Can anyone help me in identifying this type of architecture? Any suggestions to freshen it up? Roof can be any color, brick can be painted and gutter color changed as well. Thanks much!
Donna Sink
Jan 5, 16 1:41 pm
A Palin family baby birth conspiracy theory and a "what style is this?" thread both on one day? 2016 is turning out to be fantastic!!!!
curtkram
Jan 5, 16 1:52 pm
my guess is it's ranch style. maybe a split-level.
don't paint brick. that's just wrong.
Zbig
Jan 5, 16 2:16 pm
Modified Hansel and Gretel Cottage style? Storybook style?
anonitect
Jan 5, 16 2:19 pm
Actually, painted brick can be pretty nice. Obviously, it isn't a step to be taken lightly, but there's certainly a precedent for it.
Architects thinking that painted brick is "just wrong" stems from a combination of modernist "materials need to be pure and show their true nature" bullshit mixed up with confusion about conservation - there are tons of painted brick buildings that have lasted 150+ years - as long as you don't sandblast the paint off of them, no problem.
Donna Sink
Jan 5, 16 2:40 pm
modernist "materials need to be pure and show their true nature" bullshit But anon, within Modernist dogma that's not bullshit at all, it's a sacrament.
Now the OP's house definitely isn't Modern, so she needn't be worried about hewing to Modernist dogma. She only needs to worry about all the other problems that come along with using contemporary coating materials on old brick.
Non Sequitur
Jan 5, 16 2:45 pm
17% battery life?
OP likes to live dangerously.
curtkram
Jan 5, 16 2:50 pm
i don't think the OP's house is 150 years old either, so confused conservation isn't really a part of the discussion either is it?
StarchitectAlpha
Jan 5, 16 3:13 pm
Wasn't there a thread where everyone was ranting about giving away free work yesterday?
Miles Jaffe
Jan 5, 16 3:26 pm
That's an early Gehry, don't change anything.
senjohnblutarsky
Jan 5, 16 3:27 pm
I wouldn't sweat it. Nothing of value has been given away.
Except for the whole not painting brick thing. Brick should breathe.
anonitect
Jan 5, 16 3:34 pm
Curtram - My comment about confused conservation was in response to your assertion that painting brick is "just wrong." There is a long history of people painting bricks without causing any damage, in a way that often looks really good.
Why is it "just wrong?"
curtkram
Jan 5, 16 3:41 pm
because brick and mortar are porous. if you paint over them, they will ultimately behave different.
if a brick wall has been painted for 100 years, leave it painted. if it hasn't been painted for 100 years, leave it unpainted. if you know it works, why would you want to change it?
chigurh
Jan 5, 16 3:44 pm
toy story bonnie house style
anonitect
Jan 5, 16 3:58 pm
Curt- If you paint brick, it won't "ultimately" behave differently, it will just go ahead and behave differently right away, but not in a way that will be detrimental to the longevity of the wall.
I'm not necessarily advocating for more painted brick, it's just that sweeping, dogmatic statements like "that's just wrong" bug me.
Zaina
Jan 5, 16 3:58 pm
the brick looks beautiful, why would you want to paint it? just work on the landscape around the house and it'll look great...
Donna Sink
Jan 5, 16 4:13 pm
But if a porous wall has been breathing for 100 years then suddenly it can't breathe out one side (which is why I said "contemporary coatings" above; paint isn't really specific enough these days) it's going to be a change for the worst in pretty much every situation.
Done properly, with the input of an expert - for example, an architect! Take note, OP! LOL - a painted wall can be fine.
3tk
Jan 5, 16 4:31 pm
looks like some kind of 'cottage' - but nothing distinct.
knock knock
Jan 5, 16 5:50 pm
That house is good for an amateur porn photo shoot with a cheap webcam.
Volunteer
Jan 5, 16 6:04 pm
The roof line over the door and the eyebrow windows look French while the gambrel roof looks Dutch or German. Sometimes these elements were combined in the Texas Hill Country houses, an area that was originally settled by people from Alsace Lorraine. Where is it?
situationist
Jan 5, 16 8:03 pm
Any suggestions to freshen it up?
Well... I know lawn ornaments are making a huge comeback.
get a few dozen of them - try to keep to a theme - but definitely get a couple that are wind activated to bring in some kinetic interest. Placement matters - make sure a few are easily observable from the street - but also allow a more vibrant scene to unfold as one moves toward the entrance. I'd keep a similar theme with the interior decor to provide some continuity.
Also - I know that many potential home buyers these days are attracted to the presence of cats, so make sure there are at least 4 or 5 of them roaming around.
shellarchitect
Jan 5, 16 8:48 pm
Nee roof, Paint siding, new landscaping, leave brick alone, that's all you need to do
archiwutm8
Jan 6, 16 3:39 am
Why would you screenshot a photograph? O__o
House looks fine doesn't need to be painted.
Non Sequitur
Jan 6, 16 7:22 am
ooohh, discussions about painting brick is a great way to start the day at 7am...
Depending on the climate and HVAC conditions, people who incorrectly paint over brick walls usually end up finding the bricks spewed across the sidewalk shortly afterwards. At least that a very common outcome in my region. I've known of more than a few sidewalk cafes get crushed by crumbling masonry which was improperly treated.
There are permeable paints and primers available the maintain desired levels of breath-ability however, one must be aware of them.
Now, back to the house style. I think it needs one of those great classic little black boy fishing statues. It'll really classy up the place.
Can anyone help me in identifying this type of architecture? Any suggestions to freshen it up? Roof can be any color, brick can be painted and gutter color changed as well. Thanks much!
A Palin family baby birth conspiracy theory and a "what style is this?" thread both on one day? 2016 is turning out to be fantastic!!!!
my guess is it's ranch style. maybe a split-level.
don't paint brick. that's just wrong.
Modified Hansel and Gretel Cottage style? Storybook style?
Actually, painted brick can be pretty nice. Obviously, it isn't a step to be taken lightly, but there's certainly a precedent for it.
Architects thinking that painted brick is "just wrong" stems from a combination of modernist "materials need to be pure and show their true nature" bullshit mixed up with confusion about conservation - there are tons of painted brick buildings that have lasted 150+ years - as long as you don't sandblast the paint off of them, no problem.
modernist "materials need to be pure and show their true nature" bullshit But anon, within Modernist dogma that's not bullshit at all, it's a sacrament.
Now the OP's house definitely isn't Modern, so she needn't be worried about hewing to Modernist dogma. She only needs to worry about all the other problems that come along with using contemporary coating materials on old brick.
17% battery life?
OP likes to live dangerously.
i don't think the OP's house is 150 years old either, so confused conservation isn't really a part of the discussion either is it?
Wasn't there a thread where everyone was ranting about giving away free work yesterday?
That's an early Gehry, don't change anything.
I wouldn't sweat it. Nothing of value has been given away.
Except for the whole not painting brick thing. Brick should breathe.
Curtram - My comment about confused conservation was in response to your assertion that painting brick is "just wrong." There is a long history of people painting bricks without causing any damage, in a way that often looks really good.
Why is it "just wrong?"
because brick and mortar are porous. if you paint over them, they will ultimately behave different.
if a brick wall has been painted for 100 years, leave it painted. if it hasn't been painted for 100 years, leave it unpainted. if you know it works, why would you want to change it?
toy story bonnie house style
Curt- If you paint brick, it won't "ultimately" behave differently, it will just go ahead and behave differently right away, but not in a way that will be detrimental to the longevity of the wall.
I'm not necessarily advocating for more painted brick, it's just that sweeping, dogmatic statements like "that's just wrong" bug me.
the brick looks beautiful, why would you want to paint it? just work on the landscape around the house and it'll look great...
But if a porous wall has been breathing for 100 years then suddenly it can't breathe out one side (which is why I said "contemporary coatings" above; paint isn't really specific enough these days) it's going to be a change for the worst in pretty much every situation.
Done properly, with the input of an expert - for example, an architect! Take note, OP! LOL - a painted wall can be fine.
looks like some kind of 'cottage' - but nothing distinct.
That house is good for an amateur porn photo shoot with a cheap webcam.
The roof line over the door and the eyebrow windows look French while the gambrel roof looks Dutch or German. Sometimes these elements were combined in the Texas Hill Country houses, an area that was originally settled by people from Alsace Lorraine. Where is it?
Any suggestions to freshen it up?
Well... I know lawn ornaments are making a huge comeback.
get a few dozen of them - try to keep to a theme - but definitely get a couple that are wind activated to bring in some kinetic interest. Placement matters - make sure a few are easily observable from the street - but also allow a more vibrant scene to unfold as one moves toward the entrance. I'd keep a similar theme with the interior decor to provide some continuity.
Also - I know that many potential home buyers these days are attracted to the presence of cats, so make sure there are at least 4 or 5 of them roaming around.
Nee roof, Paint siding, new landscaping, leave brick alone, that's all you need to do
Why would you screenshot a photograph? O__o
House looks fine doesn't need to be painted.
ooohh, discussions about painting brick is a great way to start the day at 7am...
Depending on the climate and HVAC conditions, people who incorrectly paint over brick walls usually end up finding the bricks spewed across the sidewalk shortly afterwards. At least that a very common outcome in my region. I've known of more than a few sidewalk cafes get crushed by crumbling masonry which was improperly treated.
There are permeable paints and primers available the maintain desired levels of breath-ability however, one must be aware of them.
Now, back to the house style. I think it needs one of those great classic little black boy fishing statues. It'll really classy up the place.