In manor architecture for centuries, a special role was assigned to outbuildings. They were of economic importance and were used as housing for servants. Separate structures of a secondary level were part of an integral complex of the entire site, functionally and compositionally emphasizing the general endurance of the main structure. The most common variant of this kind of building was the outbuilding. What is this building and what is its main function?
Minor wing
The wing is an additional extension to a residential building, which can be either part of it or located outside it. Being a secondary element of the building, it, nevertheless, is subject to the main structure. The meaning of the word "wing", which comes from the German Flügel, is translated as "wing". In architectural terminology, this is a small side building under a special roof with the mainbuilding, which can also be located separately, but not far from the main structure. A similar meaning is also characteristic of such peculiar synonyms for the word "outbuilding" as a wing, outbuilding, outhouse, prikhoromok.
Architectural Techniques
In the old days, in the construction of housing, such architectural techniques as a three-part composition were quite often used: the central building, galleries-transitions and outbuildings. It was caused by life itself. The main building housed the main and residential halls of the owner. The servants lived in the outbuildings, there was a kitchen, guests stayed. Galleries made it possible to pass from each outbuilding to the house without going outside, which was especially important in winter or in inclement weather. In the second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries, such architectural techniques were quite often used in palace and estate ensembles. What function does the outbuilding serve today? What is it: additional or full building?
For quite a long time, the outbuilding served as a secondary building that did not provide all the necessary amenities. Today it is more often used as a full-fledged building connected to utilities, equipped with lighting and heating.
Rethinking Ideas
The development of suburban construction is gaining momentum. It is quite convenient and prestigious to have a house intended for permanent residence or recreation, located near the city. These are no longer small, unpresentable houses, but cozy cottages, when designing them in advanceall the necessary comfort zones were provided: the main building with all amenities, a terrace and often an outbuilding. What is this room and why is it being built on the site? This is an extension or an independent building used as an additional room. Its purpose, depending on the desires of the owner, may vary. Sometimes the outbuilding serves to organize a winter garden, a playroom for children, and guest rooms. Often this is an extension with a gym, sauna. The outbuilding can also still serve as a utility room with a garage attached to it. Any of the concepts is quite real, its implementation depends on the area of the site and the financial capabilities of the owner.
Original version
Current extension projects allow for any exciting idea to come true. It is quite popular, practical and convenient to place them on the roof of the building. For this, only such specific points as the location of the building, the type of roof, the material of the supporting structures and its strength characteristics, the impact of wind and precipitation, and the change in the drainage system are foreseen in advance. When they are taken into account, it is easy to erect an outbuilding on a roof that has a strictly horizontal arrangement and allows. implement almost any architectural idea. It is possible to create an extension on the mansard roof.
Building Materials
When building housing, the selection of materials is carried out not only depending on the wishes of the owner, but also such factors as the architectural design of the project, climatic conditions,economic and physical-mechanical indicators of building materials.
If a house has an outbuilding, then they are mostly combined in appearance and material so that the general idea of the architectural design is not violated. When building in suburban areas, the most popular material is wood. Houses made of it are environmentally friendly, they are distinguished by a wonderful microclimate.
Indispensable element
Modern architectural projects make it possible to realize any idea of creating a house, to which an outbuilding is attached. That this is an indispensable element of the house, especially outside the city, has already been appreciated by many owners. This is a convenient and practical structure, moreover, capable of creating a kind of romantic halo around the common building. The main thing is to reasonably approach the issue of building this structure and take into account all its features.
