by Architectural Observer | Jul 22, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Just a few color schemes to avoid when painting a house:
by Architectural Observer | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Plastic louvered blinds, more commonly known as “shutters”, were attached to this 1960’s ranch style house in a presumed effort to beautify it. Even if hinged and operable, none of the four shutters on the front of this house would cover or protect...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 20, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Nothing surprises me anymore, really. There is literally no end to the weird things people will do to houses and other structures. This house has suffered numerous indignities including the installation of asbestos siding and the later removal of a window from the...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
History does repeat itself, does it not? This hapless house has had a hellacious history. After being stripped of its true identity in the early 70’s and given a quasi-Colonial/Second Empire identity, this tragic structure has now been “reimagined”...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 16, 2017 | Blog, Observations
When an early 20th century barn was converted to a milk house for a growing dairy operation in the 1960’s, its front lost one window and gained two doorways to accommodate cattle. While functional, the modest bit of architectural style the barn had possessed...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 13, 2017 | Blog, Observations
A vintage 1960’s kitchen had remained in top-notch, original, condition until a few years ago when the house was sold to new owners. Sadly, they removed period 1960’s lighting and painted over wood paneling and some cabinetry. New nondescript lighting so...
