Samuel Swinton Jacob

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A beautiful six-volume set showcasing the architectural design of Jeypore, India. Prepared under the supervision of Colonel S. S. Jacob. Samuel Swinton Jacob was a British army officer who is best known for his architectural design work in India.

As the head of the public work department in Jaipur, Jacob built numerous buildings a structures throughout the region. Jacob was sympathetic to local traditional Indian design, and construction techniques, which set him apart from many colonial architects working overseas at that time. This interest in local design has undoubtedly influenced this work, which examines small architectural details with a keen interest in local design, this volume showcases the architecture of Jeypore.

Each volume explores an element of design, those being: copings and plinths, pillars, caps, bases, carved doors, brackets, and arches.

Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details