Southern Classic

For this series of articles, we will examine a number of buildings / residences that I will call, “Southern Classic”. The goal is to get to an understanding of the iconic southern building with a view toward being able to apply the style toward the design of other buildings.

Exterior Color choices:

• Painted White
• Red / Clay Brick
• Black Shutters

Exterior Design Features:

• Two Stories
• Balustrade
• Raised off of the ground
• Porch
  • 6 to 8 feet deep; possibly 10
• Classical Order
  • Doric Columns

Typified by these examples:

• Oak Alley