The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-25
PLAN SMALL HOMES
OF MANY CHARMS
Architects in Competition show
How 80 by 100 Foot Plots
May BE Improved.
TWO PRIZE DESIGNS

Two NOR, designs for small fireproof
suburban homes to which prizes were
awarded in competition held recently
by the Brickbuisdcr are reproduced here
Tor the benefit of those who contcm-
plat. suburban house construction. The
principal problem set before those who
took part in this competition was, to
plan houses for suburban plots of fifty
iyct frontage and 100 feet depth. Such
houses would he most appropriate for
most OF the suburban developments
bout New York where plots are of
.ioout the size stated in the competition.
rn.s Is especially true since the pro-
-;lmma called for a strictly suburban
.J.Hc In distinction TO IA country house.
ma the problem called for such houses
as would look well set between other
rIGS : on "A street frontage.
The drawings shown here were
award d third and fourth prize. respect
ely That shown on the right hand
..Ie VI this page Is the work OF J. Ivan
D.s" " this city. It took the third
RE. The other design * by Richard
a. Powers of Belmont Mass. These
cravings were selected by a competent
Iury from about three hundred sub
m.tted and are said by the members Of
he jury 10 represent the highest aims
IN this type of construction.
or Mr.. Discs drawing the jury said:
II has a simple yet convenient plan,
although more suited to a closely built
suburb II high easement windows had
been used each side OF the living room
chimney, in place OF the long windows
proposed, thus possibly requiring
larger light opening toward the street,
which the simple fenestration on the
front Of the house makes easily possible.
A minor criticism is that the render
ing of the roof suggested either the use
~ slate too large for the scale OF the
building, or one OF the cheaper paper
roofs hardly susceptible to artistic treat
nelt The designer was thoughtful
enough to indicate a turntablc in front
y his garage. "A convenience. for II small
car that was not thought of 10y many
other contestants when placing their
garage on the rear lot line. The ex-
'erior detail on this house Is direct and
well considered"
The plot plan which architects 50
orten overlook In placing their houses
was made an interesting feature OF tais
'ompetit!on and resulted in many ex-
''fH' suggestions Tor the development
~ 30 10y 100 foot plots. Competitors
Werr required to consider q garage as
part z the plan, for many suburban
homes have such attachments. and the
location Of these buildings has beol
carefully selected by most Of the com
pet!tors. The designer of the fourth
prize plan has chosen to place his
garage beside the kitchen entry, leaving
=" entire rear OF the plot available for
garden.
or this sign the criticism Is made {:
The fourth prize was one Of the
hest n those grouping the garage rs
part of the house composition, The
nan Is Interesting. although depcndin j.;
somewhat too much for comfort on adj
.olnng property, being unimproved on
moth sides, The designer oovi Dusty coa-
Sldered the end to the street as less
important than the side he has chosen
- render, whereas, in reality. il should
INquiro more careful consideration. Ills
pan is weak also alone the rear line,
mere insufficient space = provided iu
'H' pantry for shelving and in making
mu'h usc ~ light HI tho sides ~
"o'h first and second n or. The exterior
Fea'mAnt Is simple. CONVENIENT, and tin
''Nl promises nearly as inexpensive a
%" IT handling az the thlrd prize de-
r