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Art Nouveau
Organic, flowing lines, and natural forms; popular from 1890 to 1910.
Craftsman
Hand-crafted woodwork, simplicity, and cozy interiors; late 19th and early 20th century.
Tudor Revival
Steeply pitched gable roofs, tall, narrow windows, and decorative half-timbering; early 20th century.
Greek Revival
Inspired by the architecture of ancient Greece; tall columns, pediments, and symmetry; popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Brutalism
Raw concrete construction, stark geometric designs, and fortress-like appearance; mid 20th century.
Art Deco
Bold geometric shapes, rich colors, and lavish ornamentation; flourished in the 1920s and 1930s.
Colonial Revival
Symmetry, simple rectangular shape, and classical details; gained popularity in the late 19th century.
International Style
Absence of ornament, plain geometric forms, and expansive windows; gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s.
Beaux-Arts
Grandiose and elaborate architecture; stone facades, large stairways, and classical details; late 19th to early 20th century.
Rococo
Lightness, delicacy, and exuberant use of curving; developed in Paris in the early 18th century.
Federal
Based on the principles of Roman classicism; simple, elegant, and balanced; late 18th to early 19th century.
Gothic
Pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses; popular between the 12th and 16th centuries.
Neoclassical
Inspired by classical antiquity; clean lines, minimal ornamentation, and massive structures; popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
African Vernacular
Indigenous materials, adaptability to climate, and traditional building techniques; varies by region and historical period.
Modernism
Form follows function, minimalism, lack of ornamentation; emerged in the first half of the 20th century.
Futurism
Emphasizes dynamic lines, technological advancement, and a sense of motion; originated in the early 20th century.
Sustainable Architecture
Energy efficiency, use of environmentally friendly materials, and consideration of ecological impact; a contemporary movement.
Victorian
Eclectic revivals and interpretations of historic styles; ornate detailing; late 19th century.
Deconstructivism
Nonlinear design, fragmented geometry, and a sense of controlled chaos; gained prominence in the late 20th century.
Postmodernism
Reaction against Modernism; mixing of different styles and elements, irony, and playful forms; from the 1960s onwards.
Baroque
Grandeur, sensuous richness, and dramatic contrasts; originated in the early 17th century.
Bauhaus
Functional, simple, and rational designs; use of industrial materials; early to mid 20th century.
Renaissance
Symmetry, proportion, and geometry; influenced by the classical Roman and Greek architecture; emerged in the 15th century.
Prairie Style
Horizontal lines, flat or hipped roofs with broad overhanging eaves; developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
High-Tech
Showcasing building materials and structure, technological expression, and futuristic appearance; emerged in the 1970s.
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