Anyone who has read my blog knows that I love traditional, classic architecture, and a fresh, contemporary interior (well, maybe soft contemporary or transitional is a better way to describe it). If I had to pick my dream house right now, the exterior would probably be Georgian (or Georgian Revival) in style. And it would definitely have quoins on it, in a light color that contrasts with the brick. What are quoins, you ask? They are those stones that form the corner of a building (usually in laid so the faces are alternately large and small). I had no idea what they were called until this week, but I have always noticed them, and have always loved them.
Quoins
Cambridge, England 1624
London, England
Brighton, England, 1820
Yong Pak, architect
Historic home in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
From the movie "The Ultimate Gift"
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What a gorgeous, gorgeous post! I love quoins too and I've always wished I had them on my house! This is such a beautiful post. Thanks!
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I love your posts on architectural details. One of my favorite design classes I ever took was on residential architecture. You are refreshing my memory on a lot of the subject matter. I don't know if you own the book, A Field Guide to American Houses, but it is a terrific reference for these details.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words! BA, I am going to see if I can find that book...it sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI never knew what they were called either until then...thanks! They are so beautiful, that image from Cambridge is especially charming.
ReplyDeleteI never knew what they were called, but I too love them. They add such interest to the architecture of a home. I love the building in Brighton.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I hadn't known what the corner stones were called either, and you illustrated the definition with such lovely images, especially the London and Brighton ones.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Thanks for the architectural detail lesson.
ReplyDeleteI have never paid attention before to coins but I have always loved this kind of architecture . Now I can put a word on it
ReplyDeleteSuch a strong architectural element and so beautifully photographed. Great post!
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A visit to your blog is positively gratifying! I get so much out of it. Here's another thoughtful and informative post. I'll use this new-to-me term judiciously - but first I'll look it up for pronunciation (so I don't make a complete and utter fool of myself). Love the surprise shot of the lamp.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words, everyone!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah- that was something I didn't even know I didn't know! If you know what I mean. I guess I love quoins too! I always find classical architecture so alluring for all the stone and quoins. How is it pronounced? I will look it up. Cheers, Terri
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