intd 50a architectural styles. thomas jefferson architecture? not the first thing that comes to mind...
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INTD 50A
architectural styles
thomas jefferson
architecture? not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of him
university of virginia
thomas jefferson
yet his contributions as an architect are immeasurable•no architectural schooling available•most plans just taken from books•“gentleman” architects•used monticello as his “laboratory”•also brought us the automatic door, swivel chair and designed the first ever macaroni machine
thomas jefferson
monticello
thomas jefferson
early sketches of monticello
thomas jefferson
governor’s house, virginia
frank lloyd wright—robie house
frank lloyd wright
•american architect•promoted organic architecture & was the leader in the prairie school movement•designed entire environment—from architecture to interiors to stained glass•recognized in 1991 by the American Institute of Architects as "the greatest American architect of all time”
frank lloyd wright—robie house
frank lloyd wright—robie house
frank lloyd wright—robie house
frank lloyd wright—robie house
frank lloyd wright—robie house
frank lloyd wright—robie house
frank lloyd wright—falling water
frank lloyd wright
frank lloyd wright
architectural styles—log cabin
early beginnings—•small•one-story•rectangular•few windows•gable roof•spaces between logs filled with chinking (mud, stones, slates of wood)
architectural styles—log cabin
architectural styles—cape cod
early beginnings—•simple•one-story•central chimney•symmetrical
architectural styles—cape cod
early beginnings—•dormers were added
architectural styles—salt box
early beginnings—
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architectural styles—french
•symmetrical with wings•mansard roof•often has dormers•delicate and dignified
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architectural styles—french colonial
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architectural styles—english tudor
•half-timbering•tudor arch•heavy, masculine furnishings
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architectural styles—tudor revival
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architectural styles—greek revival
•two story portico•supported by greek columns•large triangle pediment•impressive
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architectural styles—greek revival
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architectural styles—georgian
•adapted from english architecture—during the reign of Kings George I, II, III•simple exterior lines—rectangular•dignified appearance•symmetrical•hip roofs•sometimes topped with a flat area and balustrade or railing
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architectural styles—georgian
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architectural styles—georgian colonial
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architectural styles—victorian
•fanciful, lavish detailed ornamentation•buttons, knobs, spindlework, gingerbread
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architectural styles—folk victorian
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architectural styles—spanish
•stucco or plaster•asymmetrical•red tile roof•enclosed patio•arch shaped windowsand doors•wrought iron exterior décor/furniture
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architectural styles—spanish
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architectural styles—spanish colonial
•typically in south and southwest (warm, dry climates)
architectural styles—federal
•designed after the american revolution•box-like shape•symmetrical•at least two stories•flat roof—sometimes surrounded by a balustrade•sometimes small portico•pediment over portico
architectural styles—federal
architectural styles—bungalow
•typically one-story•low-pitched roof•high windows•made of wood or brick
architectural styles—bungalow
architectural styles—prairie
•horizontal lines•flat or hipped roofs•broad overhanging eaves•windows grouped in horizontal bands•integration with the landscape
horizontal lines were thought to evoke and relate to the native prairie landscape
architectural styles—prairie
architectural styles—ranch
•low-pitched, gable style roof•overhanging eaves•one-level•sprawling•more informal—the beginning of the great room?
architectural styles—ranch
architectural styles—contemporary
•designed for today's lifestyles with huge windows and large, open spaces •odd, irregular shape •lack of ornamentation •tall, over-sized windows, some with trapezoid shapes
architectural styles—contemporary
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