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Houses in Neoclassical Style

Neo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:23:51 +0000

Home, Sweet, Home: A Look at Houses in Neoclassical Style

Neoclassical architecture, at its core, was an attempt to revive what architects interpreted to be a glory period for their field of specialization. It was a reaction to increased disenchantment with the popular architectural movements of their era that focused on excessive design and [...]

Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture

Neo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:18:18 +0000

Timeless Forever: Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture that inspires today As Karl Friedrich Schinkel was designing the Altes Museum in Berlin in 1825, he had an ambition to redefine the typology of museum architecture from thereafter. In doing so, he sought to construct a building that married elements of the past with components of [...]

Influence of Neoclassicism in Modern Architecture

Neo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:11:55 +0000

Imitation is sincerest form of flattery…

In architecture, there is no such thing as an original design. Elements of the new are sourced to the old. Sometimes this credit to the past is given explicitly, such as was the case during the neoclassical movement which patterned itself after the past by recapturing the classic [...]

Setting the stage for neoclassical architecture

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:12:29 +0000

The story and meanings behind Rococo and Baroque architecture

Nothing in existence simply “happens.” The creation of an entity requires stimulation, conception, and nurturing – whether it be an offspring, an event, or a simple idea. The increased popularity of neoclassical architecture in the mid 18th century did not occur because of a sudden [...]

The Times That Are Changing

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:32:09 +0000

It is woven and conditioned into our imaginations that “different” is synonymous with the “new.” To be unique requires no precedent. The field of architecture is no different in that respect – architectural movements and schools have continuously evolved, changed, and been invented because architects prefer to leave their mark and remove themselves from [...]

The hands behind the style

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:01:21 +0000

The architects that helped construct neoclassicism

On the Pincio in the Villa Medici in Italy lies a building that has both suffered the effects of time and enjoyed its fruits. The French Academy of Rome, founded in 1666, has required numerous renovations in the past 343 years. However, its legacy lives on in [...]

Timeless and Pragmatic

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:59:30 +0000

An investigation at the diverse functions of neoclassical buildings

It does not take the exhaustive lines of tourists, the stoic Royal Guards, or the exclusive gating to recognize that there is something capturing about Buckingham Palace. The elaborate and imposing exterior arrests the attention of visitors; there is universality, nostalgia, an imposing presence [...]

Same, Same, but Different

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:54:34 +0000

The spread and adaptation of neoclassical architecture in different countries The neoclassical architectural movement grew out of a rejection of the popular architectural style of the mid-18th century, namely the rococo and baroque style of architecture. Seeking to revive the classical Greek and Roman style, neoclassicism spread rapidly throughout the world. However, like everything, [...]

Characteristics of Neoclassical Architecture

Neo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:16:43 +0000

What defines this timeless movement?

Even the most inexperienced and naïve of the world of architecture would be capable of identifying the architectural landmarks that define the neoclassical movement. Indeed, many that are standing today remain as visually impressive as when they were constructed. Descriptive terms such as ‘classical’ and ‘imposing’ are among [...]