Essentials in Architecture; An Analysis of the Principles & Qualities to Be Looked for in Buildings
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It was Sir Christopher Wren who said that "a good building- ought certainly to possess the attri- bute of eternal." A building should certainly be constructed to endure and survive the shocks of time. It must also have the appearance of strength.
Like the everlasting hills (or man's counterpart, the Pyramids of Egypt) it must appear to be solidly planted on the soil, and indeed to take hold of it.
The strength of a tree is in its roots, and the width of its trunk as it rises from the ground is ...28 ESSENTIALS IN ARCHITECTURE.
proportional to the weight of the branches it has to support. So a building which is to present an appearance of vitality will suggest a growth from a strong base.
The largest and firmest parts and details will be seen in the lowest stage, while the upper stages will be found to increase successively in lightness and delicacy.
In addition to largeness of form and detail in the lower stage the idea of strength is also conveyed by the use of the strongest material. Granite, for instance, is suggestive of strength and solidity, and the size of the blocks in which this building material can be obtained adds to the impression of security and firmness.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
It was Sir Christopher Wren who said that "a good building- ought certainly to possess the attri- bute of eternal." A building should certainly be constructed to endure and survive the shocks of time. It must also have the appearance of strength.
Like the everlasting hills (or man's counterpart, the Pyramids of Egypt) it must appear to be solidly planted on the soil, and indeed to take hold of it.
The strength of a tree is in its roots, and the width of its trunk as it rises from the ground is ...28 ESSENTIALS IN ARCHITECTURE.
proportional to the weight of the branches it has to support. So a building which is to present an appearance of vitality will suggest a growth from a strong base.
The largest and firmest parts and details will be seen in the lowest stage, while the upper stages will be found to increase successively in lightness and delicacy.
In addition to largeness of form and detail in the lower stage the idea of strength is also conveyed by the use of the strongest material. Granite, for instance, is suggestive of strength and solidity, and the size of the blocks in which this building material can be obtained adds to the impression of security and firmness.
What to read after Essentials in Architecture; An Analysis of the Principles & Qualities to Be Looked for in Buildings?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by John Belcher to read onlineMoreLess
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