For architects builders and developers working in the crescent city roulhac b toledanos a pattern book of new orleans architecture reveals an extraordinary new design resource toledano describes in detail the evolution of the city and the building types that have given the city a character unique in the world. An educational tool architectural pattern book city planners handbook and visual t new orleans architecture as it was is and should be a stunning presentation of 19th century gouache and watercolor archival paintings of new orleans neighborhoods this volume presents what old renovated restored and new buildings not only might look like . New orleans architecture as it was is and should be a stunning presentation of 19th century gouache and watercolor archival paintings of new orleans neighborhoods this volume presents what old renovated restored and new buildings not only might look like but how they should look. All content c2021 preservation resource center of new orleans replication not permitted without express consent the preservation alliance of new orleans inc dba preservation resource center of new orleans is classified as a tax exempt public charity under sections 509a1 170b1avi and 501c3 of the internal revenue code federal tax identification number 72 0760857