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Civic

Buildings for public and governmental functions.

Overview

Civic architecture uses marble and masonry for courthouses, city halls, and public buildings with monumental designs.

Core Characteristics

  • Monumental and symbolic.
  • Public accessibility.
  • Functional civic spaces.

Notable Examples

Architectural Connections

Influence and Legacy

Led by Charles Barry, it shapes public architecture.

Related Concepts & Architects

Thomas Jefferson (related architect), Historicism (theory), Column (element), Neo-Classicism (movement)