Modern Mid Century Butterfly Roof

The butterfly roof with its opposite sloped pitches adds light loft and a mid century modern vibe.

Modern mid century butterfly roof.

Bold sweeping butterfly roofs were used in the 1959 racquet club road estates designed by william krisel. Butterfly roofs are commonly associated in the us with 20th century mid century modern architecture. The butterfly roof replaced classic english style housing like the cozy cottage and medieval tudor style homes with triangle roofs and vertical brick fireplaces. They were also commonly used in georgian and victorian terraced house architecture of british cities where they are alternatively termed london.

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. Mid century living room mid century house mid century modern modern design butterfly roof architecture résidentielle modern garage house on a hill architect house contemporary minton hill house enjoys spectacular panoramic views mid century home the minton hill house is spoilt for views. William krisel the architect famous for his butterfly roof. The view side of the home features glass doors opening to the outside on both floors and a row of clerestory windows on the main floor for additional light penetration.

The exterior feature typically paired with tall windows extended the ceiling height inside to dramatic levels. 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. Printed on professional acid free archival paper. Some cropping may occur on certain sizes.

Mid century housemid century stylemid century modern designmodern exteriorexterior designmodern roofingmaison eichlerbungalowbutterfly roof 2227 glasgow rd alexandria va 22307 3 beds 2 baths 3 beds 2 baths 2186 sq. The douglas fir ceiling extends to connect the indoors to the outside. Contact us for custom sizes. Alexander 1 a striking butterfly roof is the main feature of this alexander built mid century modern home in palm springs.

Post war america and modernism was an influential factor in the progression of the organic style behind mid century architecture and the butterfly roof. Mid century modern houses in palm springs the desert oasis of palm springs california offers a deep well of mid century modern architecture. Modern douglas fir butterfly roof the house s butterfly shaped roof which collects rainwater to irrigate the landscaping seems to float above its limestone base.