Brent Hull, architect, walks through a builder-grade traditional house and points out where its details fall short of classical architecture. He starts outside, where a confusing entry and driveway leave visitors unsure where the front door is, and proposes a porch and motor court to orient arrivals. Inside, Brent critiques unsupported arches, faux columns, oversized crown molding, and heavy coffered ceilings that ignore proportion and structure. He explains how the classical system of architrave, frieze, and cornice scales to ceiling height, and shows how lowering the chair rail, resizing moldings, and varying beam sizes brings order to the rooms.

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