Generally, modernism can be considered as one of the most optimistic styles in architecture. One of the key aspects of this architectural style is that it draws from the notions of utopia and innovation. It also re-imagines how humans in contemporary society would live, work, and interact with each other. The philosophy of Modernism is […]
The mid-19th century saw the rise of Picturesque and Romantic movement in the world of European architecture. It largely reflected people’s liking towards buildings that borrowed influences from the medieval design. The Gothic Revival style of architecture was a part of this architectural movement. It was quite different from the styles of buildings that had […]
Influenced by the Romanesque architecture, the Romanesque Revival style came into prominence in the mid-19th century. It is also referred to as the ‘Norman style’ or the ‘Lombard’ style. This style of architecture was widely used in the construction of churches and a few synagogues. One of the best examples of synagogues constructed using this […]
The Neo-Renaissance style of architecture is commonly referred to as Renaissance Revival. It encompasses many of the architectural revival styles of the 19th century. These revival styles were not Gothic Revival or Greek Revival. Instead, they were inspired from a variety of classic Italian styles. Among the prominent features of buildings designed using Neo-Renaissance architecture […]
The Italianate architectural style was inspired by the medieval farmhouses that were constructed in the Italian countryside. It was also a part of the Romantic and Picturesque movements. Several other architectural styles of the past had been inspired by the older buildings. Those styles were largely based on the formal buildings built during the ancient […]
Also called Stile Liberty in Italian and Jugendstil in German, the Art Noveau architecture has an unmistakable charm. This architectural style was used in Europe extensively during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Architects like Antoni Gaudi and Hector Guimard used this style of architecture to design some of the prominent buildings. The common […]
The Neoclassical style of architecture includes the Classical Greek and Roman elements. Buildings that have been constructed using this architectural style have left many in awe for about three centuries. Neoclassicism is more of a revival of classical structures and forms. Most of the government buildings in different parts of the world have been constructed […]
Beaux-Arts is an architectural style characterized by theatrics and heavy ornamentation. It was taught at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris from the 1830s to the end of the 19th century. The study of this architectural style was a part of the academic curriculum in architecture at Ecole des Beaux-Arts. It was inspired by the principles […]
Over the past few decades, some of the most awe-inspiring casinos were created in Las Vegas. Their developers experimented with themes that could attract people to the establishments. As a result, several impressive casinos came into existence in this part of the world. This made the city one of the world’s hottest gambling destinations. Today, […]
Europe has some grand buildings that date back several centuries. More than their sheer size, what would really amaze you is the architecture of those buildings. Different styles of architecture have been used at different times in history to create some magnificent structures in Europe. Most of them were incorporated in cathedrals and the massive […]