The Practical Book of ArchitectureJ.B. Lippincott, 1916 - 348 páginas |
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... usually conflicting architectural advices of his friends , many of whom are no better equipped in this direction than he . His very ignorance makes him sus- picious that the architect may design for him a building which he will not like ...
... usually conflicting architectural advices of his friends , many of whom are no better equipped in this direction than he . His very ignorance makes him sus- picious that the architect may design for him a building which he will not like ...
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... usually begins with the two great conflicting theories regarding the origin of its form . One contention is that the Greeks borrowed their column and lintel construction , as well as the form of their first Doric column , from Egypt ...
... usually begins with the two great conflicting theories regarding the origin of its form . One contention is that the Greeks borrowed their column and lintel construction , as well as the form of their first Doric column , from Egypt ...
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... usually more decorative . The Romans were lovers of inscriptions , and , in their architecture , began to pay more attention to secular buildings , both public and private , than had previously been accorded them . Pub- lic works , such ...
... usually more decorative . The Romans were lovers of inscriptions , and , in their architecture , began to pay more attention to secular buildings , both public and private , than had previously been accorded them . Pub- lic works , such ...
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... usually short , and often placed in pairs , and the capitals were basket - shaped , effecting a transition from the arch to the cylindrical shaft of the column . These capitals were intricately carved , in a richly decorative manner ...
... usually short , and often placed in pairs , and the capitals were basket - shaped , effecting a transition from the arch to the cylindrical shaft of the column . These capitals were intricately carved , in a richly decorative manner ...
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... usually highly coloured . Surface decoration . - Sturco was often used , as it formed a satis factory ground for painting . Motifs . - Conventionalised renderings of Deities , scenes from royal and private life , hieroglyphic ...
... usually highly coloured . Surface decoration . - Sturco was often used , as it formed a satis factory ground for painting . Motifs . - Conventionalised renderings of Deities , scenes from royal and private life , hieroglyphic ...
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Palavras e frases frequentes
actual adaptation American architecture AMERICAN COUNTRY HOUSE apparent arch archi architect architectural styles Beaux Arts Beaux Arts architecture brick building materials built bungalow Byzantine called carved Cathedral chapter characteristic charming château church city house Classic Revival client colour columns consideration conspicuous construction contractor cost decorative detail door Doric Doric order drawings Dutch dwelling England English country house entirely essentially example exterior façade forms France furniture garden Gothic architecture Gothic style half-timber half-timber construction idea illustrations important influence inspiration interesting interior Italian Renaissance Italian villa Italy Jacobean Louis XVI Mead & White ment Modern American modern English Modern French monumental mouldings natural painted patio pediment period picturesque porch prospective builder regarded Renaissance architecture rendering Roman Romanesque Romanesque architecture roof rooms Spanish stone structural stucco tects tectural terraces tile tion to-day Tudor tural types of building typical usually wall Woolworth Building York City
Passagens conhecidas
Página 140 - Fill half the land with Imitating Fools; Who random drawings from your sheets shall take, And of one beauty many blunders make...
Página 257 - The arbitrators shall fix their own compensation, unless otherwise provided by agreement, and shall assess the costs and charges of the arbitration upon either or both parties.
Página 256 - Work, and will endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work of the Contractor. The Architect will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work.
Página 254 - ... the drafting of forms of proposals and contracts; the issuance of certificates of payment; the keeping of accounts, the general administration of the business and supervision of the Work.
Página 256 - Owner below its market cost or when old materials are re-used, the cost of the work is to be interpreted as the cost of all materials and labor necessary to complete the work...
Página 256 - ... partnership relations. In case of the death or disability of one or more partners, the rights and duties of the Architect, if a firm, shall devolve upon the remaining partner or partners or upon such firm as may be established by him or them, and he, they or it, shall be recognized as the "successor...
Página 257 - ARBITRATION. — All questions in dispute under this agreement shall be submitted to arbitration at the choice of either party.
Página 257 - Unless otherwise provided by such laws, the parties may agree upon one arbitrator ; otherwise there shall be three, one named, in writing, by each party to this contract, to the other party and...
Página 257 - Should the party demanding arbitration fail to name an arbitrator within ten days of his demand, his right to arbitration shall lapse. Should the other party fail to choose an arbitrator within said ten days, then such presiding officer shall appoint such arbitrator.
Página 256 - Ownership of Documents. — Drawings and specifications as instruments of service are the property of the Architect whether the work for which they are made be executed or not.