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Cottage Residences: Or A Series Of Designs For Rural Cottages And Cottage Villas (1852)

Cottage Residences: Or A Series Of Designs For Rural Cottages And Cottage Villas (1852)

Downing, Andrew Jackson

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ArchitectureGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1166462722
ISBN13: 9781166462727
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cottage Residences: Or A Series Of Designs For Rural Cottages And Cottage Villas is a book written by Andrew Jackson Downing and published in 1852. The book is a collection of designs for country homes and cottages, with a focus on creating comfortable and attractive living spaces that blend seamlessly with the natural environment. Downing was a prominent landscape architect and writer who believed that architecture and design should be harmonious with nature. In this book, he provides detailed plans and illustrations for a variety of cottage styles, including Gothic, Italianate, and Swiss-inspired designs. The book also includes advice on landscaping, gardening, and interior design, with an emphasis on creating a cohesive and inviting space that reflects the character of the surrounding landscape. Downing's designs are intended to be both practical and beautiful, with an emphasis on functionality and livability.Overall, Cottage Residences: Or A Series Of Designs For Rural Cottages And Cottage Villas is a valuable resource for anyone interested in architecture, design, or country living. The book provides a glimpse into the ideals and aesthetics of mid-19th century America, while also offering practical advice and inspiration for creating a comfortable and attractive home in a rural setting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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