Haunted Places Series: Winchester Mystery House
Location: San Jose, CaliforniaArchitectural Style: Exterior: Queen Anne-Style Victorian; Interior: Aesthetic MovementBuilt: 1886 – 1922 As we progress through the Halloween season, we thought there was no location more appropriate to visit than one of the most notoriously unusual architectural wonders of North America – and the tale of the woman behind it all. For […]
How Pets Are Changing The Way We Design Homes
Pets demand so much attention, but homeowners have a tendency to bend over backwards in order to accommodate. Frequently, cats and dogs can seem to rule their homes, and since the pandemic saw over 23 million American homes adopt pets (per the Washington Post), the ways in which homeowners are learning to spoil them seem […]
Passive-Aggressive Architecture: The Odd Phenomenon of Spite Houses
Homes are, traditionally, structures designed with a combination of comfort and function in mind. Architectural styles have risen and fallen in popularity as families seek out the perfect place to raise their children and entertain their guests. But, what happens when a less-than-pleasant motivation becomes the driving force of a new home’s construction? The Hollensbury […]
