shingle style

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Definition of shingle style in English English dictionary

In the U.S., a style of wood-shingle-covered domestic architecture of the 1870s and '80s. Among the finest examples are Henry Hobson Richardson's Sherman House (1874-75), Newport, R.I., and Stoughton House (1882-83), Cambridge, Mass. The style grew out of the Queen Anne and Stick styles and was stimulated by a revived interest in colonial American architecture. The small size of the shingle made it easy to cover a variety of shapes. Like the Stick style, the Shingle style is characterized by a free-flowing, open plan; open porches and irregular roof lines contribute to the picturesque or rustic effect. The style had a significant influence on Frank Lloyd Wright

Hyphenation

shin·gle style

Turkish pronunciation

şînggıl stayl

Pronunciation

/ˈsʜəɴɢgəl ˈstīl/ /ˈʃɪŋɡəl ˈstaɪl/