Daisy Town's Eclectic Architecture

Daisy Town's Eclectic Architecture. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. , The buildings you see along this shaded street are a hodgepodge of designs. These rustic cabins were built by city dwellers inspired by the “back-to-nature” movement. Influenced by the craftsman style of architecture, which emphasized simplicity and the use of natural materials, some cabins are made of board and batten, while others use rough-hewn logs. Outdoor living spaces such as large porches brought nature into these mountain retreats. Rustic design continued in the interior, with exposed wood ceilings, walls, and floors. , Elkmont architecture is eclectic. While most of the cabins reflect characteristics of the craftsman style, all have been changed over the years, repaired and remodeled to suit individual needs. , Some cabins along this street, like those you see in this picture, were adapted from railroad “set-off houses.” Their original use was temporary, mobile housing for timber workers and their families.