by Architectural Observer | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog, Mail Order and Kit Houses, Observations
A building which retains its architectural integrity is one which has been maintained as it was built and intended to be. When buildings are altered through remodeling or the installation of “maintenance -free” windows or siding, integrity is compromised....
by Architectural Observer | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Observations
It’s always exciting to discover a new type of architectural depravity (hat tip to Seth!) which I had not previously encountered. Such discoveries typically involve the loss of architectural integrity which is not exciting, but I’m getting used to...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog, Projects
Why would anyone update when it’s just as easy to backdate? After all, there’s not much appealing design out there these days; design from the early 20th century is almost always a sure bet to be more interesting than whatever has been marketed for the...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
We’ve all seen them. And with the proliferation of both Big Box home “improvement” stores and infomercials posing as television programs about restoration, renovation and design, we’ll continue to see even more of them: entry doors which are...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog, Mail Order and Kit Houses, Observations
I recently ran across a house in McDonald, Kansas, which looked oddly familiar. Pretty sure I’d seen this facade before… maybe a Sears kit house? So I took a photo. After some digging, I found what I was looking for. To me, the house at first appeared...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 9, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Despite the handsome Queene Anne window sash depicted, this post is not about windows. I just wanted to let everyone know that my internet access will be sporadic over the next few weeks as I am finally able to get an ISP for the new house (finding a reliable...
