Kragsyde

Shingle-style seaside mansion.

Overview

Kragsyde, using wood and stone, was an 1885 residence in Manchester-by-the-Sea, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Shingle-clad exterior.
• Organic, asymmetrical design.
• Seaside integration.

Architectural Connections

• Victorian: Historical focus.
• Residential: Mansion.
• Shingle Style: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Peabody & Stearns, it defined American shingle style.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Shingling (technique), Organic Architecture (theory), Facade (element), Victorian Architecture (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History