Setting:
Mount Horeb Earthwork, built by the Adena people in Kentucky between 500 BCE and 300 CE, is the state's oldest known inhabited site. While the Adena primarily lived as hunter-gatherers, the large circular earthwork suggests they had a communal lifestyle and gathered for ceremonial events.
A Structure that Outlives its Creators:
If our modern buildings were unearthed in 1800 years, what would remain? Architects often aim for a 25-year lifespan, but historically, structures were built to last generations. Inspired by ancient earthworks like the Adena mound, this project explores the concept of creating elements that endure for thousands of years.
Jennifer Stieben & Jackson Karnes
