RETREATS, A Series of Designs Plans and Elevations for Cottages, Villas, and Ornamental Buildings
CONTENTS.
Section I. COTTAGES.
I. Grecian Cottage
II. Rural Cottage
III. Gothic Cottage
IV. Regular Cottage
V. Irregular Gothic Cottage
VI. Uniform Cottage
VII. Sporting Lodge
VIII. Gothic Residence
IX. Grecian Residence
X. Rustic Cottage Residence
XI. Coupled Houses
Section II.—VILLAS.
XII. Parsonage House—Ground Plan
XIII. Lawn Front Elevation ib.
XIV. Family Residence—Ground Plan
XV. Lawn Front Elevation
XVI. Irregular House—Ground Plan
XVII. Perspective View
XVIII. Gothic House—Ground Plan
XIX. Lawn Front Elevation
XX. Gothic Villa—Ground Plan
XXI. Lawn Front Elevation
XXII. Ionic Villa - Ground Plan
XXIII. Lawn Front Elevation
XXIV. Second Elevation
XXV. Doric Villa - Ground Plan
XXVI. Front Elevation
XXVII. Coritnthian Villa - Ground Plan
XXVIII. Entrance Front
XXIX. Family Villa - Ground Plan
XXX. Perspective View
Section III. ORNAMENTAL BUILDINGS.
XXXI. Conservatory
XXXII. Bridge
XXXIII. Park Entrance
XXXIV. Stable Building - Ground Plan
XXXV. Perspective Elevation
XXXVI. Privte Chapel
XXXVII. Fishing Lodge
XXXVIII. Bath
XXXIX. Aquatic Temple
XL. Water Gate
XLI. Rustic Lodge
***
PREFACE.
It has been asserted by an eminent author, that "Design pleases by the visible footsteps of intelligence it discovers ;"—an argument satisfactory to the mind by the intimation of an estimable quality influencing it, and that daily experience proves to be correct.
In buildings it is admitted, that those possessing convenience and elegance are generally preferred to such as are without those qualities; and also that a moderate sum may be so appropriated as to make an appearance of considerable importance, while a large amount may be expended so as to produce but an insignificant effect.
Of the observations set forth in the following pages, it may be proper to observe, that the author submits them with deference, as corresponding with the principles laid down by the most eminent professors who have treated of architectural composition.
As each design has been made with reference to some particular case which either has arisen or is likely to occur, the descriptions are preceded by some general remarks on the impressions under which they have been produced. For greater convenience, the subjects contained in this work are divided into three classes; the first class consisting of Cottage Residences, or "Retirements" of a limited description, adapted more particularly to the environs of the metropolis; the second class containing Villas, or "retreats" of the higher order; and the third class comprising Ornamental Buildings, some of which may be considered as appendages to the preceding designs, and others that may be erected independent of them.
As several excellent works already exist of this description, each differing in their mode of treatment even of similar objects, and containing other features altogether original, so if the author be allowed to have contributed any additional hints worthy the subject and public attention, he shall consider his humble exertion to be amply rewarded.
Foley Place, 1833.
***
An excerpt from the beginning of the first section:
COTTAGES.
PLATE I.
GRECIAN COTTAGE.
As all superior erections, whether public or private, should be suitably designed to their situation, as well as to the particular objects for which they are built; so a Cottage should possess a character adapted to the local circumstances connected with it. To construct a Hermitage, as has sometimes been done, on the road-side of an approach to a populous town or city, would necessarily be out of true character; it is in a wild uncultivated country, amidst the picturesque scenery of the crag and precipice, that such objects strike with effect.
The present design is for the residence of an active partner in a mercantile house. Its features are calculated for a retirement suited to relieve the mind from the fatigues of .the day; and it possesses neatness and accommodation sufficient to indicate its vicinity to the metropolis.
Its approach is by a broad gravel-walk, with thickly planted shrubberies on each side, at the end of which the entrance is by a porch in the centre of the building, opening to a hall and staircase, which forms a place of general access to the house. On the ground-floor it communicates, on either hand, with the principal living rooms, and opposite to a private room; the dimensions of the former being 20 feet by 15 feet, and of the latter 18 feet by 11 ; each being about 10 feet 6 inches high.
The chamber-floor would consist of three bed-rooms and two dressing-rooms of moderate...
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Section I. COTTAGES.
I. Grecian Cottage
II. Rural Cottage
III. Gothic Cottage
IV. Regular Cottage
V. Irregular Gothic Cottage
VI. Uniform Cottage
VII. Sporting Lodge
VIII. Gothic Residence
IX. Grecian Residence
X. Rustic Cottage Residence
XI. Coupled Houses
Section II.—VILLAS.
XII. Parsonage House—Ground Plan
XIII. Lawn Front Elevation ib.
XIV. Family Residence—Ground Plan
XV. Lawn Front Elevation
XVI. Irregular House—Ground Plan
XVII. Perspective View
XVIII. Gothic House—Ground Plan
XIX. Lawn Front Elevation
XX. Gothic Villa—Ground Plan
XXI. Lawn Front Elevation
XXII. Ionic Villa - Ground Plan
XXIII. Lawn Front Elevation
XXIV. Second Elevation
XXV. Doric Villa - Ground Plan
XXVI. Front Elevation
XXVII. Coritnthian Villa - Ground Plan
XXVIII. Entrance Front
XXIX. Family Villa - Ground Plan
XXX. Perspective View
Section III. ORNAMENTAL BUILDINGS.
XXXI. Conservatory
XXXII. Bridge
XXXIII. Park Entrance
XXXIV. Stable Building - Ground Plan
XXXV. Perspective Elevation
XXXVI. Privte Chapel
XXXVII. Fishing Lodge
XXXVIII. Bath
XXXIX. Aquatic Temple
XL. Water Gate
XLI. Rustic Lodge
***
PREFACE.
It has been asserted by an eminent author, that "Design pleases by the visible footsteps of intelligence it discovers ;"—an argument satisfactory to the mind by the intimation of an estimable quality influencing it, and that daily experience proves to be correct.
In buildings it is admitted, that those possessing convenience and elegance are generally preferred to such as are without those qualities; and also that a moderate sum may be so appropriated as to make an appearance of considerable importance, while a large amount may be expended so as to produce but an insignificant effect.
Of the observations set forth in the following pages, it may be proper to observe, that the author submits them with deference, as corresponding with the principles laid down by the most eminent professors who have treated of architectural composition.
As each design has been made with reference to some particular case which either has arisen or is likely to occur, the descriptions are preceded by some general remarks on the impressions under which they have been produced. For greater convenience, the subjects contained in this work are divided into three classes; the first class consisting of Cottage Residences, or "Retirements" of a limited description, adapted more particularly to the environs of the metropolis; the second class containing Villas, or "retreats" of the higher order; and the third class comprising Ornamental Buildings, some of which may be considered as appendages to the preceding designs, and others that may be erected independent of them.
As several excellent works already exist of this description, each differing in their mode of treatment even of similar objects, and containing other features altogether original, so if the author be allowed to have contributed any additional hints worthy the subject and public attention, he shall consider his humble exertion to be amply rewarded.
Foley Place, 1833.
***
An excerpt from the beginning of the first section:
COTTAGES.
PLATE I.
GRECIAN COTTAGE.
As all superior erections, whether public or private, should be suitably designed to their situation, as well as to the particular objects for which they are built; so a Cottage should possess a character adapted to the local circumstances connected with it. To construct a Hermitage, as has sometimes been done, on the road-side of an approach to a populous town or city, would necessarily be out of true character; it is in a wild uncultivated country, amidst the picturesque scenery of the crag and precipice, that such objects strike with effect.
The present design is for the residence of an active partner in a mercantile house. Its features are calculated for a retirement suited to relieve the mind from the fatigues of .the day; and it possesses neatness and accommodation sufficient to indicate its vicinity to the metropolis.
Its approach is by a broad gravel-walk, with thickly planted shrubberies on each side, at the end of which the entrance is by a porch in the centre of the building, opening to a hall and staircase, which forms a place of general access to the house. On the ground-floor it communicates, on either hand, with the principal living rooms, and opposite to a private room; the dimensions of the former being 20 feet by 15 feet, and of the latter 18 feet by 11 ; each being about 10 feet 6 inches high.
The chamber-floor would consist of three bed-rooms and two dressing-rooms of moderate...
RETREATS, A Series of Designs Plans and Elevations for Cottages, Villas, and Ornamental Buildings
CONTENTS.
Section I. COTTAGES.
I. Grecian Cottage
II. Rural Cottage
III. Gothic Cottage
IV. Regular Cottage
V. Irregular Gothic Cottage
VI. Uniform Cottage
VII. Sporting Lodge
VIII. Gothic Residence
IX. Grecian Residence
X. Rustic Cottage Residence
XI. Coupled Houses
Section II.—VILLAS.
XII. Parsonage House—Ground Plan
XIII. Lawn Front Elevation ib.
XIV. Family Residence—Ground Plan
XV. Lawn Front Elevation
XVI. Irregular House—Ground Plan
XVII. Perspective View
XVIII. Gothic House—Ground Plan
XIX. Lawn Front Elevation
XX. Gothic Villa—Ground Plan
XXI. Lawn Front Elevation
XXII. Ionic Villa - Ground Plan
XXIII. Lawn Front Elevation
XXIV. Second Elevation
XXV. Doric Villa - Ground Plan
XXVI. Front Elevation
XXVII. Coritnthian Villa - Ground Plan
XXVIII. Entrance Front
XXIX. Family Villa - Ground Plan
XXX. Perspective View
Section III. ORNAMENTAL BUILDINGS.
XXXI. Conservatory
XXXII. Bridge
XXXIII. Park Entrance
XXXIV. Stable Building - Ground Plan
XXXV. Perspective Elevation
XXXVI. Privte Chapel
XXXVII. Fishing Lodge
XXXVIII. Bath
XXXIX. Aquatic Temple
XL. Water Gate
XLI. Rustic Lodge
***
PREFACE.
It has been asserted by an eminent author, that "Design pleases by the visible footsteps of intelligence it discovers ;"—an argument satisfactory to the mind by the intimation of an estimable quality influencing it, and that daily experience proves to be correct.
In buildings it is admitted, that those possessing convenience and elegance are generally preferred to such as are without those qualities; and also that a moderate sum may be so appropriated as to make an appearance of considerable importance, while a large amount may be expended so as to produce but an insignificant effect.
Of the observations set forth in the following pages, it may be proper to observe, that the author submits them with deference, as corresponding with the principles laid down by the most eminent professors who have treated of architectural composition.
As each design has been made with reference to some particular case which either has arisen or is likely to occur, the descriptions are preceded by some general remarks on the impressions under which they have been produced. For greater convenience, the subjects contained in this work are divided into three classes; the first class consisting of Cottage Residences, or "Retirements" of a limited description, adapted more particularly to the environs of the metropolis; the second class containing Villas, or "retreats" of the higher order; and the third class comprising Ornamental Buildings, some of which may be considered as appendages to the preceding designs, and others that may be erected independent of them.
As several excellent works already exist of this description, each differing in their mode of treatment even of similar objects, and containing other features altogether original, so if the author be allowed to have contributed any additional hints worthy the subject and public attention, he shall consider his humble exertion to be amply rewarded.
Foley Place, 1833.
***
An excerpt from the beginning of the first section:
COTTAGES.
PLATE I.
GRECIAN COTTAGE.
As all superior erections, whether public or private, should be suitably designed to their situation, as well as to the particular objects for which they are built; so a Cottage should possess a character adapted to the local circumstances connected with it. To construct a Hermitage, as has sometimes been done, on the road-side of an approach to a populous town or city, would necessarily be out of true character; it is in a wild uncultivated country, amidst the picturesque scenery of the crag and precipice, that such objects strike with effect.
The present design is for the residence of an active partner in a mercantile house. Its features are calculated for a retirement suited to relieve the mind from the fatigues of .the day; and it possesses neatness and accommodation sufficient to indicate its vicinity to the metropolis.
Its approach is by a broad gravel-walk, with thickly planted shrubberies on each side, at the end of which the entrance is by a porch in the centre of the building, opening to a hall and staircase, which forms a place of general access to the house. On the ground-floor it communicates, on either hand, with the principal living rooms, and opposite to a private room; the dimensions of the former being 20 feet by 15 feet, and of the latter 18 feet by 11 ; each being about 10 feet 6 inches high.
The chamber-floor would consist of three bed-rooms and two dressing-rooms of moderate...
Section I. COTTAGES.
I. Grecian Cottage
II. Rural Cottage
III. Gothic Cottage
IV. Regular Cottage
V. Irregular Gothic Cottage
VI. Uniform Cottage
VII. Sporting Lodge
VIII. Gothic Residence
IX. Grecian Residence
X. Rustic Cottage Residence
XI. Coupled Houses
Section II.—VILLAS.
XII. Parsonage House—Ground Plan
XIII. Lawn Front Elevation ib.
XIV. Family Residence—Ground Plan
XV. Lawn Front Elevation
XVI. Irregular House—Ground Plan
XVII. Perspective View
XVIII. Gothic House—Ground Plan
XIX. Lawn Front Elevation
XX. Gothic Villa—Ground Plan
XXI. Lawn Front Elevation
XXII. Ionic Villa - Ground Plan
XXIII. Lawn Front Elevation
XXIV. Second Elevation
XXV. Doric Villa - Ground Plan
XXVI. Front Elevation
XXVII. Coritnthian Villa - Ground Plan
XXVIII. Entrance Front
XXIX. Family Villa - Ground Plan
XXX. Perspective View
Section III. ORNAMENTAL BUILDINGS.
XXXI. Conservatory
XXXII. Bridge
XXXIII. Park Entrance
XXXIV. Stable Building - Ground Plan
XXXV. Perspective Elevation
XXXVI. Privte Chapel
XXXVII. Fishing Lodge
XXXVIII. Bath
XXXIX. Aquatic Temple
XL. Water Gate
XLI. Rustic Lodge
***
PREFACE.
It has been asserted by an eminent author, that "Design pleases by the visible footsteps of intelligence it discovers ;"—an argument satisfactory to the mind by the intimation of an estimable quality influencing it, and that daily experience proves to be correct.
In buildings it is admitted, that those possessing convenience and elegance are generally preferred to such as are without those qualities; and also that a moderate sum may be so appropriated as to make an appearance of considerable importance, while a large amount may be expended so as to produce but an insignificant effect.
Of the observations set forth in the following pages, it may be proper to observe, that the author submits them with deference, as corresponding with the principles laid down by the most eminent professors who have treated of architectural composition.
As each design has been made with reference to some particular case which either has arisen or is likely to occur, the descriptions are preceded by some general remarks on the impressions under which they have been produced. For greater convenience, the subjects contained in this work are divided into three classes; the first class consisting of Cottage Residences, or "Retirements" of a limited description, adapted more particularly to the environs of the metropolis; the second class containing Villas, or "retreats" of the higher order; and the third class comprising Ornamental Buildings, some of which may be considered as appendages to the preceding designs, and others that may be erected independent of them.
As several excellent works already exist of this description, each differing in their mode of treatment even of similar objects, and containing other features altogether original, so if the author be allowed to have contributed any additional hints worthy the subject and public attention, he shall consider his humble exertion to be amply rewarded.
Foley Place, 1833.
***
An excerpt from the beginning of the first section:
COTTAGES.
PLATE I.
GRECIAN COTTAGE.
As all superior erections, whether public or private, should be suitably designed to their situation, as well as to the particular objects for which they are built; so a Cottage should possess a character adapted to the local circumstances connected with it. To construct a Hermitage, as has sometimes been done, on the road-side of an approach to a populous town or city, would necessarily be out of true character; it is in a wild uncultivated country, amidst the picturesque scenery of the crag and precipice, that such objects strike with effect.
The present design is for the residence of an active partner in a mercantile house. Its features are calculated for a retirement suited to relieve the mind from the fatigues of .the day; and it possesses neatness and accommodation sufficient to indicate its vicinity to the metropolis.
Its approach is by a broad gravel-walk, with thickly planted shrubberies on each side, at the end of which the entrance is by a porch in the centre of the building, opening to a hall and staircase, which forms a place of general access to the house. On the ground-floor it communicates, on either hand, with the principal living rooms, and opposite to a private room; the dimensions of the former being 20 feet by 15 feet, and of the latter 18 feet by 11 ; each being about 10 feet 6 inches high.
The chamber-floor would consist of three bed-rooms and two dressing-rooms of moderate...
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