Bungalow Architecture By Brad Schill
Jun 13, 2015
Bungalow Architecture By Brad Schill
InformationCommon years are 1903-1930
Originally from province of Bengal, India, where single family homes where called bangla or bangala
Adapted by british colonists and then spread to Americas, and now has been modified by various states and regions.
Most Distinctive Traits
Every room in house centered around a middle livving space
Low pitched roof lines with long overhangs
Usually a porch area under the overhang
The style was originally used for small houses by Indians, but is now used for anything from small living space to extravagant resort.
Bungalow HousesTypical structure has 1-1.5 stories.
The building materials range from whatever they had in India to weave together and make thatched roof, to whats popular in the region like brick or wood
Texture- rough texture makes it feel cozy. d- makes it feel comfortable when everything is centered around the living space. Colors- usually inviting
The style was originally used in India but then it got spread around the world, now there are modified bungalow styles in different regions across the globe
Resources
"Californian Bungalow: Australia's Favourite Interwar Home." ART and ARCHITECTURE, Mainly. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com/2009/01/californian-bungalow-australias.html>.
"American Bungalow Styles." Architecture and House Styles and Building Design. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/ig/House-Styles/Bungalow-Styles.htm>.
"Bungalow Style Architecture." Antique Home::Vintage House Plans::1900 to 1960::Home Styles::Interior and Exterior. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://www.antiquehome.org/Architectural-Style/bungalow.htm>.
"Bungalow." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 13 Sept. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bungalow>.