Research for Building Le Poulet Gauche

These images were found on various places on the web, and represent the type of construction we are trying to imitate.

Fancy corner building. Note how the upper front wall of the building bows. This is not an illusion created by the camera, but is the actuall shape of the structure. It is not uncommon for buildings to have odd angles and bowed walls. Also note the two peaks do not have the same beam pattern.
Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

A closeup of corner jettying, or overhang. Note that since both the front and the side overhang, the supporting corner post needs to be large to carry the overhanging weight. This also makes the joinery intricate. Also visible in this photograph are the window details. Note the rectangular shape of the panes, instead of the more familiar diamond pattern.
Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

One side of Broad Street in Ludlow, Shropsire, England. What's interesting about this picture is the buildings to the left (camera right) of the fancy building. None of them exhibit fancy angles of beams, roof, or the severity of architecture that the others do (although one of them has box windows on the second floor). This style of restrained building is what we are attempting to portray.
Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, England


Moreton House, Chesire, England


Moreton House, Chesire, England

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