Le 04/12/2012 09:35, Thomas de Groot a écrit :
> the house fronts are (always) straight (except in modern times).

except in old times (pre 1800 A.D.) too.

The old streets of London or Paris would had houses with any front that
fit (e.g. connect to the left & right houses...most would be straight,
but convex curve can occurs). And as you go up, the house would be
inclined toward the street, or have steps for that purpose. (small dark
streets)

With horse-powered vehicles, large entrance doors (to internal court)
would soon get two big protruding stones, to protect the hinge of the
door from smashing touches of wheels.

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