Domestic Architecture Collection

Houses on the south side of Leadenhall Street, 1796. Copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5000654 Houses on the south side of Leadenhall Street, 1796. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak
FLO5000669 View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak, chestnut and plaster. Man on a ladder lighting a gas lantern

Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the south side of London Wall street, 1808
FLO5000677 Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the south side of London Wall street, 1808. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

A magnificent Tudor mansion lately standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792
FLO5000622 A magnificent Tudor mansion lately standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. External specimen of the Armorial Style with carved oak decoration, 16th century, reign of Henry VIII

Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795
FLO5000676 Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795. External specimen of the Plain Gable Style. Demolished 1809

Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar's house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810
FLO5000640 Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar's house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810. Wood panel walls, stone chimney piece and plaster ceiling and cornices

South-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791
FLO5000610 South-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham

South east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monk's house in Hanover Court
FLO5000712 South east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monk's house in Hanover Court, near Grub Street, 1809. Built circa 1650

North-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791
FLO5000607 North-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham. Rebuilt 1805

Old timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane
FLO5000717 Old timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane. Inhabited by soft wood turners

Upper apartment in a magnificent Tudor mansion standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792
FLO5000619 Upper apartment in a magnificent Tudor mansion standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. Internal specimen of the Decorated Style with oak panels and plaster ceiling and cornices

Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810
FLO5000695 Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front
FLO5000620 Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799

View of a garden in Bedford Park, 1885 (w / c on paper)
695563 View of a garden in Bedford Park, 1885 (w/c on paper) by Jackson, Frederick Hamilton (1848-1923); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The House of Mr Yang, c. 1872 (b / w photo)
473742 The House of Mr Yang, c.1872 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Thomson describes Mr Yang thus; " A gentleman enormously rich)

Study of Houses (oil on canvas)
KLN146844 Study of Houses (oil on canvas) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Stiftsmuseum, Klosterneuburg, Austria; eStiftmuseum Klosterneuburg; Austrian, out of copyright

Design for a Block of Flats of the Haussmann style in the rue de la Paix, Paris, c
CHT237124 Design for a Block of Flats of the Haussmann style in the rue de la Paix, Paris, c.1860 (litho) by Mesnard, Paul (fl)

Private house, villa Mallet-Stevens, 1927 (photo)
CLG252695 Private house, villa Mallet-Stevens, 1927 (photo) by Mallet-Stevens, Robert (1886-1945); Paris, France; (add.info)

An Upper Apartment of the same Magnificent Mansion, published in Smiths
XJF441245 An Upper Apartment of the same Magnificent Mansion, published in Smiths Ancient Topography of London, 1815 (engraving) by Smith

Domestic Architecture of the Rhine, Fifteenth Century House at Baccarach (engraving)
2812260 Domestic Architecture of the Rhine, Fifteenth Century House at Baccarach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domestic Architecture of the Rhine)

Design for a brick villa in Trouville, illustration from La Brique Ordinaire
CHT237122 Design for a brick villa in Trouville, illustration from La Brique Ordinaire by J. Lacroux, Editions Ducher, 1878 (colour litho) by Daumont (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Example domestic architecture Exeter England
Example of domestic architecture at Exeter, England; Arthur Dawe (British, active 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Villa Wagner, Vienna, design showing the exterior of the house, built of steel
XAM74882 Villa Wagner, Vienna, design showing the exterior of the house, built of steel and concrete in severe geometric style with deep blue panels and nailhead ornament

Houses on the South Side of a Street called London Wall, published 1812 (engraving)
XJF441253 Houses on the South Side of a Street called London Wall, published 1812 (engraving) by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); Private Collection; (add.info)

South East view of the old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street
XJF441254 South East view of the old house lately standing in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street, published 1811 (engraving) by Smith

A Magnificent Mansion lately standing in Hart Street, Crutched Friars, published
XJF441244 A Magnificent Mansion lately standing in Hart Street, Crutched Friars, published in Smiths Ancient Topography of London, 1815 (engraving) by Smith

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"Exploring the Evolution of Domestic Architecture: From Bedford Park to Vienna" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of domestic architecture. With a diverse range of artistic mediums, from watercolor on paper to black and white photography, this collection offers a glimpse into the rich history and varied styles that have shaped our homes. Transport yourself to 1885 with a mesmerizing view of a garden in Bedford Park. The vibrant colors captured through watercolor on paper bring life to this serene oasis, showcasing how nature seamlessly intertwines with architectural design. In contrast, an intriguing black and white photograph takes us inside "The House of Mr Yang, " circa 1872. This monochromatic image invites us to explore the intricate details within its walls, offering a window into the past. Moving forward in time, an oil painting titled "Study of Houses" captures various architectural forms on canvas. Each brushstroke tells a story as we witness different designs coexisting harmoniously within one composition. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Paris with a stunning illustration depicting Haussmann-style flats on Rue de la Paix. The grandeur and elegance exuded by these buildings showcase Parisian sophistication at its finest. Venturing further into the 20th century, we encounter Villa Mallet-Stevens—a private house that epitomizes modernity through sleek lines and minimalist aesthetics. A photograph transports us directly into this architectural marvel built in 1927—truly ahead of its time. Delving deeper into historical records, an engraving reveals fifteenth-century domestic architecture along the Rhine River at Baccarach. This glimpse into medieval living showcases both simplicity and charm that still resonate today. Turning our attention towards Trouville's brick villa illustrated in La Brique Ordinaire brings forth visions of coastal beauty combined with timeless elegance. Its design seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal—an inspiration for future architects.