Victorian Mansard Roof
A mansard or mansard roof also called a french roof or curb roof is a four sided gambrel style hip roof characterized by two slopes on each of its sides with the lower slope punctured by dormer windows at a steeper angle than the upper.
Victorian mansard roof. Mansart is remembered by architectural historians as the father of french classical architecture but he clearly had a practical nature as well. Sep 11 2016 explore urbandustrial s board mansard roof on pinterest. The beautiful original wood work 3 story continuous hand crafted walnut stair case 8 ft doors with transoms plaster ceiling medallions and cherry wood trim in the dining room.
The master bedroom includes built in dressers in the walk in closet dressing room. The mansard roof was popularized by the famous french architect francois mansart 1598 1666 who used this distinctive style in many of his works. In the united states second empire or mansard was a victorian style popular from the 1860s through the 1880s.
See more ideas about mansard roof house styles victorian homes. With tall mansard roofs and wrought iron cresting victorian second empire homes create a sense of height. For sale 275 0 00.
See more ideas about mansard roof house styles and victorian homes. The emblem of the style is the distinctive mansard roof a device attributed to the 17th century french architect francois mansart 1598 1666. Jul 29 2019 explore ralowiczisabell s board mansard roof on pinterest.
But despite its regal name a second empire isn t always elaborate or lofty. The mansard roof s big revival came with the high victorian styles of the 1850s through the 1870s particularly in the united states. During the baroque period 1600 1750 he used this technique of roofing extensively to create chateaus and grand townhouses which caught the eyes of the people.
Today mansard style roofs are occasionally used in one and two story apartment buildings restaurants and neo eclectic houses. 1900 brick mansard roof victorian in brookville pennsylvania listing details get two for the price of one.
