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 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...
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 | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
At first glance, this mid-20th century storefront seems to be just that; mid-20th century. A look above the metal canopy shows a Victorian storefront of limestone which has been painted. The replacement windows are not very compatible with the surrounding historic...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 15, 2016 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
Some remodelings are more exhaustive than others. This structure, for example, was re-imagined somewhere in the past, likely the early 1970’s. The then-popular mansard roof was used as a device to completely conceal the second story while stucco, diamond-paned...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 11, 2016 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
Old houses have long been subject to changing architectual trends and fashion. Since its beginning, the United States has been a place of change and experimentation; the fact is just one reason why we have not done so well at preserving our architectural history...
