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Excerpt from The Model Architect, Vol. 1 of 2: A Series of Original Designs for Cottages, Villas, Suburban Residences, Etc., Accompanied by Explanations, Specifications, Estimates, and Elaborate Details; Prepared Expressly for the Use of Projectors and Artisans Throughout the United States
The present work was undertaken with considerable deference and not without forethought. For some time previous to its commencement the author had been engaged in preparing designs for a large number of country residences to be erected in widely distant places, and was forcibly struck with the great want Of information displayed by those concerned in these matters. It is true that much has been written and read on the subject, and a great number of handsomely engraved designs on fine paper have been pre sented to the public, threatening annihilation to the architect's bill, but no one knows so well as he who has trusted in these promises, the difference between a beautiful picture and a comfortable dwelling. In short such works as have come under notice are quite inadequate to the end proposed. They inculcate very false ideas in the general reader, and give to the builder no new or valuable information. They are much better ornaments for the centre table, than guides to a practical man.
Impressed with these views, the author was led to believe that the production of a matter of fact business like book on cottages and country residences was a desideratum. A work that should contain a series Of original designs, adapted to every grade of living, from the humblest cottage to the noblest man sion, all accurately delineated to a scale, so that every one might examine for himself and judge of their practicability. He also deemed it requisite that these designs should be complete, comprising both elevations and plans, together with all such details as are usually made out in the form of working drawings, so that the builder might have all parts, both ornamental and constructive, immediately before his eye. In connexion with these, there should be such specifications and bills of quantities as are usually prepared by an architect, and in addition, articles on the various parts of the building that should furnish valuable information to the experienced man and to the learner.
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The present work was undertaken with considerable deference and not without forethought. For some time previous to its commencement the author had been engaged in preparing designs for a large number of country residences to be erected in widely distant places, and was forcibly struck with the great want Of information displayed by those concerned in these matters. It is true that much has been written and read on the subject, and a great number of handsomely engraved designs on fine paper have been pre sented to the public, threatening annihilation to the architect's bill, but no one knows so well as he who has trusted in these promises, the difference between a beautiful picture and a comfortable dwelling. In short such works as have come under notice are quite inadequate to the end proposed. They inculcate very false ideas in the general reader, and give to the builder no new or valuable information. They are much better ornaments for the centre table, than guides to a practical man.
Impressed with these views, the author was led to believe that the production of a matter of fact business like book on cottages and country residences was a desideratum. A work that should contain a series Of original designs, adapted to every grade of living, from the humblest cottage to the noblest man sion, all accurately delineated to a scale, so that every one might examine for himself and judge of their practicability. He also deemed it requisite that these designs should be complete, comprising both elevations and plans, together with all such details as are usually made out in the form of working drawings, so that the builder might have all parts, both ornamental and constructive, immediately before his eye. In connexion with these, there should be such specifications and bills of quantities as are usually prepared by an architect, and in addition, articles on the various parts of the building that should furnish valuable information to the experienced man and to the learner.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Publisher - Forgotten Books
Author(s) - Samuel Sloan
Hardback
Published Date -
ISBN - 9780265592878
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
Page Count - 282
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