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Tudor Houses

English houses with half-timbered design.

Overview

Tudor Houses, using wood and plaster, are 15th–16th century homes in England.

Core Characteristics

  • Half-timbered facades.
  • Steep gabled roofs.
  • Vernacular style.

Architectural Connections

  • Medieval: Historical focus.
  • Residential: Houses.
  • Tudor Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Built by English craftsmen, they define historic English aesthetics.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Timber Framing (technique), Functionalism (theory), Gable (element), Vernacular (movement)