by Architectural Observer | Jun 30, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
Not all stylistic makeovers are of recent origin – homeowners have had a penchant for remodeling for as long as there have been houses. Here are a few “Before and After” transformations taken from vintage decorating magazines and a promotional...
by Architectural Observer | Jun 22, 2017 | Blog, Observations
While recently unpacking boxes of stuff, I was struck by the number of antique photos I have which show buildings or houses which are in disrepair or in need of paint. Another demonstrates that even during the Victorian era, some people struggled with painting houses...
by Architectural Observer | Jun 4, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Insensitivity toward the artistic compositions known as building facades has been going on, well, pretty much forever. Clearly many people do not value buildings rendered in brick, stone, etc., in the same way they do an artistic composition rendered in oil on a...
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