Bungalows

Bungalows featuring Classic Rock Face Block Designs

The bungalow style has its roots in the native architectural style of Bengal, India. During the late 19th century and the waning days of the British Empire, English officers had small houses built in the “Bangla”style. The houses were one story with tile or thatched roofs and wide, covered verandas with Classic Rock face block exteriors.

The porch offered a place outside in the fresh air but still protected from the sun and rain.  It essentially became another room of the house.  In view of the street, it was a place for people to relax and visit with neighbors. It was a place for people to see and be seen, and became an important gathering place.  With arrival of mass produced building materials, porches were also a cheap, easy way to add ornamentation to a home.