PR02: Cowboy Architecture Research

Panelling and wood make up much of the architecture of old 'ghost towns' that I looked up that have kept the Old West Cowboy style. 

Verandas are very important, helping to support the whole structure and to provide shelter from the harsh conditions. They can often look quite complex and have many adjoining structures.

Bright colours to reflect light are quite popular in these kinds of towns which also make the buildings look brighter. Balconies can suggest wealth as well as utilising the space/roofing above the entrances for something useful.

Columns help to supposrt buildings but can also be used decoratively too, especially since the rest of the structures usually have simple decoration otherwise. Roof shapes seem to vary greatly, and there doesn't seem to be one completely unified shape, which may be because of the time and the resources available when made.

I do like the smaller details like the smaller planks of wood on either side of the column, strengthening it's connection to the roof, and the borders along the top of the buildings. I feel like my Bounty Hunter character could have an office that is somewhat small but attempts to push as many of these details together as possible for the sake of seeming 'fancier' and 'wealthier'.

Columns, balconies, wood and verandas seem to be the most important aspects of this architectural style, so they will effect the exterior of his office and a large part of the town.