Tudorbethan Architecture Aberthau House

encountering tudorbethan works of wilson eyre during year-long study in philadelphia, maclure’s incorporation of eyre’s half timbering , freely assembled stone technique projects unavoidably @ aberthau. nonetheless, architect managed erect aberthau healthy balance of own distinctive innovations , traits of tudor revival style. enormous masonry base balanced vertical arrangement of wood panels, , stone chimneys, characteristic of tudor revival style, anchor oriental nature of eaves.

the colour scheme, white, light green, , dark green, follows mock tudor guidelines. green hues, employed on trim , border details, contrast sharply white tones , gray stone.

the tudorbethan influences further punctuated several on physical features, visible on exterior of building. these include:

a hipped roof
the massive masonry base, laid in ornate pattern, lower exterior wall
stucco on upper stories, decorated false half-timbered
gables , dormers protrude roof
an elaborate stone chimney
casement windows (those open vertically) framed in wood, grouped in rows of 2 or more
stained glass windows decorate entrance doorway

interior

the interior design of aberthau deviates tudor form , relies on maclure’s own signature approach. highlights of house include grand, central, living hall, paneled hardwood , furnished fireplace, winding staircase, , two-storied gallery. gargoyles guarding library chimney, staircase’s mother-of-pearl adorned newel posts, hardwood flooring , incorporation of stained glass, comprise staggering list of ornate embellishments present inside edifice.

the maximum view of surrounding scenery encompassed in layout, encouraging movement towards structure’s windows , extremities. meanwhile, attractive central hall beckons inhabitants hearth. ‘inward-outward’ pull draws inspiration of respected architect, frank lloyd wright.

the alterations made under director of colonel spencer saw elegant oak room, linen-folk oak paneling , ribbed plaster ceiling proves impressive, , greater freedom in movement enabled west 2nd avenue entrance.