Studio: international art (86.1923)

DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE AT
THE ROYAL ACADEMY a 0

THE rich traditions of British domestic
architecture provide an unfailing source
of inspiration to the present generation of
architects. The attractive houses which we"
illustrate from drawings exhibited in this
year’s Academy are clearly the result of a
keen and sympathetic study of the methods
of these old builders. Whether built of
brick, stone or half-timber, the character
and beauty of these houses results from
well-considered proportions, the right
selection and employment of materials, and
a direct and visible expression of sound
and appropriate construction. 0 0

While these qualities are common to all
good work, there is always scope for dis-
tinctive personal vision, as these few
examples show, whether the problem be
the conversion or restoration of an old
structure, or the creation of a new building.

GBOUND FLCDE PLAN

OLD MANOR HOUSE, ELLISFIELD, HANTS.

ARCHITECT, H. S. GOODHART-RENDEL

(Royal Academy, 1923)

Mr. Chalton Bradshaw has evidently
found a congenial task in altering and
adding to Burningfold Farm. The house
was originally a typical Surrey half-timbered
farmhouse, dating from the twelfth cen-
tury. The greater part of the first floor.

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OLD MANOR HOUSE, ELLISFIELD, HANTS.
ARCHITECT, H. S. GOODHART-RENDEL

(Royal Academy, 1923)

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