Arts and Crafts Architecture By : Brooke Adams

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Arts and Crafts ArchitectureBy Brooke Adams
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Findings

• A. The decades in which these homes were first
  used were in the 19th century, but were most
  commonly used in the U.S. In the 20th century.
• B. The typical number of stories is two.
• C. Elements in the building materials most
  commonly include stone, brick, slate and wood.
• D. Distinctive features Outdoor a low pitched
  roof with wide, enclosed eave overhang, roof
  rafters that are usually exposed, decorative
  beams, porch support bases extending to the
  ground, and a squared inward slanting porch
  support. Indoor Built in natural
  materials, built in furniture and light fixtures,
  a fire place, and an open floor plan.
• E. Purpose of structure is to bring people away
  from brutal working conditions into a skilled,
  creative, welcoming area. Location is nearly
  anywhere, because the home is designed to fit the
  environment.
• E continued... line very straight, many
  horizontal and vertical lines, and angles. Color-
  the older homes were bland and gray, the newer
  ones have brighter colors which are cool yet
  warming. Texture much of it is rough like stone
  and brick. Rhythm not exact symmetry but not to
  organic. Balance The entire house is designed
  the same, balancing its features. Proportion and
  size very open spaced and well proportioned,
  made for residential purposes or small
  businesses.

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Findings Continued

• F. Toledo, Ohio

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Findings Continued

• G. The style is structured for residential
  purposes or even a small business, architects
  that may have used it includes English reformer
  William Morris, who began the movement to revive
  handicrafts.
• H. Location can be anywhere because the style
  always tends to match up with the environment,
  but are usually found in the suburbs.
• CONCLUSION
• 1. The culture of the people reflects the style,
  because it shows how the movement changed those
  of plain boring homes into creative warming homes
  with style.
• 2. The advantages are the space, warmth and
  enjoyment of the home, disadvantages.. probably
  expensive.

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References

• Brown P.L. (n.d) 2010, William. Craftsman
  Perspective A Visual Guide to Arts and Crafts
  Architecture,Http//www.frontdoor.com/buy/arts-and
  -crafts-architecture/1045
• The Greene,(n.d) 2011, Schultz. Craftsman
  Perspective A Visual Guide to Arts and Crafts
  Architecture,Http//www.oldhouses.com/styleguide/a
  rts-and-crafts-houses.htm
• Http//lookuparchitecture.com/historyArtsandCrafts
  .htm