Craftsman, at the same time motley

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Yellow-brown Craftsman style house facade with characteristic open porch

#7687. Yellow-brown Craftsman style house facade with characteristic open porch

This is a beautiful example of Craftsman style architecture (Arts and Crafts), prevalent in North America in the early 20th century. The two-story house features the characteristic sloping roof with wide overhanging eaves and exposed decorative brackets supporting the overhangs. The second floor is clad in textured stucco in a warm yellow hue with brown wooden elements creating an expressive contrast.

The facade of the first floor is made of sandy-colored brick masonry, which adds substantiality and textural variety to the house. Particularly noteworthy is the porch with massive brick columns supporting a gabled canopy with wide wooden beams and decorative brackets. The house number "1919" is displayed above the entrance.

The window openings are typical of the Craftsman style — with multi-paned upper sections and larger lower sections. Especially prominent is the frontal bay window on the second floor with a triple window arrangement, creating an architectural focal point and adding depth to the facade. The color palette of the facade is harmonious and authentic to this style — a combination of yellow, brown, and terracotta shades creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Overall, this is an excellently preserved example of Craftsman style residential architecture, demonstrating the characteristic principles of this movement: use of natural materials, attention to handcrafted details, emphasized structural elements, and harmonious integration with the natural surroundings.

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