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Guess What This Style of House Is Called?
This style of house originated in New England in the 17th century. Traditionally, its features include a steeply pitched roof, end gables, a central chimney, and a low, broad frame. (Hint: It shares its name with a popular Massachusetts vacation spot.)
Casa Quiz: Creole Townhouses
Last week I told you about Creole Townhouses, one of New Orleans most treasured styles of architecture. Can you remember some of the details of these buildings? Take this quiz to find out.
Architecture Styles: The Shotgun House
The Creole Townhouse isn't the only architecture style the world should thank New Orleans for. The Shotgun was also developed in the Louisiana city between 1850 and 1910, and is the predominant type of house there. A Shotgun is a long, narrow rectangular structure, usually no more than 12 feet wide with doors opposite each other at both ends.
Architecture Styles: The Creole Townhouse
In addition to its thriving music scene, finger-licking grub, and propensity towards too much fun, New Orleans architecture is what makes it one of America's most unique cities. In other hoods, brand new, $20 million manses are coveted by celebrities and money makers alike. In New Orleans, where you'll find at least six distinct styles of architecture, old homes are the truest treasures.
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Ask Casa: Books on Spanish Colonial Architecture
Hello Casa,
My dream is to buy or build a Spanish Colonial home for myself one day. I was wondering if you could recommend some books on this architectural style for me. Some coffee table books would be fine, or something on the construction of the homes too and interior design .
Coveted Crib: Hip in the Hollywood Hills
Interior designer Peter Dunham, whose signature style is marked by casual sophistication, was the perfect person to bring this 1920s Hollywood Spanish house back to its former glory. Working with an architecture firm, the designer collaborated on finishes, architectural details, and room layouts. Emerging from this collaboration is a home that exuberantly mixes luxurious and playful elements.
On the Market: Sleep in Edward Cullen's Bedroom
All right, Twilight fans, here's your chance to get a little closer to Edward Cullen. The Vancouver residence that the Cullens inhabit in the New Moon film is for sale for $3.3 million through Soprovich Realty.
The five-bedroom, four-bath home is a modernist's dream, with extensive use of glass and post and beam style throughout the soaring, open spaces.
What's Your Favorite Style of Residential Architecture of 2008?
If it were up to me, my home would be a melting pot of many architectural styles (though that might look a little wacky). As part of our Best of 2008 polls, I want to know what type of house you would most like to live in. Source and Source
What's Your Favorite Style of Residential Architecture of 2008?
Your Favorite Style of Residential Architecture
In our Best of 2007 polls, you chose Bungalow as your favorite style of residential architecture. I do love the cozy feel of bungalows, the large square columns, and of course, the affordability. But I have to part ways with you on this one and go with Creole style, which ironically was chosen by only 1 percent of you.
What's Your Favorite Style of Residential Architecture?
I love the wrought iron balconies of New Orleans' Creole townhouses, the bright colors of Victorian "Painted Ladies," the cozy feel of bungalows, the open floor plans of mid-century modern homes, and the regal columns of Greek revival style. If it were up to me, my home would be a melting pot of many architectural styles. (Although that would probably look pretty kooky.) As part of our Best of 2007 polls, I want to know what type of house would you most like to live in.
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