Neoclassical Home Architecture

Neoclassical Home Architecture — Whenever history demanded a change in its patterns, it was eventually brought by those who sought it. In the mid-18th century, the neoclassical movement shaped a distinct branch of architecture. The joint contribution arising from the merger of architecture of classical antiquity, the Vitruvian Principles and the works of Italian Architect Andrea Palladio, laid the governing principles of this style.

Ancient Greek and Roman architecture inspired this style. Each house features a portico supported by large columns. Builders often construct columns spanning the facade’s full height. The grandeur appears in the scale of Neoclassical structures, yet geometric forms maintain simplicity. Architects often design recurring blank walls, tall columns, and detailed Greek or Roman elements. Neoclassical architects developed this vintage simplicity as a subtle response against the flashy Rococo style.

The columned facade, gable porch, and formal proportions give Neoclassical homes timeless beauty. Greek and Roman elements strongly influence the style. Yet, Neoclassical homes display their own unique and charming identity.

Key elements:

A Standard rule of proportion, called the Golden section which was established by ancient Greeks, is strictly adhered to while constructing a neo- classical structure. It brims with symmetry, form and balance all over.
This style adopts the full height columns (up to the facade extent) ardently from the Greek (Doric) Order, ensuring that the columns are always even in number.
Doorways are more often done with pediments in elevation view, along with providing decorative surrounds.
Builders uniformly place the windows across the building facade and usually supplement them with shutters. They design the windows with double-hung sashes, more commonly using six or eight panes.