Bishopton, Scotland

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Bishopton, Scotland

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Bishopton, Scotland

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Includes material for the study of different architectural details from different buildings in Glasgow and Bishopton. Building descriptions include elevations, daylight effects on different streets, buildings and their windows' scale, different kinds of lighting, and a farmhouse.

Platt, Christopher

Houses in Bishopton: Elevations

Free hand sketches showing west and north elevations of farmhouse in Bishopton describing it as a nicely scaled cottage. Details of different types of widows housed three different functions, and window detail with Art Nouveau stained glass in cottage door.

Platt, Christopher

Farmhouse in Bishopton

Free hand sketches showing "Farmhouse in Bishopton approach facing the west describing the way the road gently slopes and waves in and out gives a pleasant approach to a group of farm buildings. The dry stone dyke on one side and the thick trees on the other enhance this approach. The motorway safety barrier on the top right spoils what would be a picturesque scene".

Platt, Christopher

Farm in Bishopton: Elevation facing east

Free hand sketch showing farmhouses in Bishopton facing the east describing the gap between the right hand cluster of building and the left hand cluster of buildings, filled by the farmhouse giving it the most important position and forming the third side of the courtyard.

Platt, Christopher