I was sorting through some pictures I took of exterior architectural details and I thought these two were amusing. I’m not sure these need any comment, but feel free to offer your opinions.
Posts Tagged ‘details’
Strange Details for July
Posted in Found Objects, tagged Albany, columns, corbels, curiosities, details, east bay, historical styles, houses, humor, wood on July 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Cabin in Oakland thought to be by Julia Morgan
Posted in Found Objects, tagged details, historical styles, Julia Morgan, lighting, lighting design, tile, whimsy on June 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »
A while back I visited this cute little cottage in Oakland. The couple living there had been told by the landlord that it was designed by Julia Morgan. I couldn’t find any proof of this, so I delayed publishing my photos in hopes that I could find the proof. Now I just want to share some of the pictures regardless of who designed it.
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- looking down from the hallway overlook to the living room
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- Before 3-way switches! (upper hallway light is switched by a pull cord that goes through the floor ) The wall studs also protrude through the floor in a crafty detail.
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- Close-up of light with “3-way switch”
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- stairs with one tread protruding to become a shelf. You can also see one of the wall studs protruding between the floor joists
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- assorted tile floor
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- from the upstairs deck
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- Unique stair attached to back of victorian house
Whimsical Coat Hooks
Posted in Found Objects, tagged accessories, bronze, details, metal, whimsy on March 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
These coat hooks remind me of antlers and organic growths. You can get them in a variety of nice patinas. They are sand cast in Idaho by Sun Valley Bronze.
Late Century Artisan Trim Detail, Birmingham, Michigan
Posted in Found Objects, tagged details, Detroit, John Mueller, painted wood, trim on April 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »
John Mueller, University of Detroit Architecture Professor, was the craftsman for this elegant junction of painted trim and wood post.
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