Hobbs's architecture: containing designs and ground plans for villas, cottages and other edifices, both suburban and rural, adapted to the United StatesWith rules for criticism, and introduction . prominent. The only correct mode is to treatthem subjectly. Designing a building Is like a battleupon canvas of color, each part striving for suprem-acy. This is truthful in material nature, as It is inman and animals—all a strife for life. The architect, like all others, should make anhonest distribution of his forces, or he starves onepart and overloads with fatness the others. Giveeach Its just du
Hobbs's architecture: containing designs and ground plans for villas, cottages and other edifices, both suburban and rural, adapted to the United StatesWith rules for criticism, and introduction . prominent. The only correct mode is to treatthem subjectly. Designing a building Is like a battleupon canvas of color, each part striving for suprem-acy. This is truthful in material nature, as It is inman and animals—all a strife for life. The architect, like all others, should make anhonest distribution of his forces, or he starves onepart and overloads with fatness the others. Giveeach Its just due, and they will all be quiet; nowrangling; but one beautiful, peaceful, harmoniousassemblage, all coming forward with their little gifts,giving them quietly and freely. Such Is harmony. First Floor.—A, conservatory, i6 feet 6 inchesby 21 feet; B, parlor, 16 by 31 feet 6 Inches; C,vestibule, 12 by 12 feet; D, hall, 12 feet wide ; E,sitting-room, 25 feet 6 inches by 16 feet 3 inches ; F,library, 11 by 6 feet; G, dining-room, 14 feet 9 Inchesby 28 feet; H, store-room, 10 by 10 feet; I, kitchen,18 by 18 feet; J, scullery, 11 by 18 feet; K, L,porches ; M, N, side porches.(150) DESIGN FIRST FLODR. ( ISI » DESIGN LXVI. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. This design was drawn for the Hon. Andrew , at Bellefonte, Pa. It Is of mountain freestone,laid In rubble-work, pointed with white mortar, witha neat black line; the wood-work outside paintedand sanded the color of the stone ; the Interior ar-ranged with regard to comfort as well as plumbing Is very complete, and mirror-backwashstands and other improvements are placed Inthe house. Heating is accomplished by means of anImproved heater, low-down grates, etc. PreferringInside finish of best quality and workmanship tooutside show, the building is but two stories high, inorder to obtain this result without exceeding thedesired amount. This house cost ^27,000. First Flooi\—1, front porch; 2, vestibule, 6 feet 8Inches by 9
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