Northwest Regional style
Northwest Regional style architecture is an architectural style popular in the Pacific Northwest between 1935 and 1960.[1] It is a regional variant of the International style.[1] It is defined by the extensive use of unpainted wood in both interiors and exteriors.[1] Other features of the style include integration of the building with its setting through asymmetrical floor plans, extensive use of glass extending to the floor, a low-pitched or flat roof of shingles with overhanding eaves, and a minimum of decoration.[1] It is sometimes known as Northwest Modern.
The style was developed by John Yeon and was used most often in residential buildings.[1][2] Other proponents of the style included Pietro Belluschi, John Storrs, Van Evera Bailey, Herman Brookman, and Saul Zaik.[2][3]
See also
- Mid-century modern
- Pacific lodge
- William Wurster
- Museum of Contemporary Craft
- John Yeon Speculative House
- Visitors Information Center (Portland, Oregon)
- University Unitarian Church
- Zion Lutheran Church (Portland, Oregon)
- Harry F. Wentz Studio
- Aubrey R. Watzek House
- Arthur Erickson
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Glossary of Architectural Terms". Oregon Historical Society. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "International Style, Northwest Style, Cryptic Style: 1940-Present: International Style, Northwest Regional Style". Oregon Historical Society.
- ↑ Schwartz, Todd (Spring 2010). "The Arc of the Architect". Retrieved March 30, 2014.