Georgian

Classical architecture with symmetrical, balanced forms.

Overview

Georgian architecture, using brick and stone, features symmetrical facades and classical proportions, prominent in 18th-century Britain and colonies.

Core Characteristics

• Symmetrical, classical facades.
• Sash windows, pediments.
• Colonial prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Kedleston Hall (UK, 1765, Robert Adam).
• Independence Hall (USA, 1753, Andrew Hamilton).

Architectural Connections

• Colonial: Classical focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Neo-Classicism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Robert Adam, it defines classical elegance.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Window (element), Federal (movement)