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Roots of Style58 Stories

Roots of Style: The 3 Waves of Italian Renaissance
ArchitectureRoots of Style: The 3 Waves of Italian Renaissance
By Steven Randel
The 15th-century study of ancient Rome delivered an important 20th-century style that is seen again today
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Roots of Style: Complex, Romantic Gothic Revival
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Complex, Romantic Gothic Revival
By Steven Randel
With its medieval heritage, Gothic design makes a lasting impression in art and architecture
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Roots of Style: Spanish Colonial
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Spanish Colonial
By Steven Randel
Authentic examples are rare and quickly disappearing, but its widespread influence continues to inspire modern interpretations
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Roots of Style: Mission
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Mission
By Steven Randel
Spanish colonial missions inspired a style of architecture still popular in the United States
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Roots of Style: The Historic Australian Brick House
ArchitectureRoots of Style: The Historic Australian Brick House
By Rebecca Gross
With their mix of old-world charm and modern extensions, Australia’s brick villas and bungalows remain well designed for today’s lifestyles
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Roots of Style: The Segmental Vault Home
ArchitectureRoots of Style: The Segmental Vault Home
By Steven Randel
Distinctive and proud, these houses may be more common than you might first realize
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Aussie Style: Enduring Appeal of the Classic Queenslander Veranda
Roots of StyleAussie Style: Enduring Appeal of the Classic Queenslander Veranda
By Johanna MacMinn
Take a look at the elements that make this iconic Australian veranda the ultimate outdoor room
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Victorian Details Make Their Way in Modern Life
ArchitectureVictorian Details Make Their Way in Modern Life
By Cathy Rebecca
What makes a Victorian house Victorian? Take a tour of the architectural features and decorative details characteristic of the era
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Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts: What’s the Difference?
Roots of StyleArt Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts: What’s the Difference?
By Laura Gaskill
If the zigzag and swirly designs of the past leave your head spinning, these descriptions will straighten you right out
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Roots of Style: Colonial Revivals Span Eras and Forms
Traditional ArchitectureRoots of Style: Colonial Revivals Span Eras and Forms
By Steven Randel
Are the varied influences and configurations to thank for colonial revivals' ongoing popularity? Judge for yourself
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Roots of Style: Italianate Architecture Romances the U.S.
Traditional ArchitectureRoots of Style: Italianate Architecture Romances the U.S.
By Steven Randel
With its towers, cornice details and more, Italianate homes have been enchanting Americans since the 19th-century romantic era
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