Evening star., 1940-04-13
Attractive Home
Al Low Cost Aim
OF Architect
Cope Cod Influence
Noted in Design
Planned for Star

The small home illustrated here
is designed to give families in
moderate circumstances an attrac-
tive home at low cost, yet to pro-
vide them with accommodations
usually found only in more expen-
sive houses. 1t was planned for
The Star by John K. Cross, archi-
tect, of 1923 Forty-third place,
member of the Washington Metro
politan Section of the Maryland
Society of Architects, which is CO.
operating in presenting this series
OF house plans.
Mr. Cross estimates the house can
be built in the suburban area of
Washington for about $4,000, ex-
cluding cost of ground. This price
has been carefully checked by a
reputable home builder, and is ac-
curate if erected in accordance with
specifications outlined here.
The house shows Cape Cod in
1uence, yet it makes use of modern
materials and planning. Its style
is favorable to low-cost construction.
and with proper handling in de-
sign. has a very quaint appearance.
The roofs brought close to the
ground have an informal feeling,
express shelter and give it a warm,
inviting look. Floor plans show a
thorough analysis of housekeeping
problems, and the disposition of
limited space to best advantage.
Kitchen at Front of House.
The kitchen has been placed at
the front of the house for easy
access to the front door and to the
service entrance which has been
placed near the garage door. En-
trance to garage and kitchen are
both protected from the weather.
Space at the rear of the house
has been reserved for living and
dining in privacy and also to over.
look the garden area. The combined
living and dining spaces add materi-
ally to the feeling of spaciousness
IN both rooms without any increase
in floor area.
The living space has large fire.
place located in corner to itself,
so as to be removed from any circu-
lation lane. This entire end of the
living space is paneled with ponde-
rosa pine, and has built-in book
shelves.
The study and lavatory on the first
floor are conveniently located to the
hall. yet are isolated from other
family activities.
Storage Space Provided.
A very important item in any
home is to have space for childrens
toys, bicycles and garden tools, at
grade level. Space for these articles
has been provided in the oversize
garage. Only half of the basement
is excavated to provide for the
laundry and heating equipment.
The second floor contains three
bedrooms and one bath. with many
closets of ample size In addition,
two of the closets have windows to
provide light and ventilation. Ac-
cessible to this floor is also the un-
finished space over the garage,
which can be finished into a room in
the future.
The type and finish of materials
are given in the following construc-
ton outline:
Cinder block foundations-damp
proofed
Structure-EXterior walls covered
with white pine siding. Gable ends
and dormers - waterproofed ply
wood. Sheathing to be of plywood. |
Wood studs, gypsum lath and plaster.
Roof-Red cedar shingles.
Sheet metal work-Copper flash
ings. Cutters, pine Leaders, toncan
metal.
Insulation-Outside walls-2-inch
rock wool. Ceiling of second floor
4-inch rock wool
Windows-Wood easement and
double hung-clear pine.
Metal Misunderstanding and wood
screens-All doors and windows, ex-
cept in garage.
Floor covering-Kitchen, toilet
and bath-linoleum. All other rooms
clear red oak.
Wall coverings-Main rooms
wall paper. Pine paneling at fire.
place wall in living room. Bath
room and toilet-linoleum Wainscot.
Narrow Pine Trim.
Observation-Disclosures pine trim.
Six-panel doors. Painted. Over
head garage door.
Painting-Outside Walls-White.