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
- Palace of Westminster (UK, 1870, Gothic civic).
- US Capitol (USA, 1800, neoclassical civic).
Architectural Connections
- Neoclassical: Civic focus.
- Global: Universal application.
- Classicism: Core movement.
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)