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What Makes a Modern Craftsman House? CraftsmanNews

What Makes a Modern Craftsman House?

Beloved for their cozy, homey feel and thoughtful yet refreshingly simple detailing, Craftsman homes are common throughout most regions of country, from California to the Midwest. This distinctly American house style emerged from the mid-19th century Arts and Crafts movement as a reaction excesses of the Industrial Revolution and a…
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November 16, 2022
An 1890s 19th century type of Victorian renovation in Alameda, California
Details, Dormers and Decorative Woodwork: Understanding the Complexity of Victorian Homes NewsVictorian

Details, Dormers and Decorative Woodwork: Understanding the Complexity of Victorian Homes

These above restored 1890 Victorian homes were both designed initially by Joseph Leonard. Saikley Architects reconstructed details from clues on the old building and researched the original architect’s work. Leonard was a well-known architect who was instrumental in forming cityscapes in the East Bay and San Francisco in the late…
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November 14, 2022
Modern Mediterranean with stucco exterior in Mountain View, CA; Saikley Architects
11 Things We Love About Mediterranean Architecture DesignMediterraneanNews

11 Things We Love About Mediterranean Architecture

Mediterranean architecture enjoys enduring popularity for so many reasons. It’s easy to find Mediterranean influences in many regional styles of architecture. From the Spanish Colonial Revival of the 1920’s, to the popular Mission Revival style, and modern Mediterranean style homes with Italian Renaissance details, people are passionate about their homes…
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May 30, 2022
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