Calling all architects. I am a prominent business owner from London in search of the services of a fine architect. I will be commissioning the construction of a country weekend house for me and my family in the near future. The following is a description of my expectations for this residence.
After spending the better part of a lifetime in the busy city of London, I long for the peace and quite of the country. I have therefore purchased a large piece of land overlooking a slow flowing river. I am a simple man with high moral standards and I expect my new house to reflect this. I am not interested in the excesses of the Rococo style which I consider frivolous. Nor am I searching for the ribbed vault and pointed arch look of the neo-gothic trend which is now so popular with some of my more conservative acquaintances as well as our beloved monarchy, as the choice of architectural style for the Palace of Westminster is now proving.
I am very interested in the neoclassical architectural style. I appreciate the exploitation of symmetrical, geometrical shapes used for this style. This seems to express a level of high moral standards which appeal to my liberal personality. Though there are many characteristics pertaining to this style that attract me, I am rather partial to the full height, massive columns. These clearing indicate the high social standings of the inhabitants. After years of hard work to provide my family with higher standards of living, I expect our weekend home to reflect this, though without being over exuberant.
As for the interior, I expect it to be conform with the grandeur of the house s exterior. I envision a classic, yet simple decor, with a tendency toward graceful curves rather than strict linear details. Finally, the only frivolous technological accessory I would be interested in is the new hand-turned dishwasher invented by Joel Houghton as asked for specifically by our cook.
All architects who feel they can achieve such standards should apply to me directly.
After spending the better part of a lifetime in the busy city of London, I long for the peace and quite of the country. I have therefore purchased a large piece of land overlooking a slow flowing river. I am a simple man with high moral standards and I expect my new house to reflect this. I am not interested in the excesses of the Rococo style which I consider frivolous. Nor am I searching for the ribbed vault and pointed arch look of the neo-gothic trend which is now so popular with some of my more conservative acquaintances as well as our beloved monarchy, as the choice of architectural style for the Palace of Westminster is now proving.
I am very interested in the neoclassical architectural style. I appreciate the exploitation of symmetrical, geometrical shapes used for this style. This seems to express a level of high moral standards which appeal to my liberal personality. Though there are many characteristics pertaining to this style that attract me, I am rather partial to the full height, massive columns. These clearing indicate the high social standings of the inhabitants. After years of hard work to provide my family with higher standards of living, I expect our weekend home to reflect this, though without being over exuberant.
As for the interior, I expect it to be conform with the grandeur of the house s exterior. I envision a classic, yet simple decor, with a tendency toward graceful curves rather than strict linear details. Finally, the only frivolous technological accessory I would be interested in is the new hand-turned dishwasher invented by Joel Houghton as asked for specifically by our cook.
All architects who feel they can achieve such standards should apply to me directly.
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