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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Glossary of Architectural Terms". Oregon Historical Society. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "International Style, Northwest Style, Cryptic Style: 1940-Present: International Style, Northwest Regional Style". Oregon Historical Society.
  3. ↑ Schwartz, Todd (Spring 2010). "The Arc of the Architect". Retrieved March 30, 2014.

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