Design History

Art Deco- The architectural exterior design shows movement in the lines which include the entry way door, the steps are in three and parallel to each other.

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Art Nouveau- The elements in the stairwell strike a familiar inspiration to art nouveau. For example the floral design and the iron work come together to express the design period.

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Victorian- The furniture in the room for example, shows the tufting in the sofa and the chair in the corner.

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Neoclassical- The design in the chair is an example of the the Sheraton chair backs; the rectangular backs as well as small curvatures.

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Rococo- The dresser has details on top that has shells motifs as well as a floral design.

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English Renaissance- The architectural design element in the fireplace is inspired by the Tudor style fire mantels.

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Gothic- The architectural designate windows is inspired by lancet windows in the gothic period in ways like the pointed arch.

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Rome- An example of capital called Tuscan is shown in the columns. The details are simple in comparison to other capitals.

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Greece- The tile work in the bathroom is geometric in design and has architectural elements called fretwork.

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Egypt The stools have a design feature that mirrors the x-stool shown in the lecture.

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