Georgian Architecture

By: Kurt Smith

Houghton Hall in Norfolk

Typically built between 1720-1840

1-2 stories high

Made of wood in the North and stone in the South (United States)

These buildings are symmetrical, have a 9 on 9 or 7 on 7 window pattern, and have intricate designs above and around the door

Modern Georgian home in Australia

The style is very symmetrical, there are dull red and brown colors, a rough texture, and a very good balance

They were built in the United States from the New England area, down through Georgia, in England during king George I-IV, and all the way up to Canada in the mid 1700's

Generally, they are built for residential houses but can be used for government buildings, such as the picture below

Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Bibliography

Georgian Style Architecture Facts and History | Guide to Architectural Styles | Home Remodeling & Architecture in Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), Washington, DC. (n.d.). Top Architect + Builder | Home Remodeling, Additions + Custom Design in Maryland (MD), Washington, DC, Virginia (VA). Retrieved January 25, 2013, from http://www.wentworthstudio.com/historic-styles/georgian

ROSS, D. (n.d.). Georgian Architecture in England. UK travel and heritage - Britain Express UK travel guide. Retrieved January 25, 2013, from http://www.britainexpress.com/architecture/

Georgian. (n.d.). Index Page. Retrieved January 25, 2013, from http://www.ontarioarchitecture.com/georgian.