by Architectural Observer | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Often the most dominant interior feature of Craftsman-style bungalows, the colonnade has lately been enjoying something of a revival – even showing up in new construction. Long before the term “open concept” forced its way into the world’s...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Observations
There are replacement window installations and then there are really strange replacement window installations. The center house of three contiguous row houses has had some rather uncommon surgery on its two primary windows in order to accommodate the installation of...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Americans have long been noted for their eagerness to embrace whatever is new – even when it’s a revival of something old! This has been especially true of architectural styles. In the 18th century we were embracing Classical details in new construction;...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, Observations
While not exactly a house, this 1970’s domed structure could easily be one. It certainly has potential! This popped up today on Zillow and got my immediate attention. I became intrigued as I looked at the images – all are from zillow.com: ...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, Observations
It’s been over a year since I first posted about vinyl siding, so I thought it was high time to take a look at some more houses which are shrouded in it. Vinyl is often used to conceal the scars that result when window openings are unfortunately reduced or...
