Styles architecturaux des maisons neuves.

Les définitions des styles architecturaux peuvent varier énormément jusqu'à ce que plusieurs professionnels différents fournissent des réponses complètement différentes. Nous avons essayé d'être aussi précis que possible et comprenons que certains peuvent techniquement ne pas être d'accord pour une raison quelconque avec certaines des définitions. Cependant, we feel that the need to standardize will ultimately provide improve search result accuracy for everyone.

Art Déco

Le 1925 ‘Paris Exhibition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs’ launched the Art Deco style as we know it, echoing the ‘Industrial/Machine Age; with it’s geometric decorative elements and a vertically oriented designs. This distinct urban style was never widely used in residential buildings, holding a preference with architects for use in public and commercial buildings.

Vertical emphasis was garnered through towers and similar projections which enhanced the roof lines and popularized in 1930’s Hollywood movies. These flat roofs, which sit atop the smooth walls of stucco and the metal window casements, epitomize the decoration of Art Deco homes.

The 1940’s swathe evolution of ‘Art Moderne’ and the curved feature corners and the large glass block windows which project a ship-like appearance of sweeping lines.

Beach

Beach homes in Florida are often built on stilts, élever la surface habitable de plusieurs pieds au-dessus du sol. L'espace ouvert créé sous la propriété est généralement utilisé pour le stockage et le stationnement. Ceux-ci sont fréquemment trouvés sur les îles-barrières, dans les Florida Keys et dans d'autres zones de faible altitude qui sont vulnérables aux inondations. Beaucoup de ce style de maisons de plage ont des terrasses ou des vérandas qui sont couvertes par le toit et les pignons en surplomb. Les maisons de plage offrent généralement un ou deux étages de surface habitable.

Bungalow

Les bungalows sont généralement des maisons à un étage, occasionnellement avec un demi-niveau et détaché avec leurs propres cours privées. Originaire de l'Inde en tant que foyer bengali, ces maisons fonctionnelles ont été un pilier des architectes du monde entier pour la dernière 50-60 années en raison de leur caractère pratique en tant que maisons familiales. Dans les climats plus chauds comme la Floride et les États du sud, les grandes vérandas étaient autrefois très populaires car elles offraient un espace extérieur supplémentaire couvert par des toits en surplomb.

Cape Cod
Originaire de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, Les maisons de Cape Cod tombent dans 3 catégories (moitié, three-quarters and full cape). Characterized by a low, broad frame with steep, pitched gables, the Cape Cod was designed to protect against the harsh winters of the northeast. Large chimneys took centre stage in the home so as to provide sufficient heating to all areas of the home. Symmetry is the other keystone to Cape Cod homes and although designs have changed through the years it is not too difficult to spot. Probably the most well-known feature of Cape Cod homes is the interior design. Boasting wooden floors, white and blue color schemes the Cape Cod (New England style in the UK) offer a comfortable and functional year round design

Caribbean – See Conch/Key West

Colonial

American Colonial Architecture is a combination of a variety of styles including First Period English, French Colonial, Spanish Colonial, Dutch Colonial and Georgian.

Wood, pierre, brick or an amalgamation of all three can be found dependent on the area of the country you are in. De nombreuses maisons coloniales présentent des pignons raides avec de grandes cheminées sur le côté en briques et des fenêtres en verre au plomb qui font face au sud-est pour attraper le soleil du matin

Colonial Revival

Colonial Revival (aussi néo-colonial, Renaissance géorgienne ou néo-géorgienne) l'architecture était un style architectural qui comprenait la conception de jardins et la décoration d'intérieur, aux États-Unis qui cherchait à faire écho à des éléments de l'architecture géorgienne à l'époque de la guerre d'Indépendance.

Typiquement, ces maisons à deux étages disposent d'un faîtage parallèle à la rue, an accented doorway and symmetrically spaced windows on either side. Side porches and sunrooms were popular additions as were multiple columned porches with fan lights and sidelights.

Conque / Key West

Conch Homes otherwise known as Key West style homes were originally constructed by Bahamian immigrants, who were known as Conches. These Bahamians had vast experience in boat building and they used these same skills to create wooden homes which were supported on sets of posts or piers. Ces maisons surélevées ont bénéficié de l'air qui circulait sous les maisons et des brises de mer qui ont balayé la maison, fournir un refroidissement naturel pendant les mois d'été chauds et humides.

De larges porches supplémentaires à tous les niveaux sur le devant des maisons étaient des caractéristiques clés, tout comme les bardages horizontaux, fenêtres à guillotine à double guillotine pignons bas et toits en croupe. À l'origine, les toits étaient en bardeaux, bien que les toits en métal soient plus courants de nos jours. Des maisons comme celle-ci se trouvent dans les Caraïbes, aux Bahamas et aux Bermudes.

Contemporary
Contemporary designs were created between the 50’s and the 70’s combining bricks, stone and wood into stark minimalistic buildings of clean lines and overtly shaped and often very tall windows. Many of these were single story and flat roofed although there were a number with gables and exposed beams. The style was a challenge to architects looking to contrast this new design with; and at the same time incorporate, landscaping into the overall design.

Les bâtiments contemporains modernes sont incarnés par des murs de verre massifs, finitions en stuc blanc magnifiquement lisse et mobilier intérieur luxueux mais quelque peu austère annonçant les influences scandinaves du style.

Artisan
Le style artisan américain, ou le mouvement américain Arts and Crafts, est un style américain conçu pour afficher le meilleur de l'artisanat des travailleurs qualifiés. Ce mouvement de design et d'art est resté populaire jusque dans les années 1930 et a connu plusieurs renouveaux depuis, each time emphasizing the benefits of custom-made over mass produced.

Craftsman styles project sturdy, well-built homes which echo the opulence of Victorian architecture, together with assorted gables, round or octagonal turrets finished with beautiful natural materials which have been loving turned, polished and hung.

Cour

Courtyard homes are typically detached or semi-detached homes which have enclosed courtyards at the front entry or rear of the building which provide privacy in an open air yet walled areas. Inspired by the Cortijos of Spain and the Quintas of Portugal this style of home offers a refined elegance to a home. A courtyard is a special area of the home which in Southern Europe is often used as a garden area or as a secluded seating area in which to enjoy breakfast or and evening meal when the weather allows.

Farmhouse
Farmhouse styles can seem extremely eclectic and offer up an immense choice of architectural choices. The common denominators are pragmatism and purpose. Farmhouses are homes set within a working environment often located in the center of the land and offering easy access to outbuildings.

Florida Cracker
Florida Cracker style homes are extremely similar to conch homes as they are typically mounted on piers or piles, hence elevating the property in order to take advantage of cool breezes in the summer months and provide storage underneath the property. Windows are positioned at opposite sides of the house and allow for air to circulate freely. Florida Cracker designs often incorporate long roof overhangs which cover wide verandas and deep porches, protecting occupants from the heat of the sun.

French Colonial

As the name suggests French Colonial homes are designed along the lines of homes constructed in the French Colonies, many of which were in South-East Asia which have humid climates. These homes have raised basements which would be the primary living area. Porch roofs were often integrated into the overall roof design which were steep hipped and occasionally with dormer windows. External staircases led up to the full size porches and were major features of the design.
French Country/Provincial

Provincial or French Country homes are brick built with copper or slate detailing. The symmetry of this style is critical and included perfectly balanced windows and chimneys. Des balustrades sur le balcon et les porches complétaient les portes rectangulaires qui étaient placées dans des ouvertures cintrées et des portes-fenêtres avec volets à persiennes complètent le look.

Renaissance grecque

Les maisons de style néo-grec arborent des colonnes en dorique, Conceptions ioniques et ou corinthiennes avec portiques pleine largeur. Stylisé d'après les temples grecs, le style de la maison Greek Revival est impressionnant et délicat. De larges corniches et bandes entourent les fenêtres, portes et garnitures de toit. De nombreux exemples ornés incluent des frises et des architravings, couplé avec des fenêtres latérales étroites de chaque côté de la porte d'entrée et une imposte au-dessus.

Les châssis de fenêtre comportent généralement un vitrage à six panneaux et sont souvent recouverts d'une grille en fer ou en bois façonnée en un motif décoratif.

Méditerranée
Les maisons de style néo-méditerranéen ont été introduites pour la première fois aux États-Unis vers la fin du 19e siècle, devenir populaire dans les années 20 et 30. Le style éclectique a fait évoluer l'architecture de la Renaissance italienne des palais et des villas balnéaires construits à partir du XVIe siècle, and can be seen predominantly in California and Florida. These homes offer multiple stories over rectangular floor plans and feature very large symmetrical façades of stucco detailed with keystones, low pitched tile roofs, window grilles of wrought iron and balconies. Many new estate homes are based on this classical Mediterranean style.

Mission
The Mission style of architecture is extremely reminiscent of Spain’s Cortijo designs which are centered around large walled courtyards and feature long exterior arcades of wide columns and exposed wooden beams. Low pitched roofs covered with clay tiles overhang open areas providing shade and relief in hot climates. Thick arches lead into a multitude of rooms and hallways originally designed for the storage of produce and animals. Clay tile floors and stucco are traditional finishing touches.

Moderne
Modern architecture was introduced in the 1950’s and post-modern two decades later in the 70’s. Both boast formal and functional designs which collide with their surroundings. Post-modern design incorporates a little more whimsy and ornamentation than true modern styles. Strong silhouettes and skylines cut deeply against the sky and the landscaping and can be seen as bold statements by onlookers. The creation of depth using trompe l’oeil techniques incorporate buildings which appear to float on glass walls and trick the eye. Natural light is a huge factor as it is utilized to create continuous movement on the often stark whites and greys of the buildings décor.

NeoClassical

The NeoClassical style offers the reintroduction of classical Rome and Ancient Greece, epitomized by beautiful friezes, sculpture and ornate engravings. Individual tablets or panels of artwork adorn these late-Baroque enthused properties in an attempt to recapture the splendor of the original classics from the 16th century.

Patio
A patio home is an American term for a type of housing, also called a cluster home. The term tends to imply a suburban setting and a unit of several houses attached to each other, typically with shared walls between units, and with exterior maintenance and landscaping provided through an association fee. Not all of these elements are present in all buildings called patio homes, as the term is used somewhat generically by the real estate industry.

The building may actually be a condo when the building’s owner does not own the land, or it may be sold in fee simple. Targeted buyers are primarily those who do not want to be bothered by external maintenance typically associated with home ownership.

Patio homes are usually built with 2, 3 ou 4 homes in a cluster instead of the continuous row of homes common with townhouses. A patio home affords an easy lifestyle – HOA often covers roof replacement, exterior maintenance, landscape maintenance, common area maintenance, and other expenses.

Plantation

Plantation homes are designed after the antebellum (pre-war) plantation homes that prevail in period Hollywood films about the Deep South and were typified in Gone with the Wind. Centered in the heart of the plantation, these vast country homes were reminders of British stately manors. These mansions of the south could be brick built Georgian replicas or intricate wooden frame homes surrounded by wide verandas. Regardless of architectural breeding, Plantation homes were constructed to represent wealth and power and often incorporated imposing pillars or columns at the main entrance onto the porch terrace.

Ranch

Ranch style homes are easily recognized by their close to the ground profile and minimal decoration. Designed with the principle of casual living styles, Ranch homes are a domestic style of the US which defers formality in preference to family life. Long roof lines atop single story buildings which come in a variety of shapes and sizes including L-Shaped, rectangular and U-shaped; with exteriors of brick, wood or siding. Interior ceilings are typically vaulted and can have exposed beams. Large windows and sliding glass doors open onto covered terraces. The majority of new homes being built nowadays in Florida are Ranch style.

Espagnol

Spanish style house styles are predominantly found in the southern states and in particular in Florida in and around Miami. The clay tile roofs help in keeping the house cool during the hot summer months. Homes are usually finished with white or pastel color stucco on the exterior and may include architectural accents such as arched openings and wood beams.

Spanish Colonial

With the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 the Spanish Colonial movement caught the imagination of both Florida and California as an opportunity to express an architectural union with Central and South America business people. These single story homes were similar to the Mission style architecture with their smooth stucco walls; clay tiled roofs, small porches, balcons, decorative iron trims and cast terracotta ornaments. Both interior and exterior courtyards complete the homely feel of these homes.

Split Level
The term split-level simply refers to ‘adjusted’ floor levels inside a home which are accessed by one or two steps. This style adds a little character to modern open-plan styles. Other derivations may include a half level being incorporated into the home design, often with bedrooms or bathrooms in the ‘upper’ level.

Stilt
Stilt homes are modern day versions of the original Conch and Key West homes. These elevated homes are popular in are prone to flooding and on the barrier islands along Florida’s coastlines. Homes benefit from large amounts of storage under the living areas and enjoy the cooling sea breezes through adjacent windows or on the wrap around verandas

Tudor

Tudor style homes have been popular since the 20’s and 30’s in the US. Even today suburbia is still home to this dominating architectural style of bay windows, steeply pitched gables and patterned brickwork.

toscan
Low pitched roofs sat atop stucco exteriors and open floor plans are the highlights of Tuscan design along with a preponderance for outdoor living with courtyards, patios. Homes can be single or multi-story all of which come with more than a smattering of Italian rural elegance.

Victorian

Victorian homes in the US cover a broader range of styles than in the UK as the title suggests a period in history rather than a specific style and includes Second Empire, Queen Anne, Stick, Shingle, Richardsonian, Romanesque amongst others. Beaucoup de ces maisons dans les grandes villes sont des terrasses attenantes, propriétés de trois étages avec des toits en ardoise.