The Architecture Thread

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Day two. For about almost two years I lived in a house that is close to the first picture. I think there were some Queen Anne elements.It was divided into three apartments and the owner was on the first floor and the bottom. A family lived in the servants quarters. Unfortunately I found out right before leaving that it was haunted. Which explained a lot of the heaviness that I fell in that house and things that happened when I prayed.

The house that's was next door is in the second picture. This is a real photo of the house taken off of the internet. I think I like the turrets and it's a little bit romantical. There's something about Windows when they extend out that's attractive to me.
The following photos are other types but I found attractive. Especially in the city.

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Day three. The style is Victorian. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Second Empire it's still Victorian?

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What I personally love about architecture is that no one can accurately define what it is exactly. Most simply imagine a building that occupies space and serves a purpose, but there is so much more to it than that. It's a mystery that every architect contributes to unraveling in their own unique way; a mystery we are still unraveling since it's inception. It's open to interpretation, and that's the beauty of it.

To me, it's the physical embodiment and manifestation of an idea; a dream that has somehow found it's way into our crazy yet mundane reality. Perhaps even a sculpture whittled away in secret and within the confines of time, yet unveiled publicly in permanence. It's a product and representation of the culture, but also an influence towards it, as well as a reflection of the architect's own personality, experience and ideals. It can be a play of light and shadow, a statement declared in a hidden language not many speak, a symphony of flow, a fusion of creativity and logic, and an adherence to style or a mold of new beginning. Architecture is a tool of endless versatility: a symbol, a billboard to advertise, the communication of a story, a place of comfort, a monument of inspiration and wonder, a facility with compartments of induced experiences, resolution to a whole array of problems, a challenge to convention or an opportunity of experimentation.

Despite being difficult to define, that doesn't mean there isn't a definitive structure at it's core. The work of a well-known and highly influential Roman architect by the name of Vitruvius contributed greatly to how we approach the field today. He argued that there are 3 fundamental attributes to what can be considered architecture: firmness - it must be structurally sound, commodity - it must serve an intended purpose, and delight - it must be pleasant to look at and experience. Anything with these 3 qualities can technically be considered architecture.

What started out as a utility has become so much more sophisticated and diverse. Modern advancements have opened to door to all sorts of new possibilities, and it's exciting to see what the future has in store.

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Day 4. I only have one example but Bungalow is the next architecture I'm interested in. I'm sure there are more examples, but because of my time constraints I'm just moving forward with my 30-day plan.

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Day 5 colonial style

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LaBèlla said:

@sampa

Are you praying for me or the house?

Yours in His Service,

~Bella

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Haha, that's too funny. I was confused but now I see I accidentally hit praying. I will keep it there for humor. Why not pray for others dreams and ambitions!!!!!
I can't stop laughing.

Day 6 cottage. The last picture is very similar to one I see here in town. The first two I am unsure if they are cottage, can someone confirm?

This is a stunning period home that i love:

I bet my Great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great Grandad had one just like it!

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My dream house, but with some updates to modern amenities, of course:

LaBèlla said:

sampa,

I've looked at the first image more than once. The front looks like an addition. The sun room definitely is. The second picture reminds me of a thatched roof cottage. You can see examples here.

@Rigatoni Would you agree?

Yours in His Service,

~Bella

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The first definitely seems like a cottage to me, I think you're right about the thatched roof LaBella. The second one seems to also be a cottage, but perhaps not as traditional as it appears to have stucco on the exterior. I'm not too familiar with cottages, but I really like that style.

I love those ocean-front retreats by the way, as well as the Victorian and Second Empire homes: very decorative and ornamental. I'm not sure if Second Empire is still Victorian, but it may have some similarities or have inspired the Victorian style in some way.

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