by Architectural Observer | Jan 15, 2017 | Blog, Observations
The first thing that I noticed about this late 20th-century church, aside from the odd proportions, was that its stained glass windows were much older than the structure itself. Closer inspection revealed that the windows had been reworked, presumably for...
by Architectural Observer | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Interesting things which got my attention…
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…
