August 28, 2008

preserving modernity

Architecturally, New Orleans is perhaps best known for its Creole cottages, shotgun houses, and the mixed-influences of the French Quarter. But there is a small yet important concentration of Regional Modernism in the Big Easy and local Modernists are doing their damnedest to preserve it. Let’s just hope its not too late.


Jimmy Stamp, Life Without Buildings

Follow the link to learn more or how you can help preserve some of New Orleans' architectural legacy.

1 comment:

  1. Hey, thanks a lot for the link. I'm heading back down to New Orleans in October and I'll be sure to let you know how things worked out.

    Thanks again!

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