It is not advisable to introduce a variety of colour upon exteriors. Colour is best disposed in masses—that is, it should be treated broadly, not distributed in isolated portions, or in sharply contrasting tints. (See page [59].)
The roof of this block is of green slates of varying sizes, diminishing towards the ridge.
Aspect in the placing of the house is here studied as well as the site. The axis runs south-west and north-east, and the front commands a pleasing perspective of one of the principal Bournville roads, and an admirable view of the Lickey Hills in the distance.
DESCRIPTIONS OF PLATES XXXI.-XXXIII.
PLATE XXXI.
PAIR OF COTTAGES (SHALLOW SITE).
PLATE XXXI.
PAIR OF COTTAGES.
SEE PAGE [38].
The view shown in this plate illustrates the treatment of a shallow corner site, the block being a pair of semi-detached, double-fronted cottages. The plan is similar to the middle house of the foregoing block.
PLATE XXXII.
PAIR OF COTTAGES.
