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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) 22
Form Cubist or rectangular Storeys: 1+ often “split level” interiors Façade: Concrete, stucco, glass or smooth brick walls Roof: Usually flat Modern or International Style 1930s-1960s Horizontal, clean lines, flat facade, orientation to landscape Ottawa (Kyles, 2002h) Windows: Plate glass, metal around windows and doors Entrance: Side, integrated into facade Interiors mirror these attributes Pagani House, 13 Evergreen Drive, Guelph, 1961 (Canadian Register Nomination) “Built in 1961, the Pagani House is of architectural value because it is one of the best examples in Guelph of Modern design, also known as International style. Following Modernist design principles, the Pagani House features open space planning with harmony and balance in design.” (Canadian Register Nomination) Entrance, Pagani House (Canadian Register Nomination) 23
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Page 3 and 4: Myrtleville House, 34 Myrtleville D
Page 5 and 6: Neoclassical 1810-1850 Like Georgia
Page 7 and 8: Crysler Hall, Upper Canada Village,
Page 9 and 10: Simcoe, ON (Kyles, 2002f) “Hillar
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Page 13 and 14: Disciples of Christ Church, Norwich
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Page 17 and 18: (Former) Centre Wellington District
Page 19 and 20: Kitchener (Kyles, 2002b) Form: Soli
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Page 28 and 29: Not in the Guide? Because examples
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