by Architectural Observer | Dec 21, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
The 1970’s, while memorable in many different ways, was not a decade generally acknowledged to have produced a lot in the way of desirable residential design. There was some, to be sure, but a lot of it was just unappealing. One of the more popular...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
I was surprised to run across a real estate listing for a house in Tulsa originally designed by Bruce Goff. Though somewhat altered, the 1925 Fred Hansen house was among Goff’s earliest commissions and could be restored to a more original appearance. If you are...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 17, 2017 | Blog, Observations
There is much truth to the old Japanese proverb “The nail that sticks up gets hammered down”. However, the phrase is far more descriptive of rural America than it is of Japan – especially when it comes to assertive examples of styled architecture....
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 | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog, Mail Order and Kit Houses, Observations
A building which retains its architectural integrity is one which has been maintained as it was built and intended to be. When buildings are altered through remodeling or the installation of “maintenance -free” windows or siding, integrity is compromised....
