Architecture and Design Overview

Architectural Influences

Victorian: 88% ✔

• Characterized by ornate detailing, steeply pitched roofs, and asymmetrical shapes.
• Influence seen in the decorative cornices and intricate ironwork on balconies.

Beaux-Arts: 90% ✔

• Features grandeur and symmetry, often utilizing classical elements like columns and arches.
• Evidence in the prominent use of classical motifs and the overall monumental appearance.

Gothic Revival: 85% ✔

• Recognized for pointed arches, detailed facades, and elaborate ornamentation.
• Expressed in the intricate carvings and decoration on the upper stories.

Styles and Instances

Victorian

• Common in the UK during the 19th century, featuring elaborate decorations.
• Examples include the Houses of Parliament in London.

Beaux-Arts

• Originating in France, this style flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• Notable buildings include the New York Public Library and the Grand Palais in Paris.

Gothic Revival

• Emerging in the late 18th century, focusing on medieval designs.
• Examples include the Palace of Westminster in London and St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.