Spiral Staircase

On November 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

The Old Stone House

On November 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Back to Brooklyn, for a moment. This is The Old Stone House located in J.J. Byrne Park on 5th Ave. The park was recently renovated and attracts many Park Slope Parents and their children.

Brooklyn Heights: Look#3

On October 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Interesting wrought iron work and a small section of a quiet street in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood.

A Few More Sights along the Green River Trail

On August 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Views of cyclists, tree limbs broken from high winds and apartment complex perched precariously on a hillside above a gravel pit were seen this day along the GR Trail.

Shake Siding

On July 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

It’s pretty rare to see a shake-sided house these days.

Rays of the Sun

On June 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

About the only time we see the rays of the sun in the Pacific NW is as an architectual detail.

The Blue Door

On June 15, 2012June 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

One door, two addresses and two mailboxes.

The Shock of the New

On June 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Modernity vs Classical: A new design with mixed materials, seemingly in conflict with each other and an older design face-lifted with new materials, but in my opinion. in harmony.

Wisteria

On June 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, garden, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Wisteria-envy! I would love to have a large, covered porch draped with purple wisteria. Even the vines are wonderful the way they wrap around everything, including themselves.

Peaks, Cornices and Columns

On June 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Another example of the turn of the century ( 20th ) design found in homes in NW Portland.

Twin Peaks

On June 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Peaks

On June 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

A sampling of roof lines in the NW section of Portland. The details that went into the older, turn of the century homes are fascinating and fun.

Weathered House in NW Portland

On June 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Portland, Urban DecayLeave a comment

A very weathered, old house in NW Portland, not far from downtown. This house could really use some TLC.

Pink House

On May 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

Seattle’s Painted Ladies

On March 31, 2012 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, Houses, SeattleLeave a comment

Seattle‘s version of the ‘Painted Ladies‘. Above, another perspective on the Geometric House from yesterday. My guess is that the dormer was done recently.

Details

On March 30, 2012March 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, Houses, SeattleLeave a comment

I’m a sucker for architectural details. How many geometric shapes do you see in this image?

Between Prescott and Alberta

On February 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

One of my favorite houses in Portland. Located between Prescott and Alberta St. at 19th ( I think ). The detail on the house from the dental molding to all of the cornice and trim work is just wonderful. Even the chimney has some interesting detail to catch your attention. Last week I walked by the house and noticed that the owner had repainted with a different color scheme, which I am not sure I like as well as this one. I have been looking at this house for over 5 years and still have not mustered the courage to knock on the door and ask if I could look inside.