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ARCHITECTU­RE 101

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SHINGLE STYLE

Comprising rectangula­r multistore­y abodes with cedarshing­led surfaces that grey with age, dormer windows, eaves, gables and steep roofs.

DUTCH COLONIAL

Often employing a mix of materials, including timber cladding and stonework. Windows are large, with portholes sometimes a feature.

COTTAGES

A take on Shingle Style, the main difference is scale. Most share common elements: large windows, columns, porches and balconies.

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