Bungalow Style
Kai Vogel
CEA B7
9/29/2016
History of Bungalow Style
Originally from Bengal region in South Asia
Name from Indian Hindustani word
Bangala, meaning belonging to Bengal
First built by British Army officers in India in
the 19th century (mix of western architecture
styles and local styles)
End of 19th century: Spread around the
world from Britain
In America: houses were built mostly to sell
to working class families in 1900 1930
Locations Bungalow Styles are Found
Countries that Bungalow style can be seen:
Australia, Bangladesh, Great Britain, India, Malaysia, Singapore,
most of North America, some part of Europe and southern Africa
Bungalows are been used in many countries around the world
Although details may not be the same, because of climate,
material, and how it got introduced (local culture reflecting on
styles)
Common Features
Usually 1 1.5 stories
Low or medium pitched roof, often with broad eaves
Entry typically opens directly into living room
Have big porch, columns, steps and gables at front
Often have exposed rafters, joists and beams
Siding varies. Stucco is common for many California or
Craftsman style. Others like Chicago-style bungalows use bricks
Building materials varies because there are many different styles
Visual Designs
Visual elements and principles
varies by different styles
Usually asymmetrical balance,
but can be symmetrical
Open space for front porch
Can be both warm and cool
color
Vertical line due to the
columns
Diagonal line and emphasis at
the Gable
Rough texture
Inside Details
Open floor plan maximized for efficiency
Flow from room to room with minimal space wasted on hallways
Large space for living room
Natural materials used for interior
Exposed Rafters and Beams
Different Kinds of Bungalows
Bungalows have many different kinds of styles such as Cottage,
Cabin, Rustic, Craftsman, California, Chicago, Queen Anne, Prairie,
Spanish, Tudor, etc.
Happened because of broad definition of bungalow style
Also because the bungalows were a huge trend, and can be seen
in many places, many architects mixed other style of architecture to
bungalow getting localized to the climate and styles used there
From this many substyles were created
Many design of the different styles overlaps, and some can contain
multiple styles in one building
Different Kinds of Bungalows
American Craftsman Bungalow
Typified the common styles of the American Arts and Crafts
movement
Often with shingle siding and stone details. The structural
components are often visible, especially around the corners of the
home and the gables. Also have the big porch and pillars
Different Kinds of Bungalows
California Bungalow
Arts and Crafts style combined with Hispanic style as a
accent
Look lighter compared to craftsman style
Have lower pitched roofs, lighter tone of color, and
uses less stone and bricks
Different Kinds of Bungalows
Queen Anne Bungalow
Have medium-pitched roof (sometimes with one or two dormer
windows), brick chimneys, and decorated windows
Usually have gables only on one side
Different Kinds of Bungalows
Chicago Bungalow
Chicago Bungalows have the solid brick construction and the
large, front facing dormer
Some of the Chicago Bungalow doesnt have the big front
porch
Advantage and Disadvantage Living
in Bungalow Today
Advantage
Disadvantage
Accessibility (everything is on one
floor)
Cost per area(only one floor makes
more expensive than 2 story house)
Aesthetics
Security
Good Investment (prices are going
up)
Less privacy
Easier to fix
Similar and Opposite Styles
Similar architectural style: Neo-Eclectic
Use of similar materials
Overall texture
Front facing Gables
Opposite style: modern style
Difference in materials used
Textures
Forms and shapes are different
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