<section><h2><h2>If You Were a House, Which Architectural Style Would You Be?</h2></h2><p>Are you more of a stalwart Brutalist, or a histrionic Beaux-Arts? Take our quiz to find out!</p></section><section><h2><h2>Beaux-Arts (1830s–1900) </h2></h2><p><p>Theatrical, grandiose, and perhaps a little vain, you would be a beautiful Beaux-Arts style structure, complete with columns, winding staircases, balustrades, and anything else your heart desired. Inspired by a wide variety of historic periods and elements, you reject any notion of conformity and prefer to forge your own unique path in life. You probably also enjoy a good ghost story, and would welcome a benevolent spirit into your abode. </p><p>Check out our article <em><a href="http://savingplaces.org/stories/full-house-in-this-restored-beaux-arts-mansion" target="_blank">It's a Full House in This Restored Beaux-Arts Mansion</a></em> to learn more about this unique architectural style.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2>Bauhaus or International Style (1919–present) </h2></h3><p><p>Minimalist, edgy, and artistic, you have unique tastes and a strong sense of self. Ornamentation you can take or leave, but a house must be functional. You may come across as a little austere, but that’s only because you value efficiency and experimentation and don’t like being undermined. Your structure would feature clean lines, simple shapes, smooth materials like glass and steel, and would very likely be full of mood lighting and your favorite art pieces. </p><p>Dive into all things Bauhaus our article<em> <a href="http://savingplaces.org/stories/a-brief-history-of-bauhaus-architecture" target="_blank">A Brief History of Bauhaus Architecture</a>. </em>To learn more about the International Style, check out <a href="http://savingplaces.org/places/glass-house" target="_blank">The Glass House</a>, which is one of our <a href="http://savingplaces.org/historic-sites" target="_blank">Historic Sites</a> and a prime example of an International Style residence.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2>Courtyard Houses (6000 BCE–present) </h2></h3><p><p>Sophisticated and unpretentious, you are curious and worldly. A courtyard (or an atrium) would rest in the center of your house, acting as both a garden and a connecting link to all rooms in your structure. An ancient floorplan, the courtyard house has existed internationally, from Jordan to Greece to India to England to China (where they are called ‘Siheyuan’) and beyond. Your house would feature a square or rectangular-shaped floorplan built around an outdoor space, infusing your residence with fresh air and nature. </p><p>Read about a modernized take on the courtyard house in our article <em><a href="http://savingplaces.org/stories/portland-architect-john-yeons-deep-connection-to-place" target="_blank">Portland Architect John Yeon's Deep Connection to Place</a></em>.</p></p></section><section><h3><h2>Victorian (1837–1901) </h2></h3><p><p>Traditional yet whimsical, you appear elegant to those who don’t know you well and eccentric to those who do. You enjoy your creature comforts just as much as you enjoy complex designs, resulting in a structure that is ornamental and generously decorated. A steeply pitched roof, multiple stories, asymmetrical design, and plenty of decorative moldings and trims would adorn your abode. </p><p>Learn more about Victorian architecture in our article <em><a href="http://savingplaces.org/stories/haas-lilienthal-san-francisco-victorian" target="_blank">A San Francisco Victorian House Provides a Portal to the Past</a></em>, which focuses on the <a href="http://savingplaces.org/places/haas-lilienthal-house" target="_blank">Haas-Lilienthal House</a>, an 1886 Queen Anne-style Victorian house that is one of our <a href="http://savingplaces.org/national-treasures" target="_blank">National Treasures</a>. </p></p></section><section><h3><h2>Brutalist (1950s-1970s) </h2></h3><p><p>Bold, unfiltered, and maybe a little polarizing, you appreciate how rebellious simplicity can be in a world full of ornamentation. Your Brutalist structure would exude strength and decisiveness with its hulking, monochromatic form, but it’s size also invites attention. You may be strong as an ox, but perhaps you secretly enjoy the limelight more than you let on. </p><p>Learn more about Brutalism and Paul Rudolph, one of the founders of the Brutalist movement, in our articles <a href="http://savingplaces.org/stories/boston-public-librarys-renovation-proves-brutalism-has-a-place-today" target="_blank"><em>Boston Public Library's Renovation Proves Brutalism Has a Place Today</em></a><em> </em>and <em><a href="http://savingplaces.org/stories/paul-rudolphs-cocoon-house-emerges-newly-restored" target="_blank">Paul Rudolph's Cocoon House Emerges Newly Restored</a></em>.</p></p></section><section><h2><h2>Which painting speaks to you? </h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2>Do you prefer minimalism or maximalism? </h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Which of these trends is your favorite? </h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Which of these trends is your LEAST favorite? </strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>How do you like your ceilings? </h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>You have two hours to kill. What do you watch? </h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Which word best describes you? </h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors? </h2></h3></section>