[11] Alternative design for elevations including entrance elevation, 19 December 1792

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Sir John Soane office drawings: the drawings of Sir John Soane and the office of Sir John Soane
- Office of Works
  - London: St James's Palace: surveys, designs and design for the new Guard Room, 1792-93 (18)

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Reference number

SM 37/2/6

Purpose

[11] Alternative design for elevations including entrance elevation, 19 December 1792

Aspect

Elevation of the Intended Guard Room with segmental-headed windows at a raised level and with pilasters

Scale

(no bar scale) 1/5 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

as above, S^tJames's and some dimensions given

Signed and dated

19 December 1792
Great Scotland Yard Decem^r 29^th 1792

Medium and dimensions

Pen and sepia washes, shaded on thin wove paper (267 x 339)

Hand

Frederick Meyer (pupil, 1791-1796)

Notes

Of Soane's alternative designs (drawings [9]-[10]) the semi-elliptical plan was chosen. The wall elevations [11]-[12] were plain with windows raised about six feet above the ground and with simple pilasters. Ornament was kept to what could be done with cannon balls. For the 'Entrances into the Officers Apartments', it is assumed that the location is (drawing [8]) on the righthand side and marked 'H' and 'Entrance for the Officers'. Soane offered a choice of ornament of which drawing [14] (design 'No. 2') with its striking proportions and Vanbrugh-like detail is the best. However, a simpler and more economical design (drawing [16]) was apparently built. (JL)

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Drawing

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