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Chiswick House

English Palladian villa.

Overview

Chiswick House, using brick, built 1729 in London, UK.

Core Characteristics

  • Symmetrical, classical design.
  • Ornate interiors, gardens.
  • Palladian aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

  • Historical: 18th century.
  • Residential: Villa.
  • Palladianism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Lord Burlington, Palladian icon.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Facade (element), Palladianism (movement)