by Architectural Observer | Dec 13, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
When houses in a neighborhood are built by the same developer (and at roughly the same time), they tend to look a lot alike. Some developers will make an effort to introduce a little variety, either by changing exterior colors or materials, or sometimes by using...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 9, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
At first glance this house in Council Bluffs, Iowa, appears to be a Tudor Revival from the 1920’s or 30’s Closer inspection reveals that the house began as an 1880’s Queen Anne. Sorry about the photo quality… these images were taken...
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 | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
What obviously started out as a Craftsman style bungalow in the ‘teens or 1920’s now has now donned the apparel of a log cabin. Or something meant to convey the impression of a log cabin. Rounded wood siding is presumably intended to look like logs. 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 | Jun 30, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
Not all stylistic makeovers are of recent origin – homeowners have had a penchant for remodeling for as long as there have been houses. Here are a few “Before and After” transformations taken from vintage decorating magazines and a promotional...
