Modern Mid Century Butterfly Roof

House located at 2227 glasgow rd alexandria va 22307 sold for 819 900 on may 5 2014.

Modern mid century butterfly roof.

Upper clerestory windows bring a bounty of natural light inside. It is so called because its shape resembles a butterfly s wings. The exterior feature typically paired with tall windows extended the ceiling height inside to dramatic levels. They were also commonly used in georgian and victorian terraced house architecture of british cities where they are alternatively termed london.

Alexander 1 a striking butterfly roof is the main feature of this alexander built mid century modern home in palm springs. Mid century housemid century stylemid century modern designmodern exteriorexterior designmodern roofingmaison eichlerbungalowbutterfly roof 2227 glasgow rd alexandria va 22307 3 beds 2 baths 3 beds 2 baths 2186 sq. Mid century living room mid century house mid century modern modern design butterfly roof architecture résidentielle modern garage house on a hill architect house contemporary minton hill house enjoys spectacular panoramic views mid century home the minton hill house is spoilt for views. Modern douglas fir butterfly roof the house s butterfly shaped roof which collects rainwater to irrigate the landscaping seems to float above its limestone base.

Post war america and modernism was an influential factor in the progression of the organic style behind mid century architecture and the butterfly roof. Printed on professional acid free archival paper. The douglas fir ceiling extends to connect the indoors to the outside. Some cropping may occur on certain sizes.

The view side of the home features glass doors opening to the outside on both floors and a row of clerestory windows on the main floor for additional light penetration. The butterfly roof with its opposite sloped pitches adds light loft and a mid century modern vibe. A butterfly roof is a form of roof characterised by an inversion of a standard roof form with two roof surfaces sloping down from opposing edges to a valley near the middle of the roof. Butterfly roofs are commonly associated in the us with 20th century mid century modern architecture.

The butterfly roof replaced classic english style housing like the cozy cottage and medieval tudor style homes with triangle roofs and vertical brick fireplaces. 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. Contact us for custom sizes.