Pies 3 be § gf? Lop Mmeanl ar © ass 2 es “4 es att Lm a ~— or nel y e ® 2 ory ’ - i y | | ‘\ DESIGNS LODGES AND ENTRANCES. DESIGNS FOR LODGES AND ENTRANCES PARKS, PADDOCKS, AND PLEASURE-GROUNDS J it. IN THEI GOTHIC, COTTAGE, AND FANCY STYLES, CHARACTERISTIC SCENERY AND DESCRIPTIVE LETTER-PRESS SE ON TWENTY PLATES. a By T. D. W. DEARN, Ancuirecr AUTHOR OF DESIGNS FOR COTTAGES, &e. LONDON: PUBLISHED BY J. TAYLOR, AT THE ARCHITECTURAL LIBRARY No. 59, Hicu Howzorn. 1s]1, TO Sir WALTER JAMES JAMES, Barr. WARDEN OF HIS MAJESTY’S MINT, AND MASONIC GRAND MASTER OF THE COUNTY OF KENT, &e. &« WHOSE REPEATED ACTS OF PERSONAL KINDNESS AND ATTENTION HAVE EXCITED THE LIVELIEST SENTIMENTS OF ESTEEM AND GRATITUDE, THESE DESIGNS ARE, WITH THE UTMOST DEFERENCE, INSC RIBED, BY HIS MOST OBEDIENT AND OBLIGED HUMBLE SERVAN T; THOS. D. W. DEARN. ADVERTISEMENT. THE following Designs are the result of much attention to the particular class of Building exhibited, which, although of minor considera- tion on account of their size, are nevertheless of much consequence, when considered as affecting the character of a place, to which they serve as an introduction. One of the first objects of improvement, in this line, should he to adapt the Character to that of the House; as the effect likely to he produced on the mind of a visitor hy a first view, should be well considered : for we Srequently decide on the Character of places, as well as of persons, by first umpressions. The variety of forms and styles exhihited in the follow- img plates, will, I flatter myself, afford to every Man of Taste something suitable to his wants and wishes, either in Reoular Architecture, in the Gothic, in the Cottage, or in the Modern fancy style; for each has its peculiar heauties, l and if adapted with judgment, will form, if not animportant, an interesting ADVERTISEMENT feature wm the Lands: ape. T ? SCeENC? rdded “l some useful hints fo) Planting eral of these Desig eb ) Th hole have heen acer hould n DESCRIPTION OF THE PLATES. Pe = THIS design contains on the ground-floor, a living room, 13 feet by 11 feet 6 inches; a ash house, 13 feet 6 inches by 6 feet ; pantry, closet, and convenience under the stairs for wood, &c. The upper floor may be divided into a bed-room, 13 feet by 11 feet 6 inches, with a closet, 5 fect 6 inches by 3 feet 6 inches; a back room, entering from the same, on the right side of the chimney, 9 feet by 8 feet 6 inches ; and another small lodging room, with an entrance from the stairs, on the left side of the chimney, 9 feet by 6 feet. This building is proposed to be of brick and stuccoed ; the cornice and torus of stone; the veranda of oak, painted dark green ; the small circles between the puncheons above, of cast-iron (a little more expensive, but stronger and more durable than wood); the sashes in the front, of wainscot varnished, with bordered lights ; the platform under the yeranda of stone, or a stone kirb only, and filled in with pebble paving. As the roof is not intended to be seen, it would be advisable, on account of its flatness, to cover it with lead or tessera. This building is of greater extent than is usually required for an entrance lodge, but will be suitable to many circumstances and situations. B PEAT Bayi. Tur plan of this Lodge consists of four rooms on the ground floor, v2 living room, two chambers, and a wash-house, arranged as shewn on the plate, with their dimensions. The entrance is by the venetian window in front ; or a doorway may be made at (@) on the plan, if thought more advisable. The fronts are proposed to be jath and plaster, coloured with a warm tint, which may be made by adding a proper quantity of red sand * to the wash. The reeded pillars at the angles of cast iron; the roof slated; and a plinth of stone round the building. The chimneys to the chambers are gathered to the centre, to avoid the disagreeable appearance of three shafts to so small a building. will be found far preferable to ochre, or any other colouring matter, as the effect vill be found but of short duration in situations much exposed to the sun and weather. It is, however, nerally prefered by workmen, being most pleasant to use; the wash with sand, hed from the 1] stirring and much extra labor: and it should pre yiously be well we with which it usually abounds PEAT EH: TL Is the plan and elevation of a Lodge designed for the Honorable Colonel Stratford. The roof and porch it is proposed to cover with reed. The rustic columns are formed of the trunks of the fir in their rough state, with a coat of varnish as a security against the weather. The platform under the porch, and the plinth, of Portland stone: the columns tenoned into the kirb and into the caps, which must be screwed to the plate: the plate (to the porch) formed of three fellies, with an horizontal searfing over the coupled columns. In thatching, the under edges of the rafters should be taken off. Besides the conveniencies on the ground-floor, as shown in the plan, there is a chamber and closet above. eka anen eared PLATE IV. In this design economy and use have been particularly studied, although picturesque effect has not been overlooked. The number of rooms in this building will generally be found sufficient for purposes of this kind. By bringing all the fire-places to the centre, some saving results, and the external appearance is rendered more agreeable. Of whatever materials this is built, it is advisable that the colour should be alike removed from the flaming warmth of common brick, as from the cold and repulsive glare of white-wash. The veranda should be of a colour to contrast with the light sides of the building: a moderately dark green, is, perhaps, the best for general purposes of this kind. The roof is kirbed, both with a view to economy and effect. By this means, additional height is obtained in the room at no extra expence ; the roof may be framed to more adyantage (especially in using old materials); and the outline of the building will be improved. The covering must, on account of its flatness, be of slate or tessera. HGS EB M7. | Turs Lodge was designed for Lord Spencer Chichester, and proposed to be erected on his Lordship’s grounds, at Worting, near Basingstoke, Hants. It has not, however, been executed, his Lordship having disposed of the estate. The fronts were intended to be of brick, and stuccoed, the pilasters, and ornamental parts under the eaves, of oak; the door, grained wainscot ; and the sashes and frames of oak, varnished: the covering of slate, and the caps to the chimney shafts of artificial stone. The fire-places in the living room and chamber were proposed to be immediately under the s uf windows, inthe flank or gable ends. This contrivance, on some occasions, is both pleasing and useful. ning? lan PLATE Wi Tur plan of this Lodge contains a sitting room, 14 feet by 12 feet; bed room, 14 feet by 10 feet; wash-house, 10 feet by 9 feet 6 inches ; and pantry, 10 feet by 4 feet. Though there be but little novelty in this design, it nevertheless possesses recommendations, which may be allowed to counterbalance any Re | ’ aT neva AS Rie De ee deficiency on that score. The outline is pleasing, and the arrangements are convenient and economical. In a low, or damp situation, mathematical tili will be preferable either to brick, stone, or plaster, and is therefore recommended. Buildings of this character should be well planted about ¢ or they lose much of their wonted interest. mm Soa ladoine Tr in 4 io more than one lodging room, in a many persons object. An Entrance an old man, an old woman, or both, or for a mother and daughter; in short, for any thing but a family. A group of small children, though occasionally picturesque ina situation like this, are not, on the whole, desirable. That neatness and air of comfort. which should mark the approach to < gentleman’s residence, would, by such an assemlbage, be too frequently destroyed ; and .by giving more than one room, where there are no children an opportunity is afforded for a much more serious objection Tuts design consists of four good sized rooms, viz. living room, 14 feet by 12 feet ; wash-house, the same; a chamber, 17 feet by 14 feet 6 inches, and one 14 feet by 12 feet; with closet and pantry on the ground fleor, and a closet to the front room above. The walls below, to the height of the upper floor, may be of brick, and aboye, of lath and plaster. The roof Bo? stone, or mathematical tiling ; thatched; the windows and wood-work in front, of oak varnished. The entrance is by the French casement, in front; or an entrance may be obtained on either side, at (a). To provide against the dampness of brick-work within, the following method is sometimes practised. A void space is left within the wall, w*‘ch, by admitting the air between the external and internal space, provides not only an effectual preventative against the effects of moisture, but, at the same time, forms one of the best non-conductors of heat and cold. These are not the only advantages; for by obtaining a greater thickness of wall, opportunity is afforded of setting the windows in a reveal, which tends much to the improvement of the general appearance of a building, cient for box-shutters; on some and may be contrived to give space si occasions particularly desirable. PLATE VIII. Tue plan of this building comprises three rooms of good dimensions, with two closets and an oven, which is considered an essential requisite in some parts: an oven has, therefore, been introduced into several of these designs, merely to point out where it may be conyeniently obtained An oven, considering the expence and scarcity of fuel in most parts, can be of adyantage but to few. If the tenant of the cottage is to purchase wood for his oven, there is scarcely a situation in England, where it can be done at any thing likea moderate cost; but if his oven is to be heated at the expence of his employer, or his neighbours, which I fear is too frequently the case, it is not surprising that it should be so coveted. In situations remote from a town, or where bread is not to be conveniently purchased, or where baking is not a trade, an oyen must be had at all events: and to such situations it may be most prudent to confine them 9 LTE a 8 IOS Tus small building was designed and executed for Sir Walter James James, Bart., at Angley, near Cranbrook, Kent, in the Spring of 1809. The principal front and two ends are stuccoed; and these, as well as the back parts of the building, have been lime-whited,* with a composition in which red sand has been the colouring matter. The roof reeded: the front door painted dark green, and the mouldings round pricked in black ; the sashes green, and the frames white. The effect altogether is nowise inferior to any reasonable idea which may be formed of it from. this representation ; though it has not, at present, the picturesque adyantages which might be afforded it by planting. The beautiful little Ferme ornée (according to the modern nomencla- ture) on which this lodge has been erected, is situate about half a mile north-west of the town of Cranbrook, in a spot delightfully picturesque ; and, considering its extent, presenting a greater diversity of scenery, than is, perhaps, any where to be found within a like compass. A material alteration has, of late, taken place in the appearance of this spot, from a revolution in its cultivation. Instead of a system, as destructive of profitas of picturesque effect, a mode has been adopted, in which the two are united. The enclosures haye been enlarged, the hop-grounds displanted, freed from their late unsightly incumbrances, are again and the meadows cloathed in their wonted livery. The house has also been considerably altered in its external appearance. Some unsightly buildings baye been remoyed, and a range of detached offices gauy g ? FS erected, in which utility has not, in any measure, been lost sight of. i * For small purposes, and where it can be obtained on reasonable terms, milk will be found infinitely preferable to size in the composition for lime-whiting. — covery 10 PPC Aaa, OS Tris small building contains a living-room, 15 feet by 12 feet 6 inches ; bed-room of the same dimensions, and another 11 feet square; a wash-house, 12 feet 6 inches by 10 feet 9 inches; a pantry; and three closets, each 4 feet by 3 feet 9 inches, and three smaller ones. Should the accommodations and arrangements, here offered, be approved, and the building externally be thought too showy and expensive, the yeranda, pediment, &c. may be omitted, and it would then form a pleasing object. Yet the expence of the veranda, &c. would not be ill bestowed on many situations; a different character being necessary to mark the approach to a gentleman’s residence, than the common cottage of the labourer, not unfrequently attached to a gate. It is not often that we see these things too good in themselves (abstractedly considered), and the fault, y, is, that consistency is not sufficiently attended to. h For instance, if the present design were offered as a Lodge to st a place as Knole Park, in Kent; to Blicking Hall, Norfolk; to Hengrave Hall, Suffolk; or to Compton Winyate House, Warwickshire ; the impropriety would be sufficiently apparent: yet that such things are, is but too true. At the same time, there are numberless places, in the recollection of men of taste, where this design might be adopted with the greatest propriety. It is very applicable for a pavillion or banqueting-house in an extensive park. 11 PLAT Br XL | Tuts building should be executed of stone, or of composition in imitation of it. The tower is intended for picturesque effect, more than for any other purpose; and, in many situations, it would form an object of much interest. For those who study utility alone, this building is certainly not well calculated; but as objects of this kind are sometimes absolutely necessary, to give variety and interest to a landscape, and are frequently erected with no other view, I offer the present design, in which real use, or seeming use at least, unites with the desire of adding ornament and interest to the scenery. The style is that which is known by the title florid gothic, and which, though originally confined to religious cdifices, may, without impropriety, in the present times, be made suitable to the purposes of domestic life, and will be very much in character with various situations and ancient mansions in this country, in contra-distinction to the preceding design. Tt contains three rooms, as shewn hy the plan: the dimensions are as follows, viz. living-room, 15 feet by 12 feet 6 inches; chamber, 12 fee 6 inches by 11 feet; wash-house, 15 feet by 11 feet. a! ro PEATE? AE. Tus plan differs but little from the preceding, as to the extent of I } g its accommodations, but yery essentially in point of expence. The former is only suited to particular situations; but the present, from its affecting no particular style of architecture, is consequently better fitted for general purposes and situations. It is proposed to be of brick and stuccoed; the roof slated. Its contents as follows, viz. living-room, 20 feet by 14 feet 6 inches; wash-house, 12 feet by 10 feet; bed-room, the same; pantry, 4 feet square ; two closets, and the porch, of the same size, When simplicity and economy are particularly desired, it is presumed this design will not be overlooked. PLATE XHE Ir cannot be expected, that a small expensive building, like that before us, will very frequently be raised : yet where the residence, to which it may be offered as an appendage, is analogous in its style of architecture, and of sufficient magnitude to warrant so much expence, I see no reason why it should not be adopted. Parsimony, in such matters, is not always commendable. Let propriety direct: then, whether the building is costly or otherwise, sufficient antidote is provided against censure. This design should be executed of stone principally ; though artificial stone may be substituted, with good effect, for the decorative parts. The style here attempted, is that usually termed abbey or church gothic. —a 4 is ee { } { f 1 14 PLATE Sy. Tuis building, in a suitable situation, would produce no inconsiderable effect. The style is of the Grecian cast. Stone, in this instance, would be the more proper material; but in situations where stone is very expensive, the columns and pilasters only may be of stone, and the walls stuccoed, without any injury to its appearance. If stucco or plaster is made use of, the courses should be marked out and tinted. The entrance gate is supposed to be on the left of the building. The covering of slate. 15 PLATE XV. | Tuts design I propose to be timber framed, plastered and rough cast; the covering of heath; the rustic columns of oak, in a rough state; the mullions to the windows of rough unworked pieces, of the form shown in the plate; the door ledged, both within and without ; on the outside, the ledges vertical, and within, horizontal, and painted dark green; the plinth and platform under the porch of stone, merely scapled ; and the whole of the fittings of the humblest materials. It contains three rooms, as shown on the plan, which, as well as the porch, are each 16 feet diameter: in the wash-house an oyen anda copper are obtained. The flues to these and the fire-places in the other two rooms are carried up together, in the middle of the building, thus forming one comparatively small shaft, rather ornamental than otherwise. The cost of such a building, in many situations, need be but trifing, which would be amply compensated by its interesting and picturesque appearance, if suitably placed. i6 PLATE XV. Tur elevation of the two dwellings on this plate varies but little in outline from the design offered on Plate NIV, though the effect produced is considerably different. To lodges in pairs, I am aware, that objections are urged; perhaps however, it is not now my province to determine, with little reason. This, yet an opinion may be offered. It is complained, that a building, whether of a single room or more, stuck at each end of a gate, has something in it too trite, stiff, and formal, to be pleasing. To this objection, im some measure, I assent. I : } t be so Yet this may be obyiated by planting; and the effect which may produced, I have endeavoured to shew, in this, and in some other similar instances in this work. PLAT XVI Tursr two small buildings are on a scale that will generally be approved, each comprizing a living-room, wash-house, and only one chamber. Should another lodging-room he thought necessary, it may be obtained behind the living-room, by removing the wall marked (a) on the plan, nearer to the opening out of the sitting-room. Space will then be allowed for a very tolerable sized sleeping-room: or the wash-house may be so converted, and a conyenience of this kind be obtained elsewhere. The external walls of stone; at least the body of the building: the wash-house of brick. This, it should be observed, is meant as a lean-to, so that the parapet will be continued strait through the back front, the rafters of the lean-to pitching just below the torus moulding, under the cornice. This part of the building, as well as the body, it is proposed to coyer with slate. The cross, which crowns the pediment at the flank ends of the Building, and which has been introduced in several of the preceding designs, has been adopted for picturesque effect alone: yet I fear that the religious opinions of some persons may be excited to remove this appropriate and ornamental finish. D { , { 18 PAT & VIE: | Tuusr picturesque cottages may be of timber, lathed and_ plastered, the colonade affording considerable shelter and protection to the walls. The covering of reed, the rustic columns as before described, Plate II; the platform of stone, brick, or bowlers; if either of the two latter, a stone or oak kirb will bere quisite. An ingenious kind of paving is to be seen at a whimsical box of the late Walsh Porter, Esq., at Fulham, called the Hamlet. Within an oak kirb, small pieces of poles are driven into the ground level with the kirb; these are wedged close together, and thus form a cheap and dura The plan of these differs but little from the lodge built at Angley for Sir Walter James James, Bart. (Plate IX.) 19 PLATES XIX and XX. | Prans and view of a design, suggested as a proper entrance to Bayham, in Kent, an estate belonging to the Right Honorable Earl Camden. The plan comprises four tenements, each containing a living-room, wash-house, pantry, and one lodging-room. The four lodging-rooms are fo} obtained over the entrance; and the approach to each is by a spiral staircase, in the flanking towers of the body of the building, out of the living-room. The walls should be of stone, which may be dug on the spot: the roof covered with lead, tinned copper, or tessera. The style of architecture is that which prevailed about the time of Edward IVth, termed Castle Gothic. 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