Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Normandy Village, Berkeley

On Spruce Street, just above Hearst, Normandy Village is a set of apartments designed to resemble a small village in rural France--with turrets, gargoyles, and patterned brick walls.  Originally called Thornburg Village, after the 25 year old developer, Jack Thornburg, the first apartments were opened in 1927.  What an abundance of drawing subjects!



2 comments:

  1. Wonderful!
    Your sketches really reflect the character of this special place.
    Sonia

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