The dominant style in British architecture during the time of the Kings George (1714-1830). It is characterized by simple, elegant buildings with classical features. This style was particularly favoured by British immigrants and United Empire Loyalists who came from the U.S. to settle in Canada.
British 18thC style characterised by the proportions and ornaments of classical architecture, applied universally to buildings, furniture and decorative art forms. Passing styles within the period, including Chinese and gothic, were also accommodated. The Georgian era is divided into two main periods: the early Georgian period, 1720-60, under the reign of George I up to 1727 and George II thereafter, and the late Georgian period, 1760-1800, under the reign of George III. The term 'Georgian style' also sometimes includes the regency period to 1830.
A Classical English style prominent from about 1702 through 1830.
the high style of eighteenth-century America. It is often characterized by formal symmetry and robust detailing (this latter including doors with transoms but no side lights, quoins, pilasters, and Palladian windows).
Georgian style house plans are typically very balanced designs, with a center 2-story massing. Features generally include separate single windows balanced equally on each side of the front door. Exterior finish is brick and occasionally stucco. It is a more formal style. The Georgian style house plan will feature more detailed and intricate cornice designs and incorporate shutters on the windows.
Popular throughout the 18th century, this type of architecture is distinguished by a symmetrical facade, prominent front entrance and quoins-decorative blocks of masonry or wood set in the corners of the house.
Architecture distinguished by a symmetrical fa?ade, a prominent front entrance and quoins (decorative blocks of masonry or wood set in the corners of the house).
Architecture or objects bearing characteristics from the period of the reigns of the four King Georges of Britain from 1714 to 1830. The design aesthetic might be described as less ornamentation to create a more masculine appearance.
Distinguished by a symmetrical façade with a center, paneled front door usually topped by an elaborate decorative crown supported by decorative pilasters. Between the crown molding and door is usually a transom. The cornice normally emphasized by decorative moldings, most commonly with tooth-like dentils. Windows aligned horizontally and vertically in symmetrical rows, usually ranked five on the front façade.
Popular 18th century style featuring a symmetrical façade, a prominent front entrance and quoins (decorative blocks of masonry or wood which are set in the corners of the house). This classic style has two to three stories.