Architecture and Design Overview

Influences and Components

• Victorian Style
• Edwardian Style
• Beaux-Arts Style

Victorian Style: 85% Strong

Characterized by:

• Elaborate decorative details
• Asymmetrical designs
• Gabled roofs

Real-life example: The Painted Ladies in San Francisco, California.

Edwardian Style: 80% Moderate

Features:

• Simpler overall design
• Large windows for natural light
• Combination of brick and timber finishes

Real-life example: The houses of the Edwardian suburbs in London.

Beaux-Arts Style: 75% Moderate

Notable elements:

• Grandiose scale
• Use of symmetry
• Elaborate stonework and ornamentation

Real-life example: The New York Public Library Main Branch.