Eastlake

Victorian architecture with intricate woodwork.

Overview

Eastlake architecture, using wood, features elaborate carvings and geometric patterns, prominent in late 19th-century USA and UK.

Core Characteristics

• Intricate wooden ornamentation.
• Geometric, machine-made details.
• Victorian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Eastlake Houses, San Francisco (USA, 1880s, Eastlake).
• Holly Lodge (UK, 1870s, Eastlake).

Architectural Connections

• Victorian: Decorative focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Arts and Crafts: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Charles Eastlake, it emphasizes craftsmanship.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Carving (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Porch (element), Victorian (movement)