The BIG Picture! Northern Elevation

I followed the teachings of Vitruvius and Andrea Palladio when designing this home. The grade to roof front porch or portico should have fluted Corinthian columns instead of wood timbers for supports. Column spacing will be offset and should frame the door. The porch sides are to be open like a Greek temple. Small, wide steps will lead to the driveway which is 6 feet lower in elevation and 20 feet away in distance. The gable at the top of the porch should be a closed pediment. Pilasters and a small pediment might be nice looking surrounding the door and 1st floor window to your right. This will be the front door and opens into the main entry way. The turret windows are 36 inches wide and 80 inches tall. They have approximately 12 inches of clearance on either side. South is the direction at the TOP of all the plans. Thus east is on the LEFT side and west is on the RIGHT side.

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