70 Types of Architectural
Styles
An
Architecture Style refers to method of construction and form of building, which
is identified in terms of design and history. An Architectural style is
developed within a country and keeps changing depending on technology,
religion, beliefs, materials available, fashion and requirement.
We would
like to share 70 Known Architectural styles which helped in developing the
architecture style in which we are living today.
31.
Queen Anne Architectural style - 1870 to 1914
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| The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California Source: Google |
This is British Architecture in queen Anne
style mostly used for domestic building up to the size of manor house built by
local builder with formal elevation.
32. American Renaissance Architectural style
- 1876 to 1917
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| Banker Trust Building, New York Source: Google |
This was heir to Greek Democracy, Roman law
and Renaissance humanism, period of American architecture.
33. Art nouveau Architecture style - 1890 to
1910
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| Casa Batllo, Barcelona Source: Google |
Mackintosh and Gaudi were notable exponents
of art nouveau. In these Architecture style organic forms along with elements
of Rococo and Hector Guimard's art was adopted.
34. Early Modernism Architectural style -
1900 to 1914
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| The Iconic Flatrion Building, New York Source: Google |
Innovative technologies of construction, use
of glass, steel and reinforced concrete were key features which were base for
modern architecture. Ornamental building was reduced and focus was laid on
function of the building.
35. Prairie Architectural style - Late 19th
and early 20th century
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| Heurtley House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Source: Google |
The style is usually
marked by horizontal lines, flat or hipped roofs with
broad overhanging eaves, windows grouped in horizontal bands,
integration with the landscape, solid construction, craftsmanship, and
discipline in the use of ornament.
36. Nordic Classicism Architectural style - 1910 to 1930
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| The city hall of Ostersund, Sweden Source: Google |
Sweden, Denmark, Norway
and Finland were countries where Nordic Classicism was seen. It was parallel of
Art Nouveau and Modernism.
37. Futurism Architectural style - 1912
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| Perspective drawing from La Eitta Nvova by Sant' Elia Source: Wikipedia |
In the early-20th century Futurism
Architectural style emerged in Italy. It was characterized by long horizontal
lines and streamlined forms suggesting speed, dynamism, movement and urgency.
38. Expressionism Architectural style - 1910 to 1924
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| Goetheanum in Dornach near Basel, Switzerland Source: Wikipedia |
Expressionist is one of
the three dominant styles of modern architecture. Expressionist architects used materials such
as concrete and glass to create novel sculptural forms and
massing, sometimes distorted and fragmented to express an
emotional perspective.
39. Modernism Architectural style - 1917 to 1965
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| Walter Gropius, Bauhaus Building, Dessau Source: Google |
'Form Follows Function' was concept behind this architectural style.
Specialist designers for different aspects of buildings were seen. there was
more detailing and complexity in terms in structural systems, services and
technology.
40. De stijl
Architectural style - 1917 to 1931
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| The Rietveld Schroder house in Utrecht Source: Wikipedia |
This Architectural design was developed in
Netherlands and Strong geometric lines, bold primary colours and distinct
functional elements were adopted.
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