The butterfly roof style also can be found on googie architecture but it is most often a roof design seen on mid twentieth century houses such as the alexander home in palm springs california shown here.
Mid century modern roof styles.
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This particular house was designed by architect charles dubois in 1958.
Things like the roof electrical hvac plumbing and sewer lines might be over 55 years old and fixing them can be very pricey.
The exterior feature typically paired with tall windows extended the ceiling height inside to dramatic levels.
In order to transform a flat roof into a roof garden or a lovely terrace all you need is some outdoor furniture.
A butterfly roof which mimics the shape of the insect s wing is another common feature seen on some mid century homes like this one spotted on palm spring homes.
Nowadays modern roof design is included as the architectural elements that come with certain styles.
By far the most popular use of mansard roofing are architectural styles influenced by french designs.
While stylistically on point it also serves the function of shade over the expansive windows.
The louvre in paris is the most well known example of a building featuring this roof.
Mid century modern encompasses three well known styles international contemporary and organic as well as the less recognized designs a frame new formalism and brutalism.
It s set at the base of a desert hill.
Mid century modern architecture featured flat roofs angular details and asymmetrical profiles.
Above is an example of an a frame roof mid century modern house.
A mid century modern house with a stunning a frame roof with white exterior paint.
It s a mid century modern whimsical version of the gable roof except it s upside down.
Expansive walls of glass clean lines and wide open floor plans were also hallmarks of this residential style.
This is another trademark design element of midcentury modernism.
In fact the term is taken from the name of a french architect françois mansart who helped spur a revival in this roof use in the 17th century.