Simple rules : ... in building, art & life ... : [what the oldtime builders knew] /
Scarlett, Shannon Taylor,
Simple rules : ... in building, art & life ... : [what the oldtime builders knew] / Shannon Taylor Scarlett. - 125 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Book no 1: Simplicity is the heart of elegant proportion.
Includes bibliographical references.
Strength, utility, beauty -- One main design -- Parts adapted to whole -- Genius of the place -- Three dimensionality -- Simplicity, division of 3 or 5 parts -- Focal points -- Uniformity -- Law of balance -- Law of leverage -- Axes -- Asymmetry --Moulding assembly -- Unit size to building scale -- Scale in detailing -- Proportions -- Two types of ratios -- Harmonious room proportions -- Similarity & repetition -- Grace -- Resonance -- Branching forms -- Distinctive character -- Picturesque -- Frankness & decisiveness.
"An illustrated collection of simple building practices and traditional design principles and conventions, culled from ancient architecture books and builder's guides, that were used in the past to make places both familiar and meaningful, sensible and beautiful."--Page [4] of cover.
9781484152072 1484152077
Building.
Architecture.
Simple rules : ... in building, art & life ... : [what the oldtime builders knew] / Shannon Taylor Scarlett. - 125 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Book no 1: Simplicity is the heart of elegant proportion.
Includes bibliographical references.
Strength, utility, beauty -- One main design -- Parts adapted to whole -- Genius of the place -- Three dimensionality -- Simplicity, division of 3 or 5 parts -- Focal points -- Uniformity -- Law of balance -- Law of leverage -- Axes -- Asymmetry --Moulding assembly -- Unit size to building scale -- Scale in detailing -- Proportions -- Two types of ratios -- Harmonious room proportions -- Similarity & repetition -- Grace -- Resonance -- Branching forms -- Distinctive character -- Picturesque -- Frankness & decisiveness.
"An illustrated collection of simple building practices and traditional design principles and conventions, culled from ancient architecture books and builder's guides, that were used in the past to make places both familiar and meaningful, sensible and beautiful."--Page [4] of cover.
9781484152072 1484152077
Building.
Architecture.