Biltmore Estate

American Châteauesque mansion.

Overview

Biltmore Estate, using stone and brick, is an 1895 mansion in North Carolina, USA.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate, grand design.
• Symmetrical, luxurious interiors.
• Châteauesque aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 19th century.
• Residential: Mansion.
• Châteauesque: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, American opulence icon.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Eclecticism (theory), Facade (element), Châteauesque (movement)