by Architectural Observer | Aug 19, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Just back from a road trip! Today, a collection of miscellaneous structures and details stretching from southwest Nebraska to central Kansas. There’s no particular theme; all just have something of interest: ...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 10, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Houses built of sod were once plentiful across the Great Plains where trees were scarce. Built of blocks of earth cut from the ground, the later and more refined versions also incorporated many purchased materials such as windows, doors and dimensioned lumber for the...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Last September I posted about a senior storage facility er, “senior apartments” which I found to be disturbing for several reasons. I recently ran across a similar project which gives the bleak and utilitarian exterior an additional synthetic...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
Hidden behind a luxurious growth of privacy hedges and various plants, the house evokes an air of ancient, dignified, mystery and intrigue – an atmosphere rarely experienced in this corner of southwestern Nebraska. A break in the hedge for the walkway reveals...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 30, 2018 | Blog, Observations
House-flipping has been popular for a long while – and the trend has been made even more popular by television. Not all flips are created equal, however! Since I haven’t been able to take any road trips lately, I decided to sift through Zillow and find...
