The Norfolk House

The Architectural Patterns section builds on the Neighborhood Patterns described in the previous section to create distinct places. These distinct neighborhoods make cities different from one another and create diverse places, each with its own quality within a city. However, unlike neighborhood patterns, which the mind perceives subconsciously, architectural patterns have definite tactile qualities.     Six distinct architectural styles give Norfolk neighborhoods their character:

These styles and variations on these styles can be found in almost every Norfolk neighborhood.     Post-war houses, built for the many young GIs returning after the Second World War, often incorporate simplified details from these styles. As a result, many post-war homes lack a distinctive style all their own. However, through renovation, these houses can adopt a house style

1 Classical Revival 2 Colonial Revival 3 European Romantic

4 Arts & Crafts 5 Victorian 6 Coastal Cottage