A SWISS COTTAGE.

DESIGN No. 5.

ELEVATION, TWO PLANS,—PLATE VI.

This is likewise intended as a Park Entrance, the lower part of thebuilding forming a deep sheltered gateway, in which respect alone, itdiffers materially from every one of the foregoing designs. Whereverany kind of actual gateway is formed, whether arched or not, or inwhatever style, some degree of depth ought to be given to it, not onlyfor the sake of architectural propriety,—a mere gateway cut out of awall—unless indeed the wall be a continuous enclosure—partaking toomuch of theatrical decoration, and looking like a “practicable flat;”but also for the sake of effect,—of perspective and shadow. Were it onno other account, this mode—such as we see practised in the gatehousesof ancient mansions,—recommends itself, both by the appearance ofgreater strength and security, and by its commodiousness, inasmuch asit affords space for habitation above, without giving too great extent tothe elevation. Another advantage is, that although the building attachedto it as a lodge may be small, a tower gateway will form a sufficientlyimportant architectural object of itself. The one here given is notexactly of this description, the Lodge appearing rather to be extendedover it, and the gateway to be a part of the lodge, than the lodge anadjunct to the gateway.

This specimen is not introduced as one generally applicable, since itwould require a peculiar style of scenery, sufficiently mountainous, atleast hilly, to justify so un-English a style. Neither is it recommendedas possessing any intrinsic architectural beauty, the forms themselvesbeing by no means expressive of elegance, or indicative of refinement;but it is merely offered as an example of a rustic yet not unpleasingstyle; more picturesque than architectural, and depending for effect, moreupon the variety and character of the ensemble, than on any thing likebeauty in the individual parts.