We all love architectural styles, especially when they define composed and consummate houses. Here is looking at five prominent architecture styles of houses prevalent in Sydney in the 19th and early 20th century. Quite a few of them still exist and are cherished by their enchanted dwellers.
Victorian home
Victorian architecture style flourished at a time (mid-19th century) when Australia found their economic groove through the gold rush. This is why Victorian homes hold our attention and give an ennobling feeling. The style revolves around turrets, gables, and frontal wizardry, with brilliant natural ventilation. They boast of enormous breath and height, offering the option for opulence. They almost always have a heritage feeling; that of residing in royalty. The verandah, floors, and slopes all mesmerise not only the home owners but guests as well.
Workers’ cottage
They revel in their simplicity; you visualise 19th century garrets done in brick and sand. They were part of the whole; a piece out of entire colonies which housed the commoners and laborers. Even though they missed the basic amenities in those days, they bring honour to the beholder now, bringing to light the bravado with which residents spent their days in these abodes some 150 years ago.
Inner-city terrace
These houses were part of Australian culture in the 19th century. Rows of terraced houses of different sizes were built to inhabit lower middle-class fellows. The exterior seemed imposing, with materials ranging from brick to stucco. The iron lacework was the signature tune of those times, imported from Britain. The interior would be quite modest, but cut to modern times and you can make incredible changes in the framework.
Federation style
These were meant for the stylish gentry and took to stride in the late 19th century. With sloping roofs, prominent gables, porches, and an overlooking garden, the appearance was and is quite imposing. They have the impacting motifs, filigrees, and nature-work in abandon. They also have ingenious woodwork to drive home a nice impression.
The Queenslander
This style suits the hot weather zones with brilliant ventilation. The single- or double-storied houses have stretched verandah, intricate timber patterns, and rhythmic sloping roofs. The colouring used to be general soothing and it would be generally based amid a garden or expansive foliage, giving an impression of a farmhouse in the jungle. These houses are simple, comfortable and pleasant and came into being in the early 20th century.
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