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priate than the architectural forecourt. They 

 are difficult to plan where space is limited, as 

 unless well set by grass or planting the stretch 

 of bare gravel is apt to look very large. 25 ft. 

 is needed for a carriage turn, and a large 

 car takes a 50 ft. circle to get round in without 



DIAGRAM 62. 



backing ; and enough space must be left on each 

 side of the front door for vehicles to be able to 

 move without being forced to begin turning imme- 

 diately. 



The approach should be arranged to bring the 

 vehicle to the front door on its left side. This 

 gives a direct descent to the footman, or to any 

 one accompanying the driver. A pear-shaped 



