The Architecture Thread

[bèlla]

Can anyone help me with what type of house this is? I came across it when looking at houses for sale. It's going for 1.5 million. I really like the furniture that is in there too. It reminds me a little bit of england. And there's also designs that remind me of the architect I was dating last year.

If the house is a specific style it will be included in the listing. Like Georgian, Victorian, etc. Otherwise, they'll describe it as a traditional home or include the influence on the design. Like a New-England styled home.

At first glance, I'd call it French Provincial or Chateau inspired. You find similar elements in that look.

Chateau

French Provincial

 

[sampa]

Art Nouveau Style (Exteriors)

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A subset of Modernism that I genuinely love as it is characterized by organic shapes, curvature geometry, movement, color and the intertwining of structure and ornament. A very artistic and expressive style, as suggested by the name.

It appeared in various interpretations, in some cases being eclectic - borrowing ideas or forms from other styles, and in some cases a completely separate identity. Art Nouveau eventually died out for the most part long before the start of World War I - paving the way for Art Deco. Although, it eventually saw a revival in the 1960s.

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I love this! Especially the blue exterior one.

 

[sampa]

If the house is a specific style it will be included in the listing. Like Georgian, Victorian, etc. Otherwise, they'll describe it as a traditional home or include the influence on the design. Like a New-England styled home.

At first glance, I'd call it French Provincial or Chateau inspired. You find similar elements in that look.

Chateau

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French Provincial

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Thanks @bèlla ! I will look back at the detailing. It seems like when I was exploring different styles in this thread that I posted, those styles were definitely ones I was interested in. I especially like when the drive circles to the front of the house. Like a dropping off point.

 

[sampa]

This is what I found. But I don't see anything about the type of architecture.

"This stately home sits majestically on an impressive wooded lot in one of the area's most distinctive neighborhoods. The home’s storied history and classic design reveals an impressive and balanced interior with incredible amenities that are rare in a period home. The large, grand foyer sets the stage with gleaming marble floors and impressive wood work. The home’s purposeful design and logical floor plan take full advantage of the park like exterior with it's expansive windows bringing the outside in. The impressive main room has a fantastic beamed ceiling and an imposing stone fireplace. The library/ family gathering space sports bespoke woodwork, and opens on to a lovely veranda that connects to all the outdoor entertaining areas. The incredible kitchen is truly the heart of this home. It is vast in size, and sports an impressive island, two separate preparation areas, top of the line appliances, large walk in pantry, and a sous suite. The sun filled lower level offers a family room, a full wet bar, a game/ billiard room, workout room and abundant storage. Each room has sliding doors that open to a large patio perfect for entertaining. All bedrooms are ensuite, and afford space and privacy for everyone. Other bonus luxuries include a wine cellar and an oversized four car garage.

 

[bèlla]

The home’s storied history and classic design reveals an impressive and balanced interior with incredible amenities that are rare in a period home.

There are classic elements but they aren't carried through. That's why I didn't use the term. The color scheme is more of a theme than the design. You see wainscoting in some places and absent in others. Crown molding here and there.

P. Allen Smith's Moss Farm is a great example of a modern 'classical' period home. Look at the detailing. He drew inspiration from George Washington's Mount Vernon. I watched the series. He discussed the design elements. It was really good.

 

[Rigatoni]

Art Nouveau (Interiors)

 

[Rigatoni]

Glad to see this thread active again. I have a lot of styles to brush up on it appears.

 

[sampa]

The home’s storied history and classic design reveals an impressive and balanced interior with incredible amenities that are rare in a period home.

There are classic elements but they aren't carried through. That's why I didn't use the term. The color scheme is more of a theme than the design. You see wainscoting in some places and absent in others. Crown molding here and there.

P. Allen Smith's Moss Farm is a great example of a modern 'classical' period home. Look at the detailing. He drew inspiration from George Washington's Mount Vernon. I watched the series. He discussed the design elements. It was really good.

Thanks for sharing that. I do like the curtains especially that had the striping in the studio home. Lots of neat details especially the open front porch and screened porch. I also thought it was the guy that was the main speaker sounds/looks like the date that I had in September I'm still friends with that's into apologetics. I'm always glad to learn new things through this thread. Architecture fascinates me but I don't always have enough time.

 

[Multifavs]

Art Nouveau (Interiors)

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That style is very pretty! I love those golden colors in the second photo!

 

[Rigatoni]

That style is very pretty! I love those golden colors in the second photo!

Next to Art Deco, this is another style I admire. I love the color and sense of movement. It has an elegant and almost regal quality to it.

 

[Rigatoni]

Kunsthistorisches Museum
Location: Vienna, Austria
Photo Credit: @pli.panda

Saw this building pop up on my feed on FB, which caught my interest. I love the sense of verticality, colors, geometry, use of materials and intricate detail of ornamental molding. Although, I would love to see more of a relationship between the occulus and the flooring beneath.

 

[Rigatoni]

Found this fascinating. A multi-story building in China was successfully moved thanks to an array of robotic walking supports underneath it. Not easy to do. The process of "structure relocation" is quite interesting and impressive in general.

 

[Rigatoni]

Eco Bamboo Home
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Photo Credit: @thefreedomcomplex [IG]

 

[Rigatoni]

Innovative, revolutionary wheel suspension designs.

 

[Rigatoni]

The Vessel (Structure)
Designed By: Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio
Location: Hudson Yards, New York

 

[Multifavs]

The Vessel (Structure)
Designed By: Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio
Location: Hudson Yards, New York

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That's an interesting and unique structure. For some reason, it reminds me of a giant ice cream cone.

 

[Rigatoni]

That's an interesting and unique structure. For some reason, it reminds me of a giant ice cream cone.

Somebody must be hungry for ice cream.

It does kinda seem reminiscent of a giant waffle cone, lol. Very unique.

 

[sampa]

Today I made the focus of my run doing a walk around a local courthouse and looking at the gargoyles. I had read somewhere some years ago that there was about 36 or so. Walking around I was curious but I didn't count the number but I can believe it. Some of them might be hidden on the interior also.
I couldn't find much on the architect. Just that his father was also an architect and it sound like they specialized in courthouses and jail houses. Makes sense. This is Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in style and was built with Lake Superior Red Sandstone.

 

[Rigatoni]

Today I made the focus of my run doing a walk around a local courthouse and looking at the gargoyles. I had read somewhere some years ago that there was about 36 or so. Walking around I was curious but I didn't count the number but I can believe it. Some of them might be hidden on the interior also.
I couldn't find much on the architect. Just that his father was also an architect and it sound like they specialized in courthouses and jail houses. Makes sense. This is Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in style and was built with Lake Superior Red Sandstone.
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We have a Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse nearby where I live too. That style immediately came to mind when I saw the pictures, although this building is much more ornate. I really like it.

 

[sampa]

We have a Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse nearby where I live too. That style immediately came to mind when I saw the pictures, although this building is much more ornate. I really like it.

That's interesting. Courthouse architecture can be interesting in itself. I remember once seeing a book on a coffee table somewhere that was just for architecture of courthouses. They are the hub of most towns and cities and I imagine they try to make them solid and strong structures because of that.