Adam includes an estimate of expenses detailing the exact materials and ornamental features of the designs. Adam suggests that the cost of the project could be reduced by using less expensive materials, though he advises using the finer statuary marble recommended by the stonemason. Summary: Concerning prices and materials for four chimney pieces designed by Adam for Moccas Court, Herefordshire (1776-1783).Letter and estimate, 1781 to Sir George Cornewall. S ummary: Regarding a social engagement and including three rough pencil sketches of a building.From the receipt it is apparent that the terms for subscribers were a guinea and a half down, with the same to be paid on delivery. Summary: Printed receipt acknowledging payment of one and a half guineas towards Adam's 'Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro' (1764).Another drawing for entrance gates, is perhaps an amateur reworking of John Sanderson's designs for the gateway at Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire, ca. The two elevations are nearly identical (with the same triumphal arch flanked by lower one-room buildings): one drawing shows unfluted Roman Doric and the other fluted orders, one has a plan, and one shows the door designs. Summary: Parkside and streetside designs probably by the office of Robert Adam for the Batchworth Heath gates at Moor Park, Hertfordshire, England.Summary: Section of Findlator Castle from the northwest to the southeast for renovation and a plan of the ground storey for the rectory at Beckenham, Kent.ĭesigns for a gateway at Moor Park, Hertfordshire, ca.Robert Adam architectural drawings, 1789. Summary: Gift of AC Martin Partners, Inc.Īdam, Robert 1728-1792 (Scottish architect and designer).AC Martin Partners 1906- (American architecture firm founded by Albert C. Martin, Sr.)ĪC Martin Partners microfiche architectural drawing collection (Accession # 2015.M.14)
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