Arthur Stratton · Series IV. The Roman “D” or Tribune Plan, Semi-circular and Elliptical Plans
Plate XIX. The Roman “D” or Tribune Plan with Peristyle
Plate XIX. — This is a perspective view of the interior of the County Hall at Chester designed by Thomas Harrison about 1800. It is interesting as an English example of the treatment of the “D” plan, and shows that the designer was familiar with Roman models as well as with contemporary French practice. The design is chiefly remarkable for the way in which the domical covering is stopped against the flat segmental arch which terminates the “D” form horizontally above the level of the entablature to the peristyle.
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