Painting the Town examines the role of color in historic New Orleans architecture through photographs, expert essays, and guidance on choosing hues for historic buildings.
Published by the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, the book traces how early residents used color, how traditional building materials shaped the streetscape, and how homeowners continue to express themselves through their houses. Chris Granger, a longtime Times-Picayune photojournalist, supplies the architectural photography, while interior designer and color expert Louis Aubert provides color selections and advice. Essays by preservation specialists and local journalists, including Danielle Del Sol, Susan Langenhennig, John Pope, Michelle Stanard Duhon, Sally K. Reeves, Dee Allen, and Michelle Shoriak, bring additional perspectives to the city’s built environment.
- Chris Granger, Photographer
- Louis Aubert, Color selections
- Published in 2024
- Published by the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
- Printed in Canada
Painting the Town examines the role of color in historic New Orleans architecture through photographs, expert essays, and guidance on choosing hues for historic buildings.
Published by the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, the book traces how early residents used color, how traditional building materials shaped the streetscape, and how homeowners continue to express themselves through their houses. Chris Granger, a longtime Times-Picayune photojournalist, supplies the architectural photography, while interior designer and color expert Louis Aubert provides color selections and advice. Essays by preservation specialists and local journalists, including Danielle Del Sol, Susan Langenhennig, John Pope, Michelle Stanard Duhon, Sally K. Reeves, Dee Allen, and Michelle Shoriak, bring additional perspectives to the city’s built environment.
- Chris Granger, Photographer
- Louis Aubert, Color selections
- Published in 2024
- Published by the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
- Printed in Canada