tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post8874535188297678054..comments2024-03-25T15:10:13.792+00:00Comments on English Buildings: Clifford Chambers, WarwickshirePhilip Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04893714514416441572noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-63283659923686170822014-10-13T01:18:13.295+01:002014-10-13T01:18:13.295+01:00How utterly ravishing! My lord ... & there is...How utterly ravishing! My lord ... & there is something very Lutyensie about that entrance facade, isn't there? <br /><br />According to English Heritage, the front of the house is original 18thC: the 1918 fire apparently knocked out a lot of the 16thC timber that was concealed behind the brick facade & burned down one wing, but the front remains original. <br /><br />But ... c'mon, that roof is pure late-period Lutyens! It's an absolute dead-ringer in proportion (that steep pitch, really more French than English) & materials of Gledstone Hall, Lutyens' austere & achingly beautiful Yorkshire mansion, which began construction in 1925.<br /><br />http://washingtonembassygardens.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/gledstone-canal.jpg<br /><br />Pretty close! So, if I had to guess, I'd say that the fire burned out Clifford Manor's roof along with the rest of the old timber & then Lutyens built his own taller roof over the old facade, to create that frankly extraordinary beauty & balance.<br /><br />Either way, whether half-built by him or an authentic product of the 18thC, it's clear Clifford Manor had a BIG influence on the design of Gledstone Hall six or seven years later. What a beautiful place ... thank you so much for showing us this!<br /><br />OrrinOrrin Harenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-85642540768029570832009-08-27T16:17:20.157+01:002009-08-27T16:17:20.157+01:00The symmetry is gorgeous.The symmetry is gorgeous.Vinogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145696108646897751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-32363427201928336822009-08-26T23:43:03.860+01:002009-08-26T23:43:03.860+01:00Good old Ned. Just look at the size of those chimn...Good old Ned. Just look at the size of those chimney stacks. Lovely pic.Peter Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027878122724846472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-72012435392784074732009-08-26T22:59:45.250+01:002009-08-26T22:59:45.250+01:00BR: Yes, he had a vast range. His houses alone ran...BR: Yes, he had a vast range. His houses alone range from 'Georgian' to Arts and Crafts to the unique style of Castle Drogo. <br /><br />Thud: I agree about the brickwork. Some of it, including some of his brick vaulting I've seen, is really meticulous.Philip Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893714514416441572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-79267936086418462722009-08-26T22:17:47.066+01:002009-08-26T22:17:47.066+01:00Lutyens was a true master in the use of brick.I...Lutyens was a true master in the use of brick.I'm pinching the odd idea for the restoration I'm involved in.Thudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320037763190473684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-57009377545826280252009-08-26T21:26:56.547+01:002009-08-26T21:26:56.547+01:00Lutyens architecture,for me is as good as it gets....Lutyens architecture,for me is as good as it gets.<br />I am always impressed by the sheer range of his energy and talent,ranging from well-mannered domestic buildings such as this one,asociated interior fixtures and fittings,right through to war memorials and viceregal palaces.<br />Your lovely photo made me catch my breath before I read the description.And then I just thought "Of course.Who else ?"<br />Many thanks for reminding me.Bucks Retronauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518558456508724139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228081722487474323.post-56470099000830500952009-08-26T16:48:45.405+01:002009-08-26T16:48:45.405+01:00A beautiful old house.A beautiful old house.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938841714182436845noreply@blogger.com