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03-24-2007, 11:29 PM
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In my mind, the problem with these houses is that all of the character and charm is relegated to the front facade. The sides and back are still modern, which makes for a rather jarring & unattractive look IMHO. They should have continued some of those architectural details to other parts of the exterior.
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03-25-2007, 12:38 AM
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Some of the Victorians looked a bit contrived and a touch cartoonish, but I think they'd make me smile a bit everytime I came home from work. I LOVED the more Craftsmen styled homes, with generous stonework and perfect angles! and oh goodness, genuine dormer windows I'm dying here.
Imagine how infamous this neighborhood will be in the future. Once you get past the initial shock people will appreciate the funkiness of it all.
And I'm definitely down with the color pallete of the neighborhood. I'm tired of beige and greyish-blue vinyl boxes.
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03-25-2007, 12:53 AM
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Victorian styling cues by no means equates to Victorian architecture. Poor attempts and an insult to the era.
Real Victorians the way they were intended...
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03-25-2007, 12:57 AM
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Where else can you find a Victorian or a Martha Stewart subdivision? In Cary/Morrisville is where, because they are willing to try new ideas. I personally think it is very tasteful, unique...yes, but so many people love Victorian and these are new, not needing a new roof or window replacement anytime soon.
There are also 3 different price sections in this subdivision, so it does not fit just one particular budget.
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03-25-2007, 07:25 AM
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More photos of legitimate Victorians...
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03-25-2007, 07:49 AM
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C123,
Great photos!
Howeverr, I think multi-bazillion dollar homes in any genre will compare well to modern tract-built homes.
Better the nod that Kitts Creek gives than just trying to be more like everyone else than anyone else...
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03-25-2007, 08:38 AM
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I think Kitts Creek is an insult to the genre. It's less of a nod and more of a slap in the face. If they wanted to do something different then they shouldn't have built tract homes.
There's nothing wrong with driving a Hyundai, just don't try to pass it off as a Rolls Royce. 
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03-25-2007, 10:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeJaquish
C123,
Great photos!
Howeverr, I think multi-bazillion dollar homes in any genre will compare well to modern tract-built homes.
Better the nod that Kitts Creek gives than just trying to be more like everyone else than anyone else...
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03-25-2007, 10:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Check123
I think Kitts Creek is an insult to the genre. It's less of a nod and more of a slap in the face. If they wanted to do something different then they shouldn't have built tract homes.
There's nothing wrong with driving a Hyundai, just don't try to pass it off as a Rolls Royce. |
Exactly -- also tacky and boring, and so close you'll hear your neighbor flush his potty ! Why folks are attracted to this Disneyland style, which in another 5 or 10 years will become just another housing project, is beyond my comprehension. But I guess if you're coming from the dregs of the overcrowded northeast or FL, these are a breath of fresh air?
I guess that's why they make chocolate and vanilla. |
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03-25-2007, 10:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Check123
I think Kitts Creek is an insult to the genre. It's less of a nod and more of a slap in the face. If they wanted to do something different then they shouldn't have built tract homes.
There's nothing wrong with driving a Hyundai, just don't try to pass it off as a Rolls Royce. |
You're right about the auto end of it.
Hyundai is so busy trying to look like Mercedes it would be silly to try to call one a Rolls.
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