Floral inspirations & architectural ingenuity
We don’t often use personifying words to define the architectural styles seen around the world. However, in Bermuda where homes are described as charming and full of character, it comes as no surprise that we have ‘decorative eyebrows’ over our windows and ‘welcoming arms’ entrances. But where did these classic Bermudian architectural quirks originate from? Hurricanes have played a significant role in the evolution of the Bermuda-style home. In the early 1600’s – when the island was first colonized – cedar was the material of choice for the construction of buildings, and their roofs were made from thatched palmetto fronds. […]