Heritage Resources Centre's Architectural Style Guide - University of ...

Hamilton
(Kyles, 2002a)
Form: Cubic, streamlined
Storeys: 2+
Art Moderne
1930-1950
Streamlined, wrap-around windows, horizontal lines
Façade: Smooth with curving walls, stucco, concrete, with
horizontal banding
Roof: Flat (Usually)
Windows: Often in curve of walls, also porthole shapes
Entrance: Minimal surround unless Art Deco influence
Kitchener
(Kyles, 2002a)
Tweed
(Kyles, 2002a)
“Art Moderne houses often have corner windows; generally
these are sash, and as well as making an unusual and interesting
exterior look, they also allow a unique light to the interior.”
These houses can resemble an ocean liner, from the port hole
window to the "upper deck". “Horizontal lines of the building
are emphasized by the banding. The exterior finish is smooth,
clean and really wonderfully streamlined. There is no
extraneous detailing to detract from the clean lines of the
façade.” (Kyles, 2002a)
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