They were also commonly used in georgian and victorian terraced house architecture of british cities where they are alternatively termed london.
Modern mid century butterfly roof.
Post war america and modernism was an influential factor in the progression of the organic style behind mid century architecture and the butterfly roof.
William krisel the architect famous for his butterfly roof.
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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.
Butterfly roofs are commonly associated in the us with 20th century mid century modern architecture.
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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.
The butterfly roof with its opposite sloped pitches adds light loft and a mid century modern vibe.
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Upper clerestory windows bring a bounty of natural light inside.
Alexander 1 a striking butterfly roof is the main feature of this alexander built mid century modern home in palm springs.
Mid century modern houses in palm springs the desert oasis of palm springs california offers a deep well of mid century modern architecture.
It is so called because its shape resembles a butterfly s wings.
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The butterfly roof replaced classic english style housing like the cozy cottage and medieval tudor style homes with triangle roofs and vertical brick fireplaces.
The douglas fir ceiling extends to connect the indoors to the outside.
The exterior feature typically paired with tall windows extended the ceiling height inside to dramatic levels.
Bold sweeping butterfly roofs were used in the 1959 racquet club road estates designed by william krisel.