Ed Terran asked: When it comes to architecture and decorating there is one style that cannot be beat for the beauty that is inherent in the quality of it, that would be the Victorian era works. This is one of the most popular styles of decorating for the sake of having the classic look.Marked by [...]
JumpHigher asked: Dubai, the land of extraordinary architectural developments, breathtaking designs and luxury, is once again back with a piece of artistic mastery. Dubai takes urban architecture to new heights.In the first half of the twentieth century, buildings such as the Woolworth, Chrysler and Empire State both amazed and served some economic function. Each in [...]
Lee Keadle asked: Few cities in the country have a style of house all their own. The Chicago bungalow and the Cape Cod are two styles that come to mind for having specific architecture associated with the area. In Charleston, SC, you’ll find what’s called the Charleston single. This is a single family house that [...]
JumpHigher asked: Dubai has become an international hotspot for property and the reason behind this is the high rising and architecturally brilliant developments like the ones listed below.Westside @ Lincoln Park:Brilliant low-rise architectures with the great blue sky as backdrop, best describes Lincoln Park. Offering true value for money, Lincoln Park is a mixed-use development [...]
Mike Magner asked: Saltbox homes can convey years of American colonial history in a single glance. With distinctive high pitched asymmetrical roofs, and flat, unadorned exteriors, these homes show how people lived in the nation’s earliest days, between the early 16th and late 17th centuries, adjusting their homes as needed to make things easier. Because [...]
Dane asked: Central Austin is filled with pre-war homes commonly referred to as bungalows, and are sought after by many for their charm, coziness and attention to detail.The word “bungalow” comes from the Indian word “bangla”, which used to refer to homes built in a Bengal style. “Bangla” were cottages with low roofs and large [...]
Richard Soto asked: National-style homes are common across the nation, but not always easy to identify. That’s because they tend to mix several pre-Victorian era building styles, as well as Native American building traditions. The result is a surprisingly simple and elegant architectural form that’s great for building attractive, affordable homes, and has just enough [...]
Leaftech asked: If you are out looking for a new home, or just interested in architecture in general, you may have come across the term Queen Anne Style house. These house styles are particularly found in neighborhoods in North America with a long history, usually started on large pieces of property that include sprawling yards. [...]
