The Georgian architectural style was made popular in the 1700s emulated from the Greek and Roman designs using balance, proportion and scale. The homes, typically found in the South and Eastern parts of the country (and most universities across the country), feature chimneys on each end of a “hipped” roof. Dormers on the second level line up with the main floor windows, although the dormer windows are typically smaller in size, same sized panes are used.
These homes are traditionally built with bricks and use a specific type of layering pattern refered to as Flemish bond pattern, which alternates the brick ends.
The White House is a classic example of Colonial and Georgian architectural styles combined. You’ll notice the second story windows are smaller than the main level, yet the same sized panes are used. The balance, proportion and scale all come together to make this one of the grandest homes in America.
As I’ve learned, Neoclassical architecture is the combination of Greek, Roman, Colonial and Georgian architectural styles combined.
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