Split-Level Ranch (1945 – 1980s)
In this popular variation of the Ranch house style, a Split-Level Ranch has three or more levels.
History:
A Split-Level Ranch is a Ranch Style house that is divided into several parts. One section is lowered and one section is raised.
Split-level design reflects an approach popularized by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright believed that houses with “half floors” would blend naturally with the landscape. Living areas could be separated from private areas by just a few steps, rather than a single long staircase.
Features:
The main entrance is usually (although not always) on the center level and opens into the living area. From there, a short flight of stairs leads up to the bedrooms while another short flight of stairs lead down to the garage.
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