Garden Models

Second Garden Model (condensed the middle portion of the first garden model)

First Garden Model

Plan/Section of Villa Torlonia

Plan

Section

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Villa Torlonia, Frascati by Carlo Maderno

M1/Masses
M1.a is represented by a mass of trees.

M1.b is the mass of trees that surrounds the upper fountain. The book classifies the fountain as an “Architectural Triumph”.


S1 / Horizontal Surface
S1.a is the view that sets the entrance to the terrace.

S1.b this horizontal ground is used to take a carriage ride from the villa.


S2 / Vertical Surfaces
S2.a The approach to the villa is a horizontal surface.

S2.b these series of stairs leads to the water fountain knows as an “Architectural Triumph”.


E1 / Vertical Elements
E1.a is the upper fountain classified as an “Architectural Triumph”.

E1.b the house/villa is one primary vertical element in this garden.

E1.c the fount inside the basin is another vertical element in this garden

E2 / Path Elements
E2.a a the top view of the garden demonstrates many pathways it offers.

E2.b The road used to take a carriage to the villa
M2 / Mass-Less Conditions
M2.a The only diagonal path in the garden would be a Mass-Less Condition.

VILLA TORLONIA/NOTES