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Foundation Project

My foundation project will focus on landscape and the changes of landscape over time. Landscape is defined in the Human Mosaic as all of the building forms that cultural groups create inhabiting the Earth. A cultural landscape is fashioned from a natural landscape and uniquely reflects the culture that created it. I have identified nine A. Hays Town homes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and one in Jackson, Mississippi. A. Hays Town was known for incorporating traditional Creole architecture into these homes. I am comparing his modern day work from the 20th century to historical homes and businesses still standing in New Orleans from the 18th century. I will be comparing how the landscape has changed over time and why certain architectural features have evolved while some remain. A. Hays Town was heavily influenced by Spanish and French architecture. Spanish features include his signature courtyards and fountains. His French influence is shown through raised stairs outside of homes and...