DOI Artikel:
Building in Pisé de terre
DOI Seite / Zitierlink:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19430#0058
SOME COUNTRY HOUSES
The sketch of the hall shows the general character of the interior based
on the traditions of the old farmhouse. With all our modern experi-
ments in building I have not found anything to equal the homely comfort
of the old farmhouse, where use seems to walk hand in hand with beauty
of a simple kind. The great open fireplace with its logs on the hearth is
doubtless unscientific as a method of economical heating, but there is a
dignity and breadth about this type of fireplace which seems to make it
worth while, at any rate to those whose ideals in connection with a house
are not entirely materialistic. Moreover, in a recess in the porch it is
proposed to place an anthracite stove from which, if need be, a radiator
or two may help to supply any deficiency in heating. The general finish
and features of the house are of the simplest description, and here per-
haps necessity has proved itself a virtue. If there is any art about it, it is
the kind of art which arises naturally out of structural requirements and
does not consist of ornament.
The three coloured illustrations (pp. 45 and 49) of a modern cottage were
evolved in the days immediately succeeding the war, when one used to
dream of the New England which was to arise out of the ashes of the Old
-—dreams which have, for the most part, resolved themselves into night-
mares known as housing schemes. In the plan illustrated it has been
realised that the need for economy must be frankly met by considerable
concessions. Of these the most obvious is the building of cottages in con-
tinuous rows, with fairly liberal frontages. This is much better than the
compromise of the block of two or four cottages which gives a restless
appearance to the whole community. If cottages are to be detached
more space is required for each than is now available, and there is no
objection, either practical or artistic, which can be raised to continuous
A SMALL COUNTRY HOUSE. THE HALL OR LIVING-ROOM.
48
M. H. BAILLIE SCOTT, ARCHITECT
The sketch of the hall shows the general character of the interior based
on the traditions of the old farmhouse. With all our modern experi-
ments in building I have not found anything to equal the homely comfort
of the old farmhouse, where use seems to walk hand in hand with beauty
of a simple kind. The great open fireplace with its logs on the hearth is
doubtless unscientific as a method of economical heating, but there is a
dignity and breadth about this type of fireplace which seems to make it
worth while, at any rate to those whose ideals in connection with a house
are not entirely materialistic. Moreover, in a recess in the porch it is
proposed to place an anthracite stove from which, if need be, a radiator
or two may help to supply any deficiency in heating. The general finish
and features of the house are of the simplest description, and here per-
haps necessity has proved itself a virtue. If there is any art about it, it is
the kind of art which arises naturally out of structural requirements and
does not consist of ornament.
The three coloured illustrations (pp. 45 and 49) of a modern cottage were
evolved in the days immediately succeeding the war, when one used to
dream of the New England which was to arise out of the ashes of the Old
-—dreams which have, for the most part, resolved themselves into night-
mares known as housing schemes. In the plan illustrated it has been
realised that the need for economy must be frankly met by considerable
concessions. Of these the most obvious is the building of cottages in con-
tinuous rows, with fairly liberal frontages. This is much better than the
compromise of the block of two or four cottages which gives a restless
appearance to the whole community. If cottages are to be detached
more space is required for each than is now available, and there is no
objection, either practical or artistic, which can be raised to continuous
A SMALL COUNTRY HOUSE. THE HALL OR LIVING-ROOM.
48
M. H. BAILLIE SCOTT, ARCHITECT