Architecture and Design Influences

Building Influences

• Victorian: 90%

  Characterized by intricate detail, asymmetrical shapes, and vibrant colors, the Victorian style reflects a fascination with ornamentation and eclectic combinations.

• Art Nouveau: 80%

  Featuring organic forms, flowing lines, and delicate details, Art Nouveau emphasizes the beauty of natural shapes and is evident in both architecture and decorative arts.

• Colonial Revival: 85%

  This style draws inspiration from American colonial architecture, often incorporating symmetrical facades and decorative features that evoke the early American aesthetic.

Real Life Instances

Victorian

• Queen Anne style houses in San Francisco
• The Painted Ladies, a row of Victorian houses in Alamo Square

Art Nouveau

• The Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Spain
• The Paris Métro entrances designed by Hector Guimard

Colonial Revival

• The White House, Washington, D.C.
• The Mount, a historic estate in Lenox, Massachusetts