Home extensions all types, sizes, flavours, and dollars. These home improvements can be an important step in the task of improving and enjoying your new home. ONE QUESTION. We have been asked the question: “Do you only work on period homes?” The answer is actually, “No,” because we are interested in home extensions, renovations, and …
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VICTORIAN ITALIANATE
VICTORIAN ITALIANATE (1840 – 1890) We speak your language. 我们说中文 VICTORIAN ITALIANATE (1840 – 1890) This is part of the Late Victorian Era, and there is no doubt that this style created a real “stand-out” home. ‘ There can be no argument. You can see for yourself. Let’s take a look at an Italianate home …
HERITAGE HOMES
Heritage Homes – 我们说中文 VICTORIAN STYLE. Victorian Architecture is said to be an “Umbrella Term.” It certainly does something for heritage homes. A number of different styles arose in the mid to late 19th century. These heritage homes were built during the long reign of Queen Victoria. The style, particularly in the early times, shows simplicity, elegance, and …
THE PERIOD HOMES
The Period Homes. 我们说中文 The period homes concept is an idea that can be seen to be extremely complicated; it is a difficult subject to discuss. Continuing from before: THE MID VICTORIAN ERA. 1860-1875. DRAWING OF TYPICAL MID-VICTORIAN HOME PHOTOGRAPH OF MID VICTORIAN HOME. Key features VICTORIAN include: 1. Facade – is often stucco (meaning …
HERITAGE BUILDINGS.
Heritage Buildings – 我们说中文 HERITAGE BUILDINGS – VICTORIAN STYLE. THE COLONIAL GEORGIAN STYLE.1788-1840. This is the Old Colonial Inn in Portland. You see the simple, plain style of the Georgian building. This is Classic Heritage Buildings at its best. Here is a photograph of an Early Victorian Period Building. Symmetrical facade. Exposed stone. Medium pitch roof. …
HERITAGE HOME
Heritage Home. The “Colonial Homes” Heritage. Heritage home or Period home. 我们说中文 Heritage Home. The “Colonial Homes” Heritage. THE COLONIAL PERIOD: A TIME OF MEN ON HORSES. THE HERITAGE HOME. AND MUCH MORE SQUATTER’S MAP DISTRICT OF VICTORIA WE SEE SIMPLE HOMES. THE BEAUTY LIES IN THE SIMPLICITY LONSDALE HOUSE 1854. FOLLOWS: Sketch of the …