by Architectural Observer | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Described on an historical marker as one of the smallest schoolhouses in Nebraska, this late 19th-century frame structure measures just 14 by 16 feet. Simple structures like this, purely utilitarian and void of architectural styling, are easy to overlook and...
by Architectural Observer | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
Such irony! The Craftsman style of architecture – and the Arts and Crafts movement in general – came about as a rejection of the fussy and superficially decorative styles which dominated the last half of the 19th century. Craftsman dwellings sought to...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Built in 1959 in Joplin, Missouri, this house designed by Bruce Goff was recently on the market, allowing me to grab the following photos from Realtor.com. The house, designed for L. A. Freeman, boasts an impressively intact interior. The exterior has had easily...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
The house below was recently enlarged and re-styled to the extent that the original house is hardly perceptible. Originally a one-story house of modest construction and vernacular styling, the house today serves as a showcase for various effects which can be created...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 16, 2017 | Blog, Observations
It’s been said that “the devil is in the details”. If true, this newly constructed house may be a poster child for the expression. Aside from the chartreuse paint, this house looks a lot like other newly constucted homes. Even from the street there...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 15, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
While not as popular as vinyl siding, the use of brick veneers to provide an easier-to-maintain exterior (or simply to alter the look of a house) is still fairly common. Usually a few tell-tale clues remain to reveal that the house began as one clad in wood. The...
