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The Modernist style of architecture is characterized by simplicity and geometric forms. Practicality and function play a predominant role in this style of design. Modernist design promotes simplicity, clean lines and innovation. Modernist architecture is popular today and plays a major role in contemporary architecture.
A Huf Haus is a style of modernist architecture, designed and built in a factory. It can be regarded as a superior prefab / modular home. This style has direct links to the Bauhaus, with an open plan layout, supplied with ample natural light, through a unique design of roof.
The cottage house style is traditional, radiating warmth and charm, as seen in idealised countryside cottages.
The style is characterised by thatched roofs, wall plants / Ivy, country gardens and shuttered windows.
Images of this style of house are seen on country post cards, jigsaws and biscuit tins.
Living in the country is associated with the cottage style house.
Gothic Revival architectural style is inspired by medieval design.
The Gothic Revival movement emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries and includes features such as elegance, pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, stain glass windows, gothic imagery such as gargoyles, ornate aesthetics, rain water spouts, elaborate stone carvings, biblical scenes, stone carvings. The decoration and detail usually serves a function, such as the gargoyles divert rain water away from the building.
Barn-style houses are inspired by traditional agricultural buildings, in particular barns. This produces a recognisable rustic architectural design.
The features include large scale windows, which allow natural light to dominate the interior. Exposed original timbers exude the original architecture of traditional barns.
Barn houses are designed to ‘connect’ with their rural surroundings and have open plan layouts. They are often barn conversions.
Georgian houses were built during the 18th and 19th centuries in England, during the reigns of George I, George II, George III, and George IV.
They are characterised by symmetry and balance in the positioning of windows and doors. They are usually constructed from brick and have sash windows and ornamental features. The style emphasises period, architectural elegance.
The rooms boast high detailed ceilings and ornate light fittings, creating a sense of grandeur.
The Tudor architectural style developed from medieval architecture, during the Tudor period in England and Wales (1485–1603).
Tudor-style homes often display white exteriors divided with black half-timbering. A typical Tudor House will have high chimneys and a steep tiled roof. Small multi-paned oriel windows are a distinctive feature.
An Arts and Crafts-style house combines craftsmanship, simplicity, and traditional aesthetics.
The roof tends to be low pitched or gently sloping, with broad eaves, extenuating the design.
A porch acts as a central, welcoming focus, drawing in the visitor.
This style displays craftsmanship and a level of detail to the exterior. The style usually evokes a feeling of nostalgia, based on countryside living and times gone by.
A modular home is constructed in a factory, transported to its location and assembled on prepared foundations.
They are constructed in sections or modules, that are pieced together to form an entire living space. The design allows for a measure of customisation / individuality by the customer.
They are generally faster to build and cheaper than traditional homes.
A town house, is a type of terraced housing, with dwellings on either side, sharing connecting walls. They are built in rows and have multiple floors including a basement. This maximises the available ground space / the size of plot. They are characterised by a small front garden and a back yard.
Town house are found in cities and towns. Many Victorian town houses are sought by developers, aiming to modernise and divide into ‘expensive’ flats.
Today, smaller town houses are advertised as ‘affordable’ homes.
