The Entrance
Architecture: Form, Space & Order by Francis D. K. Ching (published by Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY) is a favored book. His beautiful pencil illustrations of historic and modern architecture make the book a worthwhile selection. And his analysis of design principles is just inspiring. For example, Ching has pages about entrances following a section on the building approach. He explains that entrances “can range from a simple hole in the wall to an elaborate, articulated gateway.”
In a residential remodel in Pebble Beach, the front door is not visible from the street. But the pathway clearly guides the visitor from the lower driveway to the front door on an upper level. Wide stairs (three steps, landing, three steps, landing…) between stone walls invite you up past the landscaped planter and around the corner. The curved walls diminish in height as you progress and they disappear by the time you have arrived at the porch. The new door that we selected has side lights and a transom with narrow glass panels. The added transparency seems to makes the entrance more inviting. The rectangular glass panels in the door compliment other “slot” windows added throughout the house to create a contemporary and sophisticated style. We were pleased, as were the homeowners, with the good work done by Groza Construction.
-TJC
Pebble Beach Remodel - Entry
Pebble Beach Remodel - Entry
Pebble Beach Remodel - Entry