Modern douglas fir butterfly roof the house s butterfly shaped roof which collects rainwater to irrigate the landscaping seems to float above its limestone base.
Modern mid century butterfly roof.
Bold sweeping butterfly roofs were used in the 1959 racquet club road estates designed by william krisel.
The douglas fir ceiling extends to connect the indoors to the outside.
Mid century modern houses in palm springs the desert oasis of palm springs california offers a deep well of mid century modern architecture.
A butterfly roof which mimics the shape of the insect s wing is another common feature seen on some mid century homes like this one spotted on palm spring homes.
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They were also commonly used in georgian and victorian terraced house architecture of british cities where they are alternatively termed london roofs.
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Upper clerestory windows bring a bounty of natural light inside.
Butterfly roofs are commonly associated in the us with 20th century mid century modern architecture.
The exterior feature typically paired with tall windows extended the ceiling height inside to dramatic levels.
Alexander 1 a striking butterfly roof is the main feature of this alexander built mid century modern home in palm springs.