What is this material and this thing called?

[alpacinou]

What is this material and this thing called?



Is it plaster?

I like how in this building the orange of the bricks and the white of the plaster mix.

 

[emsr2d2]

It could be stucco. It could be concrete that's been painted white!

 

[Rover_KE]

The structure with a roof supported by two columns and attached to the house is a portico.

 

[Skrej]

The columns could even be painted wood. They might also be some kind of composite material. It's impossible to say for sure without being able to examine closely.

 

[tedmc]

The columns could even be painted wood. They might also be some kind of composite material. It's impossible to say for sure without being able to examine closely.

I don't see any reason for the columns to be carved out of wood though it is possible. It will not last long under outdoor conditions and the cost would be prohibitive. The columns are more likely made of concrete which are moulded to the shape complete with embelishments. Stucco is more commonly used for plain walls in houses.

 

[alpacinou]

Is this okay?

I like how in this building the orange of the bricks and the white of the portico and windows mix.

Is there a better way to express it?

 

[Tdol]

John Nash, the architect behind many buildings in London like the ones surrounding Regent's Park, used stucco- Portland cement plaster.

https://bestgapp.co.uk/news/stucco-fronted-homes-stand-test-of-time/

 

[tedmc]

I like how the white of the portico and windows contrasts with the terracotta colour of the facing bricks of the building.

 

[alpacinou]

John Nash, the architect behind many buildings in London like the ones surrounding Regent's Park, used stucco- Portland cement plaster.

https://bestgapp.co.uk/news/stucco-fronted-homes-stand-test-of-time/

Are there alleys in London where there are both stucco-fronted and brick houses?

Is this okay?

I was browsing the neighborhood. I liked how the spotless white of stucco-fronted houses mixed with the orange of the brickwork of other houses.

 

[Skrej]

I don't see any reason for the columns to be carved out of wood though it is possible. It will not last long under outdoor conditions and the cost would be prohibitive. The columns are more likely made of concrete which are moulded to the shape complete with embelishments. Stucco is more commonly used for plain walls in houses.

Did you look at the link I included, which specifically deals with wooden exterior columns? Wood is extremely common for such pillars and columns, even with exterior applications. Here are more wooden ones.

Wooden columns were a key feature of Antebellum architecture throughout the American South.

Nowadays, cast fiberglass and other composite plastics are common as well.

Again, we can't tell anything for certain in that picture. Also, for those wondering about stucco - stucco is a exterior application. It's a decorative covering, and can't be used to bear any weight. While you could stucco over the columns, the actual columns themselves would have to be made out of some other material.

 

[alpacinou]

Also, for those wondering about stucco - stucco is a exterior application. It's a decorative covering, and can't be used to bear any weight. While you could stucco over the columns, the actual columns themselves would have to be made out of some other material.

That's why I'm using fronted.

Is this okay?

I was browsing the neighborhood. I liked how the spotless white of stucco-fronted houses mixed with the orange of the brickwork of other houses.

 

[Skrej]

I wouldn't use 'fronted' - it's needlessly redundant.

I liked how the spotless white stuccoed houses mixed with the orange brickwork of other houses.

 

[Tdol]

Are there alleys in London where there are both stucco-fronted and brick houses?

You can find buildings with both. https://www.soane.org/