Streamline Moderne Style in Nob Hill
MetroABQ Styles: Streamline Moderne, also referred to as Art Moderne, was a late Art Deco design style which emerged during the 1930s in response to the harsh economic times of the Great Depression. Its architectural style emphasizes aerodynamic curving forms, long horizontal lines, and sometimes nautical elements. These uniquely-designed homes were built in the Metro area between 1935 – WWII; a good sampling can be found around the University of New Mexico.
Above, the nautical porthole window is a prominent feature, along with subdued earth-tone flow lines, horizontal windowing and glass block windows.
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An example of the flowlines for a Streamline Moderne home in the UNM area
With the country going through the worst economic times ever, the Art Moderne style was streamlined–gone was any unnecessary ornament. Sharp angles were replaced with simple, aerodynamic curves. Exotic woods and stone were replaced with cement and glass.
The home to the left has a simple but prominent aqua streamlined flowline accent above the door across the front. Below, notice the flat roof, flow lines, rounded corners, tube railing, corner windows & a simple cantilever porch roof.
Streamline Moderne: Flat roof, flow lines, rounded corners, tube railing, corner windows & a simple cantilever porch roof.
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