Good observation on the poles and normally I would agree. These very old buildings in New Orleans and towns like Charleston SC often are in various states of renovation and repair. Wood components are often replaced as needed while stone and masonry can last hundreds of years. Stucco can fail over time falling off and revealing the underlying brick which was the look I was going for here. My intent for this building is to be lived in and used, so its going to be a combination of the very old and new. I spent my vacation this year in Charleston SC and spent many hours roaming the old downtown streets taking photos for textures and ideas.

Thanks for the input