This 20 unit apartment complex is layed out in two rows facing each other with a north-south lane down the middle. This way sunshine permeates the entire complex and allows for lovely gardens in front of every unit. It seems like a very sociable design with all the front porches lined up facing each other. It would be even better if they could eliminate regular vehicular traffic down the lane and provide access to the parking lot at the end from the other side. At least the cars are out of sight. I suppose privacy might be an issue at times with all of your neighbors easily able to see who comes and goes…but this is also a good safety feature.
Posts Tagged ‘historical styles’
Neighborly Apartments in Berkeley with a Long North-South Garden between
Posted in Found Objects, tagged Berkeley, garden, historical styles, landscape, passive solar, small buildings on September 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The Detroit Boat Club
Posted in Found Objects, tagged buildings on the water, Detroit, historical styles, yacht clubs on June 15, 2011| 1 Comment »
The oldest Boating Club in North America is on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. It sits empty, needing 20 million dollars in repairs.
Turn of the Century Dining Room Trim Details in Berkeley California
Posted in Found Objects, tagged Berkeley, ceiling details, craftsman, historical styles, picture molding, square profiles, trim, wainscoting, wainscotting on April 17, 2011| 2 Comments »
Simple and sturdy wainscoting and a modern stepped ceiling detail is timeless in this Berkeley home. The stripe of picture molding elegantly breaks the painted wall.
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