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French Chateau Style in the Modern Era

BillBriggs

Nov 30 2015

The house on Colgate demonstrates the French Chateau architecture style, which was popularized in America between 1880 and 1910. French Chateau architecture is inspired by the 15th and 17th century country estates of French nobility and royalty. You can see the features of the style in the home’s construction, including smooth stone walls and complex roof lines with steeply pitched, hipped roofs, corner turrets, and french ornamentation.

William S. Briggs, Architect, PLLC
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Convenience Can Have Consequences

BillBriggs

Nov 9 2015

Design Choices Matter William S. Briggs PLLC

There is a towel rack on the top of my dishwasher. This might seem like an innocuous design feature, but it ultimately left me with a broken dishwasher. Time after time, that towel rack was mistaken for a handle and daily wear and tear pulled the dishwasher loose and broke it.

Even though the rest of the world may be crazy, I think your home should be a place of calm amongst the chaos. That’s why I believe in design that is intuitive and making spaces both functional and beautiful. A front door should look like a front door- there shouldn’t be any hidden meanings. Working with an architect can help you see through layers of design glamour and decide what pieces will stand the test of time.