Comment on construit une maison by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc
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| Author | Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879 |
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| Title | Comment on construit une maison |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Comment on construit une maison" by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc is a practical guide to architecture and building construction, written in the late 19th century. The work illustrates the process involved in planning and constructing a house through the eyes of a young protagonist, M. Paul, who aspires to design a home for his sister. The book combines technical insights with the narrative of M. Paul's journey from inspiration to execution, detailing various aspects of architecture, material choices, and renovations. At the start of the book, we are introduced to M. Paul, a 16-year-old boy spending his summer vacation at his father's estate. Initially enchanted by the idyllic countryside, he quickly becomes bored when he finds all his plans for the summer unfulfilled. He learns about his father's intention to build a house for his sister Marie, and the idea ignites his passion for architecture. With the encouragement of his family, he begins to develop his project, drafting plans and seeking the advice of his architect cousin while gaining practical knowledge of construction techniques. As he grapples with the technicalities and creative aspects of his endeavor, he reflects on the emotional significance of the family home and its connection to their heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | TH: Technology: Building construction |
| Subject | Architecture, Domestic |
| Subject | Dwellings |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26101 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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