Hayden Hammons, PLA, ASLA

Landscape Architect hhammons@carbo-la.com

Hayden was born and raised in the sleepy small town of Ruston, Louisiana. His childhood and adolescence were characterized by explorations of the piney hills and swampy bottoms of north Louisiana, where he cultivated an interest in observing and understanding the systems and mechanics of these endemic landscapes. Over time, the hours spent within these spaces forged a deep appreciation for “nature” and continue to inspire and inform his approach to art and design.

Following his high school graduation, Hayden began a seven-year journey studying history at LSU and Mississippi College. During those years, his interests centered on colonial and antebellum Southern history. In his studies, he grappled with complex issues like class, gender, and race, cultivating a consciousness that people, culture, and place are interwoven. To that end, Hayden realized that a career in landscape design offered an opportunity to marry his creative instinct with his deep-seated interest in people and place.

When he is outside of the office, Hayden enjoys gardening, cooking, and the outdoors with his wife, Joni, and his son, John. Together, they love to explore their surroundings in search of adventure.