Week 1

Arts and Crafts 

Gina Christopher 

This week focuses on the transition from the Victorian period to the arts and crafts movement. “Victorian” literally refers to anything in the decorative arts and architecture produced during Queen Victoria’s reign. Durning this time there was a shift of the industrialization of society. There was a new focus and appreciation for  hand crafted products. Oak wood became a prominent building material and the clean simile style of the Japanese culture also made head way here. Simple, uncluttered designs  never go out of style. 


My favorite architecture/furniture/ interior design 

The Orchard Residence 
This home was built for the architect himself. He designed a very simple exterior and interior plan. The house fit well into the local vernacular of farm buildings. 

The Red House 
This is a very significant Arts and Crafts building. This is a family house, but also an ongoing artistic work. The plan is an L shape with two stories and a high pitched roof. 

Willow Chair
This chair caught my eye because of its simplicity and lowness. I have not seen a chair built this low yet! I like it as a short person, seems comfy. I also like how it has no arms, feels very informal.



Current applications 

Modern use of wooden furniture and cabinets

Use of wood to imply simplicity and open space 

Use of wood on wall and floor planes 

Modern Willow Chair 



One step further 
Greene Brothers 
The Greene brothers are architects who pioneered the California bungalow, a one-stored house with a low-pitched roof. They created this distinctive residential architecture, now known as California Craftsman. These types of houses are mostly in Pasadena. I think they feel very homey and welcoming, which drew me to dig a little bit deeper into the Greene Brothers. 











Comments

  1. Irma HernandezJanuary 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM

    Hi Gina like your one step further about the Greene brothers and what were the main characteristic about their architecture like one-stored house with a low-pitched roof is one of the traits of their buildings

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  2. Grace PekocJanuary 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM

    Hey Gina, great job on your blog! I loved the way that you were able to take away key information. I also enjoyed reading about the modern/current applications of the movement that you were able to find!

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  3. Professor VanderNoordaaJanuary 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM

    Gina,
    I appreciated your concise summary of Victorian era that lead us into Arts and Crafts period. ON your next Blog entry please provide more information of the design characteristics that make up each period. I enjoyed looking at three of your favorite's from this period. I personally love the interior of the Orchard Residence. Your modern examples were great. I enjoyed the use of wood on wall and floor planes. The Green Brother's were a great choice for one step further. I loved the two images you included. 50/50 total points

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  4. Anna ShultsFebruary 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM

    Gina, I really loved all your images and current applications! I also found your one step further to be very interesting and a great pick!

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