Thornburg Village, also known as Normandy Village, is a unique apartment complex located in Berkeley, CA. Developed by Jack Thornburg and designed by William Raymond Yelland, the village opened its doors in 1927. Inspired by the architectural styles of rural Europe, Thornburg Village features a combination of brick and stone walls, irregularly laid brick paving, and carved heads and gargoyles hanging above the first story. The interiors of the apartments resemble hand-hewn stone and timber, with earthen fireplaces and dowelled oak floors, creating a bohemian and rustic atmosphere.
Jack Thornburg, a 25-year-old Californian, built Thornburg Village as a self-contained community with several unique apartment buildings, each individually owned. The architect, William Raymond Yelland, known for his Storybook Style, designed the first phase of the village, incorporating elements from medieval European architecture. Thornburg's inspiration for this European-style development remains unclear, but his vision has created a charming and distinctive enclave in Berkeley.
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