International studio . al housingscheme at Walker, and at the North of EnglandCottage Exhibition his designs for model cottagesgained for him the gold, silver, and bronzemedals. His cottage designs were well thoughtout, and while the convenience of the occupantswas always consulted in the planning, thegeneral design was of an agreeable the construction of these cottages at WestCalder the practice of building the external wallswith cavities was followed ; the surfaces wererough-casted and lime-washed and the basestarred as an additional precaution againstdampness. Highland slates o
International studio . al housingscheme at Walker, and at the North of EnglandCottage Exhibition his designs for model cottagesgained for him the gold, silver, and bronzemedals. His cottage designs were well thoughtout, and while the convenience of the occupantswas always consulted in the planning, thegeneral design was of an agreeable the construction of these cottages at WestCalder the practice of building the external wallswith cavities was followed ; the surfaces wererough-casted and lime-washed and the basestarred as an additional precaution againstdampness. Highland slates of a rough texturewere employed for the roof, and the porch,loggia, terrace, and paths were paved with stoneflags. Inside the woodwork was painted white,and the walls throughout distempered a lightgrey colour, giving a pleasing and restful constructed the cottages contain three bed-rooms, and all the rooms look on to the gardenand get sun at some part of the day. (hir remaining illustration is of a country 149. < f , X C-H o u w J ~ Q u , i ^ <a < < _] — < K U 6ti f-H CO k- w W £ X. H H < < tt A (J w a ^ ^ < O - CJ w Recent Designs in Domestic Architecture
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