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Interesting roof

13 years ago

Know you couldn't do thatched but it looks odd if you know anything about South African Cape Dutch houses, whose roofs are invariably dark brown

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2x6oc
11 years ago
But the variegated red is so cheerful against the black; I'm glad they broke the rules. That's what keeps architecture evolving and exciting, don't you think?
petronellaroth
7 years ago
It detracts from the serenity of design to have a roof that is not of a piece with the dark doors and windows. This looks a bit like Hansel and Gretel's cottage in the woods. It lacks gravitas. Not a favourite.

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