Layers of the Vieux Carré
Layers of the Vieux Carré examines the relationship between cultural heritage and the built environment, exploring how architectural techniques, traditions, and influences carried from Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean evolved within New Orleans' French Quarter. Combining anthropological research with architectural observation, the project reveals how buildings serve not only as structures but as enduring records of human movement, exchange, and identity.
A Discussion on the Outside Environment, Inside
People spend most of their lives indoors, experiencing nature more often as representation than direct encounter. Inspired by the organic structure of tree trunks, this sculptural chair explores the relationship between the built environment and the natural world, questioning how design can preserve a sense of connection to landscapes increasingly experienced from within.
