by Architectural Observer | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog, Observations
Frequently I run across houses which defy simple description in terms of architectural style. After the clunky massing, the first thing one notices about this house is the top-heavy appearance. This is largely due to the fact that the dormer windows are much larger...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 22, 2016 | Blog, Observations
Masons – and architects – used to be a lot less inhibited than they are today! I recently ran across this building in southwestern Nebraska and was impressed with the playful masonry. The windows on the main facade are replacements; they were likely...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 17, 2016 | Blog, Observations
No rhyme or reason… just twelve interesting bits of architecture which caught my eye for one reason or another. Enjoy! ...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 17, 2016 | Blog, Observations
I had planned to go on a road trip yesterday to digitally capture more architecture, but the weather was not cooperative, and today it is too cold. Therefore, I am putting together some miscellaneous images I had previously taken. They all have something of interest...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 12, 2016 | Blog, Observations
Some towns seem to have a glut of mid-20th century architecture. Here are a few buildings – or parts of them – which exhibit design characteristic of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Just because. ...
by Architectural Observer | Dec 11, 2016 | Blog, Observations
Loaded with unusual detailing, this interesting interpretation of the Prairie Style dates to around 1910 and is located in southwestern Nebraska. Horizontality is emphasized through the use of contrasting wall cladding – the first story is clapboard while the...
