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Contemporary Style homes are modern-era houses and became popular in the 1960's and 1970's. |
Contemporary Style homes are modern-era houses and became popular in the 1960's and 1970's. |
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| − | The style tends to include large plate glass windows, metal or concrete. |
+ | The style tends to include large plate [[glass]] windows, metal or [[concrete]]. Some may have a more "natural" look using wood or stone to fit into surroundings. The shapes are often geometric (pyramid, block or round) in ways that would not have been possible with previous building techniques. They tend to be asymmetric. Large windows and [[sliding glass door]]s allowing for much natural lighting and a "clean" smooth look for both the shape of the home and the landscaping are common. A "flow" between the inside and outside as well as an internal flow is facilitated by large doorways and [[open plan]] internal spaces. |
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| + | In contrast to the "natural" materials that are often used, are the "industrial" materials and style components, such as [[stainless steel]] and very smooth, unadorned or [[minimalist]] look. "[[Modern]]" furnishings fit well with this style. |
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==Styles== |
==Styles== |
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Other home styles: |
Other home styles: |
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| − | * [[Colonial style|Colonial]] |
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| − | * [[Cottage]] |
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| − | * [[Craftsman style|Craftsman]] |
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| − | * [[Ranch style|Ranch]] |
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| − | * [[Split level style|Split Level]] |
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| − | * [[Victorian style|Victorian]] |
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| − | * [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] |
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| − | [[File:Contemporary_Anchorage_house_on_the_bluff,_their_view_includes_Sleeping_Lady_and_Mt._Denali_(what_Americans_call_Mt._McKinley)_Alaska,_USA.jpg|thumb|left|Contemporary Anchorage house, curved fence and roof]] |
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| + | [[File:Contemporary Anchorage house on the bluff, their view includes Sleeping Lady and Mt. Denali (what Americans call Mt. McKinley) Alaska, USA.jpg|thumb|left|Contemporary Anchorage house, curved fence and roof]] |
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==Related== |
==Related== |
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* [[House]] |
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* [[Decorating]] |
* [[Decorating]] |
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* [[Style]] |
* [[Style]] |
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| + | * realtor.com on [http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/home-styles/contemporary.aspx The Contemporary House: Light, Bright and Open]: 1965-Present by Steven Marsh |
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| + | * globalpost on [http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/contemporary-house-characteristics-27530.html Contemporary House Characteristics] by Ann Hudson, Demand Media |
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| + | * [http://www.thehousedesigners.com/contemporary-house-plans/ Contemporary House Plans] from The House Designers |
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| + | * [http://www.dfdhouseplans.com/plans/contemporary_house_plans/ About Contemporary Style House Plans] at [http://www.dfdhouseplans.com/ Direct from the Designers] |
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[[Category:Structures]] |
[[Category:Structures]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:13, 14 August 2019
Westcoast Contemporary - big plate glass windows, wooden exterior, triangular with wrap around upper floor deck
Contemporary Style homes are modern-era houses and became popular in the 1960's and 1970's.
The style tends to include large plate glass windows, metal or concrete. Some may have a more "natural" look using wood or stone to fit into surroundings. The shapes are often geometric (pyramid, block or round) in ways that would not have been possible with previous building techniques. They tend to be asymmetric. Large windows and sliding glass doors allowing for much natural lighting and a "clean" smooth look for both the shape of the home and the landscaping are common. A "flow" between the inside and outside as well as an internal flow is facilitated by large doorways and open plan internal spaces.
In contrast to the "natural" materials that are often used, are the "industrial" materials and style components, such as stainless steel and very smooth, unadorned or minimalist look. "Modern" furnishings fit well with this style.
Styles
Other home styles:
| Home Styles |
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| Art deco, Colonial, Contemporary, Cottage, Craftsman, Gothic, Ranch, Split Level, Townhouse, Victorian |
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Contemporary Anchorage house, curved fence and roof
Related
External sites
- realtor.com on The Contemporary House: Light, Bright and Open: 1965-Present by Steven Marsh
- globalpost on Contemporary House Characteristics by Ann Hudson, Demand Media
- Contemporary House Plans from The House Designers
- About Contemporary Style House Plans at Direct from the Designers