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How the Mansard Roof Took Over

November 26, 2018 elisajordan

When I was growing up in Southern California, I was always wondering these weird, steep roofs that heavily hung over…

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Posted in: Architecture, Buildings, mansard roof, Uncategorized Filed under: attic, baroque period, dormer windows, france, francois mansart, mansard, mansard roof, mansart, pierre lescot, postmodern architecture, second french empire, Southern California

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