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How to Build a House: An Architectural Novelette
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Among the voluminous and invaluable published works of M. Viollet-le-duc, none perhaps will have greater in terest for the amateur or for the practical architect than the Histoire d'une Maison. Of all the architectural problems of the day there is not one of greater import ance or difficulty than that of building a house which shall fulfil the various needs and conditions of a modern dwelling; and the author has brought the results of a long course of study, Observation, and experience, to bear upon this problem in a most practically instructive and fascinating shape. A lively narrative introduces the reader to the minute and thorough discussion of every stage of the processes involved, so that his attention is agreeably relieved; and each step is illustrated by plates and diagrams, which render the details intelligible even to the least informed student.
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Among the voluminous and invaluable published works of M. Viollet-le-duc, none perhaps will have greater in terest for the amateur or for the practical architect than the Histoire d'une Maison. Of all the architectural problems of the day there is not one of greater import ance or difficulty than that of building a house which shall fulfil the various needs and conditions of a modern dwelling; and the author has brought the results of a long course of study, Observation, and experience, to bear upon this problem in a most practically instructive and fascinating shape. A lively narrative introduces the reader to the minute and thorough discussion of every stage of the processes involved, so that his attention is agreeably relieved; and each step is illustrated by plates and diagrams, which render the details intelligible even to the least informed student.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
- GenresArchitecture
298 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1874
About the author
Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc
415 books15 followersEugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc was a French architect and theorist, famous for his "restorations" of medieval buildings. Born in Paris, he was as central a figure in the Gothic Revival in France as he was in the public discourse on "honesty" in architecture, which eventually transcended all revival styles, to inform the emerging spirit of Modernism.
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August 6, 2020
Un cours d'architecture et de construction rédigé comme un roman.
Une lecture divertissante pour étudier l'architecture sans l'étudier.
Un must pour tout étudiant en architecture....!
Une lecture divertissante pour étudier l'architecture sans l'étudier.
Un must pour tout étudiant en architecture....!
February 18, 2024
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April 12, 2011
Es un libro que relata de manera sencilla, sin pretensiones la construcción de una casa del siglo XIX. Es un libro importante, o por lo menos, útil, para entender los ánimos que a principios del siglo XX impulsaron los pensamientos de las vanguardias arquitectónicas, y posteriormente la modernidad.
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