How to Recognize French Architecture in America
Look at the front of the house., Look inside the infrastructure.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look at the front of the house.
The Creole Cottages or poteaux-en-terre (into the earth), are the easiest to identify, with the following set of features:
One level floor Wood frame Square or rectangular shape Main roofline extends over the porch or sidewalk Hipped or gabled roof , Genuine houses built from scratch by the standards of this architecture should have the following patterns:
Small storage spaces at the rear A sleeping area in the attic Four adjoining rooms
- one room in each corner of the house No interior halls Basement -
Step 2: Look inside the infrastructure.
Detailed Guide
The Creole Cottages or poteaux-en-terre (into the earth), are the easiest to identify, with the following set of features:
One level floor Wood frame Square or rectangular shape Main roofline extends over the porch or sidewalk Hipped or gabled roof , Genuine houses built from scratch by the standards of this architecture should have the following patterns:
Small storage spaces at the rear A sleeping area in the attic Four adjoining rooms
- one room in each corner of the house No interior halls Basement
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