by Architectural Observer | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
Posing as wood construction, this garage is actually built of brick. A recent cladding of clapboard siding gives the illusion of a frame structure, though the brick around the door and side windows was left visible:
by Architectural Observer | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, Observations
At first glance, this brick commercial building in Wray, Colorado, looks a bit awkward. Closer inspection reveals that it is only half of of building; the left hand side was once the center (or near-center) of the structure. The right hand side has a vertical...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Metal has been a popular siding choice for workhorse-type structures for well over a century – here are just four examples from one small farming community. These buildings, while not generally appreciated from an aesthetic point of view, do shape the perceived...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog, Observations
More random images of ordinary buildings observed in a small town…
by Architectural Observer | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Observations
The following details were observed on a building dating to the early 20th century which is the recipient of casual maintenance. The double doors originally led to a fraternal lodge on the second floor. ...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog, Observations
Frequently I run across houses which defy simple description in terms of architectural style. After the clunky massing, the first thing one notices about this house is the top-heavy appearance. This is largely due to the fact that the dormer windows are much larger...
