by Architectural Observer | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Sometimes a house or building just looks a bit off. If the problem isn’t immediately apparent, such as a glaringly harsh color scheme or over-the-top landscaping, it might be something more subtle like a problem with scale. The following structures all have...
by Architectural Observer | May 29, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Sometimes construction projects end up looking somewhat different from what the initial architectural renderings suggest. A residential development in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has several unusual facades which vary somewhat from the early renderings. The...
by Architectural Observer | May 26, 2018 | Blog, Observations
An unusual Corinthian column caught my eye from the road and lured me closer. I was surprised to find an unexpected theme incorporating a diverse array of architectural materials. I grabbed a few photos and continued on my journey… ...
by Architectural Observer | May 25, 2018 | Blog, Observations
I never tire of looking at bizarre shutter installations (or shudders – hat tip to Seth!) which is fortunate as there is no shortage of them! It’s been almost two years since I first posted about them – it’s time to share some more! That...
by Architectural Observer | May 22, 2018 | Blog, Observations
Miscellaneous eye candy! It’s been a while since I posted random images from a road trip, so it’s high time for me to do so: ...
by Architectural Observer | May 16, 2018 | Blog, Observations
The use of Flemish bond as an upscale brick-laying technique lost popularity in many urban areas in the 1830’s (along with Federal-style architecture, also known as Adam), but it persisted in many smaller communities after that time. It experienced a...
