-07 Marvin signs his grade beam.

11-06 Marvin's house after Katrina. It sustained too much damage from the storm to feasibly save, and was torn down with the promise of rebuilding.

Front Elevation

North Elevation

Plan