Clear Passage: Why We Still Love Breezeways After 200 Years
In the early 18th century the breezeway was a necessity in hot climates, given that many people used fire for cooking and air conditioners were just a wild futuristic idea. A short passage between a home and a summer kitchen covered by only a roof made sure the main building didn't overheat—or immediately catch fire if the worst happened. Today, there's no urgent utilitarian need for a breezeways, but we still love them. Although modernist architects have embraced the concept, these examples on more classic homes show why a breezeway is just plain romantic.
This breezeway embraces the beautiful hills of the Napa Valley, but it also separates the bedrooms from the main house, an idea that promises a restful night's sleep.
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