Shingle Style

American architecture with continuous shingle exteriors.

Overview

Shingle Style architecture, using wood and shingle, features flowing, shingle-covered facades, prominent in late 19th-century USA.

Core Characteristics

• Continuous shingle exteriors.
• Informal, asymmetrical plans.
• Victorian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Kragsyde (USA, 1885, Peabody & Stearns).
• Naumkeag (USA, 1886, McKim, Mead & White).

Architectural Connections

• Victorian: Informal focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Arts and Crafts: Related movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by H.H. Richardson, it emphasizes organic forms.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Shingle Cladding (technique), Organic Design (theory), Facade (element), American Architecture (movement)