DOI Artikel:
Jones, Sydney R.: On the designing of cottages and small houses
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ON THE DESIGNING OF COTTAGES AND SMALL HOUSES
which district it would be suitable. More in harmony with the custom-
ary work of the Midlands are the two bungalows (page 31) developed
from the plan on page 23 ; and the small-holder’s cottage (page 36) ex-
hibits some of the characteristics common to the brickwork of Norfolk
and Suffolk.
Colour and texture are two qualities of good brickwork. Bricks should
be selected for their varied and harmonious colour, as well as for their
soundness. When they are laid intelligently they add a peculiar interest
to walling, which contrasts advantageously with the deadness of even-
coloured brickwork. Under ordinary circumstances bricks used in build-
ing operations should be obtained locally, for certain kinds and colours
belong to certain districts, and are most suitable for them. The bond of
walling also affects the appearance of brickwork. Although it is the union,
or tie, that binds the bricks together in a firm and solid manner, the
method of arrangement employed to secure this end can give picturesque
quality to the work. The width and finish of the mortar joints is another
item which possesses decorative, as well as constructional value. Light-
coloured mortar is more effective than dark ; wide or narrow joints should
be used according to suita-
bility ; and monotonous
regularity of finish is best
avoided.
The keynote for design in
brickwork is simplicity.
The shapes and form of
bricks vary but little ; they
have not the qualities of
stone—which can be carved
and cut into blocks pf any
size or shape—nor do they
possess the plastic proper-
ties of other building ma-
terials. Designs for execu-
tion in brickwork, there-
fore, are! governed by the
limitations of the medium.
Lengths of quite
PANELLED DOOPf .DESIGNED ;BY THE/
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD •
walling care be made inter-
esting if the openings for
the doors and windows are
placed so that they give
pleasing lines to the design.
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which district it would be suitable. More in harmony with the custom-
ary work of the Midlands are the two bungalows (page 31) developed
from the plan on page 23 ; and the small-holder’s cottage (page 36) ex-
hibits some of the characteristics common to the brickwork of Norfolk
and Suffolk.
Colour and texture are two qualities of good brickwork. Bricks should
be selected for their varied and harmonious colour, as well as for their
soundness. When they are laid intelligently they add a peculiar interest
to walling, which contrasts advantageously with the deadness of even-
coloured brickwork. Under ordinary circumstances bricks used in build-
ing operations should be obtained locally, for certain kinds and colours
belong to certain districts, and are most suitable for them. The bond of
walling also affects the appearance of brickwork. Although it is the union,
or tie, that binds the bricks together in a firm and solid manner, the
method of arrangement employed to secure this end can give picturesque
quality to the work. The width and finish of the mortar joints is another
item which possesses decorative, as well as constructional value. Light-
coloured mortar is more effective than dark ; wide or narrow joints should
be used according to suita-
bility ; and monotonous
regularity of finish is best
avoided.
The keynote for design in
brickwork is simplicity.
The shapes and form of
bricks vary but little ; they
have not the qualities of
stone—which can be carved
and cut into blocks pf any
size or shape—nor do they
possess the plastic proper-
ties of other building ma-
terials. Designs for execu-
tion in brickwork, there-
fore, are! governed by the
limitations of the medium.
Lengths of quite
PANELLED DOOPf .DESIGNED ;BY THE/
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD •
walling care be made inter-
esting if the openings for
the doors and windows are
placed so that they give
pleasing lines to the design.
47