Architecture and Design of the Building

Georgian Architecture

• Uniformity of design with symmetrical windows and facades
• Use of sash windows
• Classical details like decorative cornices

Examples of Georgian Architecture

• Royal Crescent in Bath, England
• Fitzroy Square in London, England

Regency Architecture

• Elegant ironwork, particularly in balconies and railings
• Decorative friezes and use of stucco
• Proportional, restrained detailing common in the early 19th century

Examples of Regency Architecture

• Regent Street in London, England
• The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England

Neoclassical Influences

• Columns and pilasters that echo ancient Greek and Roman architecture
• Triangular pediments and domed roofs
• Use of stone or stonelike materials to convey a sense of permanence

Examples of Neoclassical Architecture

• The Pantheon in Paris, France
• St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England