Evening Star Newspaper, February 27, 1926, Page 15

REAL ESTATE IDEAL HOME DESIGNS APPROVED BY COMMITTEE OF ARCHITECTS Working Drawings Virtually Complete in Some In- stances and Excavation Work Is Scheduled 1o Be Started ut Early Date. he Star’s | botween the ; up- | house will have its usual alley service. and the con “In the case of the semi-detachec Washington | houses @ suggestion has been mafle «n Institute of (which will be presented to the ing permits | thorities for consideration of pl ) be pro- |the garden between the houses and ps the [toward the rear. In most cases this well | construction would be Jow enough so t it would not in any way inter have | fere with the light in th vings. |and whether approuched vations | main street or from the all reduce the and the unsightl Meous garages ughout the gns for s thut each demonstration proved by the architec mittee representin Chapter of the Amerl Archite ¢ the model ho cured on Marel progress the within the tic Sivkvilh ain ompleted « Within for t} homes h , and the drawing the ] he plans for en much con cial committes the Decatur In connection with row Decatur st for tlon Co., Louls Justement, for this type, states: “This project consists of a houses on Decatur m Fourth st 1o bre Street Houses. hou on nstru archites the \Washi ricun Institut s devoted much Architects time to the work ful snd pructical model homes oWl street, extend- to Fifth street mone v of ouses have { from two the n varied, th the “d ingroups ot only 1 ho volded roups buildin will start T Jera to four and featur 150 W, Peaslee itte, continuous fa i one one f the similar making ore pretent dered, djoining hou very Mot the e her being 1w In this case the houses w p of houses, than fc The today has ized and is the resu n on the what Lses every utllized. the plan the 1 omes, and r advanc he first is search for inc usual por - house, 1 impo; ote that in tentious houses Jly eliminated, given such gs that the u irded as neces: or desirable lers in the hottest climates I nd that there is no greater protec. tion from excessive eat than solid and this point of v nding | in local residential d been pretiy well standard of careful « t of ope he publi it is compact and e square inch of floor st In the present instunce rily used by house been generally adhiered to by the architect, minor changes being | ted for the purpose of simplify improving the : ance or_halls the houses will have s aiffe ent arrangement on the fl which is quite a departure u plan and which will per rger living room without s ness of access to the second S t e the is Dore dow h is nof ¢ Another eleme sideration is the pre: anging the char room during t g rugs, the us nd cretonnes, © or It pe nber of t 1t is not ope entering uiling p er of the living | ummer by eliminat- | tra. chintzes | ¢ . addition of wil re. aps is true that the larger ne buvers want porcl true that every 16 fronts of the houses, or front ations, as they are called by archi- cts, have been given a good deal of | | study in order to obtaln variety and ;lmllvmuu‘.ny without e '{ Most of the ho will_have porches which will give adequ 1 | tection from th ther at th door. The use of full porches for all| | houses h 1 avolded e of | he monotony ment and i porches, minating dema problem ine to what the omobll homes h porches beca nt porches have the bett time seer ry poor, s rd, will be equipped with the e hegea | front porch. Unquestionably B e Toemmilition | should make 1t possible to improve Sthan ind hed houses | the design of row h the wide et eoatar Sige fnd | front porches endlessly repeated have “nt, |been the despalr of every designer of ot se | "The backs of the houses, or rear | fes are | © , have been studled with & | making them as inoffen possible. The public still insists 1 double back porches, and as these | in the cheapest possible m nd later screened in the most| aneous and haphazard fashion, | cks of row houses are among | st things produced by man. | much can be hoped for, under | ho so present condtions, toward improving | living spacos. It is|the appearance of the backs of row | le concern itself houses, but evervthing that can be | appearance | provided for without unduly increas. | ara almost | Ing the cost, will be done in the pres 1 of maximument instance.” um at v even a | s row 10st expensiv house: nould not b part of the town, ized. It must t charming velopments. Would Save Spac oint of spe spments will be t of th and cons tion to api ~ason why the an ex s giving rathe than clement in Describes Duplex Houses. Regarding the duplex house for W Walter Vaughn in Michigan Park at the Thirteenth and Upshur streets, the ar 1y |chitect, W. H. I. Fleming, deciaves: with| “These houses will e built on lots kitchen. It would be far better to |32 feet wide by approximately 100 ovide a simple platform with a|feet deep and facing west on Thir-| isod over the entrance than it Is to|teenth street. The size of each house | ko this perfectly good space and|will bo 20 feet 4 inches by 33 feet 4 < aste it on garbage cans, mops, eto. | inches deep, outsie measurements The next conslderation should be fand exclusive of porches, thus allow- coviding easy access from this porch | ing open space between adjoining ¢ the dining room down to the vard, | buildings of 23 feet 4 inches, which af- n approach which | fords abundance of ight and air to all »itate taking guests | rooms wpedimenta “The floor plans as worked ot ‘With su i wughn for his typlcal ho ~ matter to take advant hay en found excellent In manner | ver sp: remadns in » izing to best advantage the | e the center and to plant the ace in the house. \inor desired for all the s will be made in these plans laundry in the the model house. The flrst floor | ing in the tain a Uvin room, dining is nothing d kitchen, witl & dining room & bugaboo of mos service porch, built-in refrig- | and open fireplace in the living | irs from first to second | om the living room | d archway and behind | hich has been found a | al consideration to retain heat | the Uving m in the Winter i\lllll one of the several considerations that | ighn has worked Into his uake them more efficient The second floor plan | four hedrooms and bath, | closets and a sleeping dining ouse, i t by | jons i . delightful. itoes and flie h an ex uman_ being themselves in cag of has been ma that it has voluntarily 1o bu s and to forezo the liv ho s f f interest studies Tivabl ldes fc | mp! | with a | exterfor app tion is to k mits of po: particular 1 ntinued Ni ible selll ity and neteenth wous i the total bl s a s is ! Washington’s most beautiful residential section of detached hames. Containing seven million feet of forest-covered land, with six miles of improved streets. Includes what remains of The Triangle of Increasing Values —between Connecticut, Massachusetts and Cathedral avenues. Over 200 homes from $15,000 to $200,000 built and under con- struction. Actual improvements and, home values exceed $8,000,000. Wooded villa sites, lots, central and side hall homes, with lots from 50 to 115 feet front. Park Office, 32d St. and Cathedral Ave. Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. ESTABLISHED_ 1899 ' Riggs-Semmes Bldg., Dupont Circle, Potomac 2200 Massachusetts Park floor, | trom the | mit of | iic- | gesten is always mo Northern Italian Style Attractive In This House i !Judd Residence, Seen by Is Striking tructure. ! Many. | Perhaps one of the recent houses rected that strikes the fancy of lovers of beautiful homes is the resi dence of George Il Judd at Thirty fourth place und Massachusetts ave- nue. L i M re: titul on by view The design and house is particular modern adaption the northern Italian style of architecture is well illustrated in this home _The principal problem the architect faced was to plan a house for a city | lot and incorporate in it features of | @ country restdence and to give all the fmportant roows in the house the | maximun; amount of uir and sunlight. | this, the living room was athwest corner. The nd solarium are located southeast side he library northwest, Little Hall S ses, this residence 1 the view of giving as possible to hallways e general conven- up of the plan, considered. uces are on Massa- i on Thirty-fourth ed on the crest of the rise of chusetts avenue just before it hes Wisconsin avenue, this beau- home is seen and commented 4 vast number of people that neral effect of the ¢ striking. The To uchieve piaced in dining Dice and stalrw fence of ! howeve Th g and entrance hall d on a lower level than the ide in order to give more | 1 a greater effect of pac- From the library and the | second floor bedroom there is a_par- ticularly attractive view of the Wash- ington Cathedral which is very effec and one of the featurés that adds to the charm of the home. | T entire attic floor is devoted to a large lounging room which affords | a view of practically the entire city Buff Stucco Exterior. i The cholce of the morthern Ttalian | de by those who desire dignified stmplicity and thls effect Is well demonstrated here. The | exterlor Is of buff stucco with a local | rubble stone base and a terrace wall The trin is in Ohlo sandstone. | The roof of mission tile is particu- | arly attractive and sets off the house | ellently. The roof colors are straw, and brown. The entire interior of designed to foll the house is the simple lines of the exterior and the Italian effect i n the same manner. The | ATURDAY, JUDD - REJIDENCE - et A 1R c the entrance, the doors, | vs and window tr th the archite in style treatment. This residence has been provided in this regard. vould be | 1+ Heaton is the architect Second Floor Plan, Page 15, MAYAN PYRAMID ARCHITECTURE IS URGED AS PATTERN FOR U. Declared to Be One of Three Greatest Types and of Much Value in Construction of kyscrapers of Future. ie —Robert I. Aitken. the American’ soulpior, wak asked re cently to yive an o, as ‘an artist no icas not an ar ot of the domi I P iral Leagus er on. Y o York 3o rapiisd that § erprecsed a new note in architecture, thar American architecta are ecpressing iheir creative genius in raper jusi as architects of an shoiced real genius in tha a America would become @ world of pyramids, Mr. Aitken predicted The following article talis wha: Alfred Bossomn known architect. Ands in America’s ‘retirn 1o the pyramidal type of building and 1Ay Ae thinks tha eariy Mayan art offers inspiration to the modern architect to and past width of the buildings he building, twice the street up. Streets lined f this character will sunlight during the in time, will resemble the templed citles of Central America. Expects Type to Grow. Alfred Bossom, prominent New York architect, who has put for- ward extensive plans for New York' trafiic relief and is an authority on Mayan and Aztec architecture, states that this distinctive type of skyseraper will be adopted by the entire United States. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia —all the great citfes—wlill build their tall bufldings in this manner. The | small towns will take it up, and Amer- ica’s contribution to the world of architecture will become as famous as that of Greece or Rome. Mr. Bossom has not only alded In developing the architectural line of this new type of bullding, but has gone a step further in reproducing the decoration of the old American tem- ples. The Petroleum Buflding in Houston, Tex., and the Liberty Bank |of Buffalo, N. Y., both creatlons of Mr. Bossom, partake of Mayan and Aztec design and decoration. The top of the Liberty Bank is a duplicate of 2 Mayan temple of worship; even the designs In terracotta are reproductions of America’s oldest and one of the world's finest arts. “The Mayan and Aztec architec- ture,” says Mr. Bossom, “Is one of the three greatest in the world, the other | two being Greek and Chinese. Muse- ums all over the world are sending men to study its principles, its inspir- ing qualities and its beauty. The charm of these ancient ruins’is bullt into every line and contour, and is as fundamental and everlasting as the beauty of the Parthenon. They are selentifically correct and democratic in form, as they do not steal other’s light. They are set out as tronomically, the main entrance fac- ing south, thus obtaining freedom from the sun’s heat. “They had no great sheltering pro- jections, like cornices; all was har- monious and well bred, and there was excellent ventilation and light. When there is such a wealth of artistic For generation after generation American architects have made thelr pllgrimages to Europe to seck out from its galaxy of architectural types an art and a style that would he ap- propriate to America, and which might eventually lead to a new and original American architecture. They have made much use of classical styles and motifs from Rome, Greece and Byzantlum, scarcely thinking that within their own land remalned the ruins of one of the three great- est arts In the world, In the Mayan temples of Central America. But the distinctlve style for which these architects were striving was not | to be borrowed from Europe or the ruins of the anclent world, for with the development of the skyseraper Amerlca produced an architecture and a bullding as original as any of the old medieval cathedrals, And now, curiously enough, this skyscraper, different from anything created in the Old World, 1 being trarsformed into an edifice Inspiring 11 form and beautiful In its strength by operation | of the New York zoning law, for the architectural style dictated by this law {s making our city bulldings follow the prototypes of the great temples of the Mayan Indlans In Central Ameri In order that a building be built more in height than twice the width of the street it is located on, it must rise up in step fashion back from the curb. It must slt back like the old Mayan pyramids of Central Amer- jca. Such a building can be erected, theoretlcally, to an Indefinite height by being built within an imaginary line drawn from the opposite curb up Rose Roofs—Are Tight Roofs We don’t “tinker’— we CURE roof troubles ATCHING and plugging are expensive make- shifts—and disappointing—because at best they only postpone the day when the roof must be fixed the Rose way if it is to be permanently efficient. Our way doesn’t cost in dollars and cents any more than the other way—but we are CHEAPER hecause once done—done for good. Our budget plan of payment distributes the cost conmveniently for you. Rose B¢ bQ‘C‘omwm\f 2120.22 Ge North 847-848 gia Avenue each | | | | LR R AL AL R R SRR R AR R YRR LR LR genius to be explored in our countr Arthur| it is folly to fmitate the fo hut RYALALh! lent established by ms of othe the Aztecs. They colore some- | edifices, the friezes and rellef | soft earth colors, and we s { doubtedly come to color in_th rchitectur s an agent of b the N g original.” new development in our sky Mr. Bossom say will n chitectural design alone, | will push forws: following the ! (Continued on Sixteenth Page.) rd 3316 Woodley Road (Facing the Cathedral Grounds) I'HOSE WHO KNOW Woodley Road and appreciate the quiet beauty of the Cathedral Grounds will most certainly be interested in this elegant residence. They will think highly of these appealing features: A large corner lot fronting one hundred feet on Woodley Road. with beautiful lawns and shrubbery, an excep tionally well built home, containing eleven spa cious rooms with high ceilings, four fine baths, two-car garage, oil"burner, screens and attrac tive awnings. WE BELIEVE you will find that this resi dence comes as close to perfection as possible where luxury and refinement are the aim. 3920 Jenifer St. NW (In the Heart of Exclusive Chevy Chase) This beautiful 6-room detached house is situated on a lot 60-feet wide with fine lawns, shrubbery and trees. It is in a fine neighborhood west of Connecticut ave- nue. The house has recently been re- decorated throughout and is in excellent condition. Tt is now vacant and owner will sacrifice for a quick sale. Congervatively Speaking, We Believe These House s to Be the Best Buys in Their Respective Locations FEBRUARY | tomobil | & expected | will | size. to be & gener: , be an apartment utifica- i e TR 70 N R R e sl R 4T i =l mmmmmrmmmmmmflmmfl@ R R R 000 o e 290 o e e o e | of th HOME & GARDEN 27, 15 FAMOUS CONNECTICUT AVENUE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS SOLD Transfers of Bradley Home and Stoneleigh Court~ Mark Ending of Street South of Circle as Place of Noted Homes and Social Activities. announced I1-stor; During the past week two of the largest ‘residential properties in the District, both located on Connecticut avenue south of Dupont Circle, have been sold, marking the passing of practically every large residence on this street before the advance of com- merce and city expansion. These two properties, the Fdson Bradley residence ard the Stoneleigh Courts, at Connecticut avenue and L streets, are the most interesting real estate deals of the year. fay To those who remember Connecticut | family avenue but a tew years ago its pres tion, ent sky line is a change nothing short | floor an of astounding, From a street of m: resents nificent residences, the homes of na- | necticut tional soclety leaders, embassies, | high-class st the residences of internationally its improveme: mous men and women, it has ch at $2.500,000. e Connecticut Av into a thoroughfare of nue Re: rporation, o stores. known local lav is the newly forme which purchased Up and from Florida been nsfer that Le would erect at structure on the site. The sale of the Stoneleigh vesterday by Mrs. James \W. Wads worth of New York, Mr Payne Whitney of New York and Claren L. Hay, all children of the famous John Hay. former Secretary of State and Ambassador to Great Britain was one that created u considerabl: interest. * While Cour the apartment structure erected 20 years ago by and has remained in the unincumbered since i ained, the grour which frontage on Cor turned in This building anc have been appraise be. Old Homes Gone. ¢ of the quiet acious grounds old conven In pla with its 8 of the most magnif country. On eve { once the site ¢ ! person is =to building running frow storte: Instead of the | once strolled the Capital and h lands for their afte promenades, and in place of the high broughams, with their high-stepplr horses, there is today a hustling crowd of business people, shoppers and oth ers engaged in commerce who on the str , in fast mov nd commercial trucks, Once the scene of private so | gatherings it s now the scene business conferences and hus ang and going B From the magnificent 1} érs of the Chamb United Sta stands e otels in the Keep Draper Ballroom nue and k One inte however, the ow Golden T cent Draper alatial fixtures th fonal Capita its massive the predic ut the lesser qua tion one end.to 1 e E of & s on ( . but the rece t few weeks | fmprovements Will Erect Hotel. the past few vears nue has been the s it commercial development. that on the site of former palatical Edson Bradley rais a building of consider: Whilo the heads of the Moebs | Construction and Engineering Co., the concern which bought this property, | z are not yet indicating what sort of | bullding they will erect there seems 3 improssion that it will | ton Butlding house with stores | New York avenue, or an office building. Some brokers | well versed in Connecticut avenue ! properties state that is is probabl that an uptown hotel may be erected on this site. The British emba has already | heen sold to Harry Wardman and | upon the completion of the plans for Luilding, which is to be| Observatory Cirele and tts avenue by the famous British architect, Edgar L. Luytens, this bullding will disappear When 'Mr. Wardman made the | purchase of the embassy building, which has been the scene of many brilliant functions and has housed many noted statesmen and diplomats, | including the mous Lord this thoroughfare widened hout the ave been i nu which fully indi in building ched not Butl 1shing at street an. Connecticu entire nber efty of transac hat the grea realty trans r will and last Th W at stable va in the | R R R R R R R R R R L R R R R R ARt R Rt tR R R tR R R R Rt R R R RtRth R iRttt WITH THE COMING OF SPRING You Should Look Into These Exceptimml Offers : 1620 Underwood St. N.W. (At the Entrance to Rock Creek Golf Course) Just completed; beautiful Spanish resi- ] .0 cated high above the city, amid the quiet this home offers many unusual advantages dence, just west of Sixteenth strect dignity of upper Sixteerith street. It has four large, airy bedrooms and two baths on the second floor, with servant’s room and bath on the third floor, and lava tory on the first floor 00 L. 00000 e 0 R 1612 Crittenden St. N.W. (Just West of 16th Street) L'o those who desire a distinctive, Bret ger-built home in the preferred Sixteenth street section, this beautiful residence, with its marn unique advantages, will offer a strong appeal With spacious rooms and every advanced feature of modern home building. this charmine house contains nine rooms, three baths, servant’s quarters, two-car garage, screens, awnings and weatherstrif Located on a large lot with finc trees and shrubbery. An inspection will reveal to you the attrac tiveness and worth of this exceptional offering May We Have the Pleasure of Your Inspection of These Fine Homes Sunday Between 10 AM. and 6 P.M.? R R R R R R R R R R e R R R R SR SR SRR SR R R AR R R R R R R R R Rt R R YRR L € Breuninger &Sons Exclusive Agents Deal With a Realtor Main 6140