Here's an old advertisement that Mike found for Garrison Colonial house plans. Beginning in the 1920s, the garrison house was a type of architecture found in many towns. The distinguishing characteristic is the 2nd-story overhang in the front.
The garrison colonial house is representative. I'm not much for decorative doodads that serve no functional purpose.) Colonial is one of the most adaptable styles. Who knows, if the proposed design is good enough, maybe he can convince me to keep the finials (which, I now know are classic features of Garrison Colonials. I liked what the architect said, about putting a lot of windows in the addition, helping it shine like a lantern at night. Part of this will be helped by creating a path from the front door to the street (handicap accessible) and improving the landscaping. I want the home to look beautiful, well-designed, abundant, and welcoming. Wood clapboard, shingle or brick exteriors. Massive paired or single exterior chimneys. Centrally located front doors and formal entrances. But, it's also a challenge for the architect to find a way to design the addition and make minor cosmetic changes to help improve the look of the facade. Built as early as the 1600’s, Colonial homes have been built and modernized through current times with the following typical features: Symmetrical or square façade. Part of that is my own process of finding a new association for this style. So, if we are to maintain this home as a Garrison Colonial (as both the architect and the husband wish to do) the challenge is to find a way to change the connotation of the home. Spear picket tops on the fences are strongly pressed designed to deter and obstruct criminals. This makes for a far stronger fence than a traditional face welded garrison panel. Spears are punched through the horizontal 40 x 40 mm tubing and then welded. Suburban split level homes say to me "I'm just a place to park your family." or "I was built during an era in which beauty and character were not priorities in home construction." Garrison steel panels are 2400 millimetres wide x 1800 mm, 2100 mm or 2400 mm high. Because the suburban split level is entirely antitethical to what I want my home to connote, I feel put off by this style. In fact, the only homes with cantilevered front facades that I'd ever seen, prior to this home, were suburban split level homes. This may be my problem, as I associate this particular facade with suburban homes. The style has been around for a long time (Paul Revere's home, in Boston's North End, is an example.) Apparently, this style got quite popular in the 1930s continuing in popularity a bit during the boom of the suburbs in the United States. The central difference between this type and that of a more "traditional" Colonial home is the cantilevered front facade. I'm not sure what it says, other than "I'm a dumpy, schlumpy kind of Colonial" or "Paint me!" Part of the problem, as we discussed it, is my lack of familiarity with the architectural style of the home.Īpparently, the home is a Garrison Colonial. 4 large bedrooms Huge fireplaced living room Formal dining room with wainscotting Electric kitchen with plenty of custom built. It says "Come on in, we have enough to share." The house we are buying doesn't say that. My favorite home in Manhattan, a beautiful white two story with Craftsman features, connotes a warm, welcoming abundance. We were discussing how home styles can have different connotations. The problem is, the home doesn't feel like it "has character" to me. Afterall, I love older homes and would love to maintain the historic character of the house. After meeting with him, I'm making a genuine effort to appreciate it. While I was looking for a way to "fix" the front of a house in a way that was more appealing to me, the architect was trying to help me appreciate the style for what it is. One of my biggest concerns was the front facade of the house. The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the afternoon. This year featuring our Toy Collection September 18 - Sunday Afternoon Tours - 2 p.m. Colonial Oak comes with a 30 year limited residential warranty and a 10 year limited commercial warranty.So, we met with an architect yesterday to discuss the house. The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the afternoon. Experience the easy-click, waterproof flooring solution that everyone is talking about. Garrison Aqua Blue II is a durable flooring solution that is highly recommended for all spaces including kitchens, bathrooms, and near pools. The 9 inch wide planks are UV coated to ensure their lasting quality. These 6 foot long vinyl planks are characterized by their deeply embossed surface texture. Unlike cork underlayment which harbors mold and bacteria, WPC Aqua Blue II features an attached EVA rubber underlayment which repels moisture and bacteria. Aqua Blue II is a flooring solution that is extremely durable, easily maintainable and unaffected by water. Garrison Aqua Blue II Colonial Oak WPC Flooring.
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