Architecture and Design

Influences and Components

Prairie Style: 75%

• Horizontal lines, reminiscent of the native prairie landscape
• Low-pitched roof and wide eaves
• Open floor plan concept

Craftsman: 60%

• Handcrafted stone or woodwork and mixed-materials throughout the structure
• Prominent front porch with tapered columns
• Low-pitched gable roofs

Colonial Revival: 55%

• Symmetrical facade with evenly space windows
• Accentuated front door, often with decorative pediment
• Classically inspired columns and pilasters

Styles and Influences

Prairie Style: 75%75%

Influenced by the flat, expansive environment of the American Midwest. Notable practitioners include Frank Lloyd Wright. Instances include the Robie House in Chicago and the Hollyhock House in Los Angeles.

Craftsman: 60%60%

Originated in the British Arts and Crafts movement, it emphasizes natural materials and handcrafted details. Examples are the Gamble House in Pasadena and bungalows across the United States.

Colonial Revival: 55%55%

Began in the late 19th century as a nationalistic design movement in the United States, it looks back to American colonial architecture for inspiration. Examples include the William G. Low House in Bristol, Rhode Island, and the Chase House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.