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Record drawing for the soffit of the portico, executed with alterations, July 1763 (1)

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Adam's design for the portico was altered in execution. John Harris notes that this addition was Adam's attempt to enliven Leadbetter's 'uninspired slab-like block', producing a temple front and an early expression of fully formed Neo-Classicism.

There is a plan and section by Adam for the portico in the RIBA drawings collection.

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