We need more ornamentation in our builds …

[Dreadnaught]

Perhaps modern minimalism has had its day: time to embrace ornamentation again. And I love the hashtag #DotD (downpipe-of-the-day). And I'd love to have downpipes like this… 

 

 

Edited November 25, 2019 by Dreadnaught

[Tennentslager]

Edited November 25, 2019 by Tennentslager
Just saying...

[ToughButterCup]

We're going to have a go at incorporating subtle references to salamanders in our place.

Inspired by a present given by @Ferdinand, (a pair of salamander castings) I thought I might make a mold, and cast a lead salamander- I have half a mind to attach one to the end of our ridge beam.

[Ferdinand]

1 hour ago, AnonymousBosch said:

We're going to have a go at incorporating subtle references to salamanders in our place.

Inspired by a present given by @Ferdinand, (a pair of salamander castings) I thought I might make a mold, and cast a lead salamander- I have half a mind to attach one to the end of our ridge beam.

 

Best of luck with that.

 

I'm quite keen on art'n'stuff in architecture, but it's always a question whether we want 'extra' decorations, something in the basic architecture, or something which fits in with the design but enhances it. The "one percent for the arts" seems to be a good idea - substantial without being onerous, and a chance to support local artists who can give good value and real engagement.

At home I have a Gryphon on the gable, and a custom done stained glass panel in the front door - both put in by the self-builder who converted it.

 

The only one I have done recently is a more elaborate brick garden wall than necessary with some minimal diaper brickwork in it, with the usual blue and red bricks inverted - ie whole wall blue with red lozenges. And I am a sucker for etched glass.

 

I am sure that there are plenty of unpuffed interesting bits on bh everywhere.

 

Ferdinand

Edited November 26, 2019 by Ferdinand

[vivienz]

They're terrific. And if you can't hide it, why not make it beautiful?

[Mr Punter]

Along the High Street are these on the Freemason's Hall

 

[Big Jimbo]

Some of the detailing that used to be put into our properties was stunning. Even large, posh new builds don't seem to bother. I worked on a new 12million pound house a couple of years back with Black plastic gutters, and downpipes ! Some people just don't seem to see, or value the detail.