City Architecture Or Designs For Dwelling Houses, Stores, Hotels, Etc.: In Twenty Plates, With Descriptions, And An Essay On The Principles Of Design (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104015909)

City Architecture Or Designs For Dwelling Houses, Stores, Hotels, Etc.: In Twenty Plates, With Descriptions, And An Essay On The Principles Of Design (1853) is a book written by Marriott Field. The book provides a comprehensive guide for designing and constructing buildings in urban areas. It includes twenty plates with detailed illustrations and descriptions of various architectural designs for dwelling houses, stores, hotels, and other structures. The book also features an essay on the principles of design, which explains the fundamental concepts of architecture and how they can be applied to create functional and aesthetically pleasing buildings. The author discusses the importance of proportion, symmetry, and harmony in architectural design, and provides practical advice on selecting materials and incorporating decorative elements. This book is a valuable resource for architects, builders, and anyone interested in urban design and architecture.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.

Author: Marriott Field
ISBN-10: 1104015900
ISBN-13: 9781104015909
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2009
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.25d