Neo-Roman

Revival of Roman architectural forms.

Overview

Neo-Roman architecture, using stone and concrete, revives Roman arches and vaults, prominent in 19th-century designs.

Core Characteristics

• Roman arches and vaults.
• Classical revival.
• 19th-century prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Lisbon Aqueduct (Portugal, 1748, Roman-inspired).
• Smithsonian Arts and Industries (USA, 1881, Neo-Roman).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by 19th-century engineers, it honors Roman engineering.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Arch (element), Roman Architecture (movement)