Palace
Grand residence for royalty or high-status individuals, often symbolic.
Overview
Used globally, from Forbidden City to Versailles, for governance and display.
Design Features
Features courtyards, ornate decoration, and monumental scale.
Architectural Connections
Influence and Legacy
Influenced by classical styles, shaping grand architecture.
Related Architects & Works
André Le Nôtre (related architect), Versailles (related building), Courtyard (element), Baroque (period)