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 MODEL COTTAGES. HI Design II. — A Cottage of One Story, combining the Accommodations and Conveniences of Design I. differently arranged, and with the addition of a Veranda. 43. Accommodation and Construction. This Design contains the same number of rooms, and of the same dimensions, as Design I. The communication with the cellar, by means of the stair, a, in the lean-to, and the direct entrance to the yard, b, is, however, more con- venient. The size of the cow-house, c, though somewhat diminished, is still large enough for a small cow ; the space, d, for ducks or geese, and for a ladder to the hen-house, is not quite so commodious as in the other plan ; but, on the whole, notwithstanding these drawbacks, this plan exhibits what we think a better arrangement than the preceding one. Exteriorly the platform is level as far as the steps to the porch, c, and thence it forms an inclined plane to the natural surface. The veranda,/ (see fig. 19), which is supported by trunks of larch or spruce fir trees, with the bark on, set on plinths of stone, or brick, will add much to the com- fort and economical uses of this residence. 44. Aspect. The difference in the aspect of this cottage will be ascertained by observing the points of the compass marked in the ground plan ; the north and south line being in the direction of from left to right ; whereas, in Design I. it is from right to left. 45. General Estimate. Cubic contents 17,440 feet, at 6rf. a foot, jg436; at4rf.,£290: 13.s:4</.; and at Zd., £218. 46. Expression, Though no marked features of any style appear in this elevation, yet it must be acknowledged to exhibit something more than the mere expression of purpose ; because it would be equally, and to all appearance, as much a human dwelling, without the columns as with them. It may, therefore, be said to exhibit the expression of improved design. This expression would be further heightened by ornamental chimney pots, and a light ii'on parapet to the terrace, fig. 20.