what style is your home?
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WHAT STYLE IS YOUR
HOME?
Australian residential architectural styles guide
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
QUEENSLANDER
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
Technically a 'type' and not a 'style' of architecture found in Queensland and
northern New South Wales that was designed with the subtropical climate in
mind. Queenslanders are typically of timber construction, on stumps and can be
low or hight-set. They have one or more verandah spaces and a pitched,
corrugated metal roof. Queenslanders can incorporate many of the following
different styles.
WORKER'S COTTAGE
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
There's so much history and character in the humble Worker's cottage.
Gabled with typically a square configuration, it shares characteristics with
the traditional Queenslander, such as being made of timber, on
stumps, and often with a verandah.
VICTORIAN
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
Named after the period during which Queen Victoria reigned, Victorian homes
cover a range of styles typically found in Australia’s older areas. They are
characterised by symmetrical layouts, rendered or stucco facades, verandahs or
balastrades made of cast-iron lacework, and corrugated iron roofs. During this
time bullnose verandahs were introduced and often this style was found on
terraced houses.
FEDERATION
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
Federation homes are Australia’s version of the English Edwardian home.
They are freestanding, with gardens, and made of red brick with
asymmetrical, multifaceted roofs (made of terracotta). Characterised by
painted decorative timber features, tall chimneys and fretwork. They often
depicted a Tudor type look and featured Australian motifs such as the Rising
Sun or kangaroos.
CALIFORNIAN BUNGALOW
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
The Californian Bungalow (yes, from California) are characterised by the
columns holding up the front verandah. They are freestanding and
solid (generally built with brick and to a lesser extent weatherboard) with
a low pitched tiled roof and overhanging eaves. Stone, brick and timber
were used, originally in dark colours.
ART DECO
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
The Art Deco style is a distinctive one. Characterised by straight
lines, geometric patterns and curves. The style potrayed a heavy and
solid aesthetic, integrating brickwork with elements of wood, chrome
and steel.
POST WAR
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
The post-war era led to a variety of more austere homes such as the
double brick cottage, the fibro home, the waterfall style with curved
brickwork, and in the later years the triple fronted brick home. These
simple styles allowed for standardised construction and developers
quickly set about populating the suburbs with these homes.
MODERNIST
V A N T A G E P O I N T R O O F I N G
Modernist homes stripped back all the decorative elements of
preceding architectural styles. Streamlined and sleek they are often
characterised by skillion roofs, the use of concrete, large glass panels
and open plan living.
Sources:
Image Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_residential_architectural_styles
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queenslander_(architecture)
http://www.househistories.org/research-the-history-of-your-house
http://www.realestate.com.au/lifestyle/architectural-style/
https://advice.realestateview.com.au/buying/australian-architecture-styles/
https://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/26846438/list/roots-of-style-how-did-your-australian-home-
get-its-look
1 http://traditionalqueenslanders.com.au/queenslander.php
2 http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2015/11/1/modern-take-on-an-old-workers-cottage.html
3 https://www.servicecentral.com.au/article/what-does-an-australian-house-really-look-like/
4 https://au.pinterest.com/pin/414471971940410081/
5 http://www.realestate.com.au/news/how-wwi-changed-the-australian-property-landscape/
6 https://www.flickr.com/photos/41373876@N07/5726274618/in/pool-modernist-houses/
7 http://www.amrilio.com/types-of-australian-residential-architecture-styles/
8 http://materialicious.com/2015/05/stunning-australian-home-drawing-nature-in-by-canny-
architecture.html