70 Architectural Styles (Part 7)

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.

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61. Islamic Architecture style

Jameh Mosque of Yazd, Iran Source: Persiaadvisor.travel

Islamic architecture encompasses both secular and religious styles from the beginning till the present day. From the eighth to the 11th century, this architectural style was influenced by Greco-Roman tradition (Byzantine) and Eastern Tradition (Mesopotamia & Persia). Some key architecture features were inherited from pre-Islamic architecture of that region while some characteristics like minarets, muqarnas, arabesque, Islamic geometric pattern, pointed arch, multifold arch, onion dome and pointed dome developed later.

62. Indonesian Architectural style

Pagaruyung Palace in Minagkabau Source: Wikipedia

This religion-based style was born out of the influence of both Hinduism and Buddhism between 4th to 15th century. Ancient Indonesian architecture follows specific rules that were established by religion. The main design feature was to align the building with nature, maximizing the place’s holiness and maximizing its effectiveness as a place of worship. The materials used to build the temples are usually limestone or bricks, put together with a locking mechanism between each stone, using mortar or a mix of vine sap and palm sugar as the binding agent.

63. Ancient Chinese Architectural style

Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden city Source: Wikipedia

Chinese architecture traditionally classifies structures  from pagodas to palaces, constructed of wood, a relatively perishable material, and due to a de-emphasis on major monumental structures built of less-organic but more durable materials, much of the historical knowledge of Chinese architecture derives from surviving miniature models in ceramic and published planning diagrams and specifications. Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Vietnam, and a varying amount of influence on the architectural styles of Southeast and South Asia including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and The Philippines

64. Japanese Architectural style

Horyu Temple, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan Source : Britannica

Japanese architecture style adopted wooden structures which were elevated slightly off the ground, with tiled or thatched roofs. Sliding doors were used in place of walls, allowing the internal configuration of a space to be customized for different occasions. People usually sat on cushions or otherwise on the floor, traditionally; chairs and high tables were not widely used until the 20th century.

65. Korean Architectural style

Yakcheonsa Buddhist temple, Jeju Island, South Korea Source: Wikipedia

Korean architecture is influenced from Chinese architecture due to neighboring countries and close relations. building construction usually rises from a stone sub-foundation to a curved roof covered with tiles, held by a console structure and supported on posts; walls are made of earth (adobe) or are sometimes totally composed of movable wooden doors.

66. Sikh Architectural style

Golden Temple, Amritsar, India Source: Sacredsites.com

Sikh Architecture is characterized with values of progressiveness, exquisite intricacy, austere beauty and logical flowing lines. Sikh architecture was developed 300 years ago; Sikh architecture was distinguished for its many curves and straight lines. Sikh Architecture is influenced by Mughal and Rajput  styles. The onion dome, frescoes, in-lay work, and multi-foil arches, are Mughal influences, more specially from Shah jahan's period, whereas chattris, oriel windows, bracket supported eaves at the string-course, and ornamented friezes are derived from elements of Rajput architecture. Sikh architecture includes secular forts, bungas (residential places), palaces, and colleges. The religious structure is called  Gurdwara.

67. Sumerian Architectural style - 3600 BC to 2300 BC

Arch of Ctesiphon near Baghdad Source: Unusualtraveler.com

Sumerian planned first society to construct the city itself. They have walls, street, markets, temples and gardens. It has urban culture. They used round bricks for construction. They sun baked there bricks and when constructed plaster there walls to give finishing.

68. Persian Architectural style

Masjed e Agha Bozorg, Central Iran Source: tehrantimes.com

This architectural style is also called as Iranian Architecture. This style display great variety of structural and aesthetic form of tradition and experience. Heavy clay available in this area lead to development of use of Brick and lime mortar as building material. There was symbolic geometry and pure forms of circle and squares were seen in construction.

69. Mughal Architectural style - 16th 17th 18th century

The Taj Mahal, Agra, India Source : Bigwire.in

Mugal architecture is Indo Islamic Architecture developed by Mughals. the Architecture styles features pattern of structure & character, including large bulbous domes, slender minarets at the corners, massive halls, large vaulted gateway and delicate ornamental works.

70. Industrial Architectural style - 1760 till present

Feilden Fowles, Charlie Bigham's west, Somerset U.K. Source : Architecture.com

Industrial style referred to working space or environment which man create according to need. Building started constructing with big pillared hall and later on as time progresses functionality is been incorporated in it. The aesthetic become popular in late 200s and remained popular till date. Shipping containers are also used as commercial space and home. The location and requirement become key factor in Industrial architecture and concept changes in flooring, lighting and window pattern.