Neoclassical Architecture house
Neoclassical Architecture started from the Neoclassical
movement which basically adopted classical arts music and architecture of Rome
and brought them in modern era. Ancient Rome and Greek Architecture got their
revival with Baroque and Renaissance Architecture, but Neoclassical is more of
a purer form than Baroque and Renaissance Architecture with modifications for
modern use. Neoclassical Homes are particularly more popular in Nepal at recent
times.
The neoclassical architecture has the following distinctive
features:
- Even number of columns forming full height front porch. The
most popular column style is Dorian style and Corinthian Style.
- Flat roofs with centrally placed domes
- Evenly Spaced Windows: The windows include double-hung
sashes that are often split into eight or six panes. They are usually bordered
by shutters and are always distributed uniformly across the front of the house.
- Symmetrical design with balance and purity that follows the
core architectural concept of order and simplicity.
- Doors: Pediments, the triangular piece that is located above
the entranceway, and ornamental surrounds for the doors are compulsorily used.
- Rectangular or Square Floor Plan
Neoclassical architecture examples
There are some of the famous examples for the Neoclassical Architecture.
White House of United States
White House building is perhaps the most famous residential building to have the neoclassical architecture. To be exact, the architecture is particularly called Palladian Architecture. It was designed by Irish Architect James Hoban and Andrea Palladio.
US Capitol Building of the United States
The US Capitol Building is the building that houses the US parliament. The most interesting thing about it is that it’s column has Corinthian style and forms external façade and the contrasting feature that makes it unique is that it has expansive Capitol Dome that was built by using 9 million pounds of iron work.
U.S. Supreme Court Buiding
The supreme court of United States is also made in
Neoclassical Style. This building was built in 1930s. But the neoclassical
design was so popular that the architect Cass Gilbert channeled neoclassical
ideas in the design.
High Neoclassical architectural Homes
High Neoclassical architectural Homes is the modern trend of
Neoclassical Design. It was supported by all the architects internationally.
This newly neoclassical architecture eliminated sculptural ornaments and
focused on planar qualities. Projections were so designed that the shades made
were flat rather than sharp. The features of this new concept of neoclassical
architecture was also used later to design roads.
