Encyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm and Villa Architecture and Furniture Book

J. C. Loudon's immense and valuable work was first published in 1833 with his stated aim of helping to 'improve the dwellings of the great mass of society'. He stressed the importance of a building being judged by its fitness for the end in view, and by the clear architectural expression of that end. This new, slightly enlarged facsimile of the 1846 edition is available in two volumes containing, in total, over 1,300 pages with more than 2,000 illustrations; these include engravings, drawings and plans of buildings and their elements. It provides numerous examples of designs and construction methods for a variety of houses from small cottages to much larger country houses. It also includes designs and instructions for the building of farmhouses, agricultural buildings, inns as well as designs for small gardens. In addition, Loudon offers illustrated examples of the fixtures, fittings and furniture which might be appropriate to furnish such dwellings. It is an invaluable source of reference for everyone interested in traditional countryside architecture and its conservation.Read More