Neighborhood Conservation Districts. Infill development. Prese-reno-restoration.
Everybody in Tulsa seems to have an opinion. The debates have been fueled, for the most part, by the increase in snout houses and McMansions within historic neighborhoods. But where does this guy fit in to the discussion?



It's definitely an interesting take on the American Foursquare style and I can appreciate the nods to craftsman design. I guess I can commend the architect's vision and his desire to update a nearly abandoned architectural style for "today". At least it's not another "urban loft", right?

Personally, I think I'll stick with my original foursquare. Thanks though.

What would you think if this was a renovation within your own bungalow neighborhood?

(Photo of Cherry St. renovations originally posted within theTulsaNow forums.)

Labels: design, house, remodel, Tulsa

posted at 1:34 PM

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4 Comments:

Honestly? I like it. I think it's modern and funky but with a nod to the neighborhood. Too often modern design is different purely for the sake of difference. This seems like the ideal: it takes a traditional idea and moves it forward a few steps.

By  Anonymous, at 4/23/2008 12:29 PM  

It's definitely growing on me. It has much more appeal than the cubist stucco homes that are popping up all over the area. It just... it boggles my mind. I think I need to make a trip to see it in person.

By  Marissa, at 4/23/2008 12:46 PM  

I sure hope it doesn't snow there... Wouldn't be a very practical design in AK, but is definitely neat to look at.

By  Anonymous, at 5/03/2008 12:36 PM  

Looks mad.

By  Unknown, at 5/10/2008 9:13 PM  

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