Period Architecture Topics
A compendium of articles about various period architecture topics, including historic home restoration, new home construction, interior design and renovation, and basic maintenance.
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Architectural Antiques for the New Period Home
Architectural antiques can add more than just a touch of authenticity to a new period-style residence, but selection and installation must be done carefully.
Arts & Crafts Interiors
Confused about what makes an Arts & Crafts interior? You’re not alone.
The History of Shingle Style Homes
A look at the history and elements of Shingle Style homes, and the plethora of historic Shingle Style buildings located on and around Mount Desert Island, ME.
Clem Labine's Victorian-era Brownstone Renovation
Editor emeritus and founder of Period Homes, Traditional Building and Old House Journal, Clem Labine's Victorian-era brownstone renovation invites us back to the 1883 Brooklyn, NY, where it all began.
Presidential Birthplaces: From Humble Beginnings to Greatness
Period Homes takes a look at some of our favorite presidential birthplaces.
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Louisiana Influence in Seaside, Florida
Two-story porches set the Creole tone of this residence in the New Urbanist town of Seaside, Florida.
Reinterpreting Palladio’s Villa Rotonda
An Ohio architect reinterprets Palladio’s Villa Rotonda in historic Gates Mills.
Queen Anne Comeback
A firsthand look at the renovation and expansion of an 1890 Queen Anne home in Upstate New York.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: The Father of "Glasgow Style" Creations
Charles Rennie Mackintosh's "Glasgow Style" creations continue to inspire 86 years after his death.
Historic Preservation Degree Now Offered At Notre Dame
Notre Dame's School of Architecture is now offering a historic preservation degree.
The Allure of The Gentleman's Farm
A discussion with Janice Parker of Janice Parker Landscape Architects about the ever-growing popularity of the eco-friendly "gentleman's farm."
Flemish Revival Townhouse Restored
After years of neglect, a historic Flemish Revival townhouse gets restored to its former glory by Barnes Vanze Architects.
