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Projecting Curved Corners Scheme, c 1824-26 (2)

Design Note:-
It appears Soane was dissatisfied with the effacing aesthetic note of the curved corners adopted. One preliminary solution was for the corners to project slightly forward, thereby giving the exterior the quality of firmitas at the point where it was most wanting. The elevation by Charles Richardson (SM 53/8/25) though dating from 1826, perhaps offers a record of Soaneā€™s intentions to articulate the corners with an engaged giant Corinthian order.
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