Architectural Proportions - 1880
Architectural Proportions - 18807/8/24 (updated 11/29/25)"Architectural Proportion: A New System of Proportion Showing the Relation Between an Order of Architecture and a Building of Any Kind" by A.J. Bryan is a work focused on establishing a system of architectural proportions. It presents rules for determining the relationships and measurements between classical architectural orders and various building elements. The book covers how to find accurate proportions for features like foundations, bases, window sills, doors, windows, pilasters, entablatures, cornices, and interior finishes.The system it proposes aims to show how an architectural order (such as Doric, Ionic, or Corinthian) can govern the proportions of an entire building, offering practical rules and tables for architects to apply in the design process. It was published in the late 19th century (around 1880) and is relatively concise, with detailed instructions and tables for scaling different building components in relation to the chosen order.A.J. Bryan's work is noted for its emphasis on large public buildings and the use of massive columns, reflecting concerns relevant to classical revival architecture. The book is an instructional guide helping architects maintain harmonious proportions throughout a building by anchoring measurements to a classical order and scaling logically from that base.​Source: Perplexity.aiCurated by G. Ly
