A Look at Victorian Architecture Styles

Ornate, magic, mysterious, eloquent. All of these words can be used to describe Victorian architecture. But as what makes a style Victorian? You might be surprised come across fact that, not all alone, but then many different styles of architecture are considered Victorian. Just at a guess any one home a built during or shortly after the reign of England's Queen Victoria (1840-1900) can be considered Victorian.

Architectural Styles Primer

The architecture of the United States has included a wide variety of styles throughout its history. Home styles in the U.S. are regionally diverse and the shapes they have taken on have been influenced by many other types of architecture. The result is an eclectic mix of different home styles can often be found within the same neighborhood, even on the same block. Here are some of the most popular types of houses that can be found in most parts of America.

Iranian Architecture Style

Iranian Art and Architecture, also known as Persian architecture in the West, is an epitome of brilliance and splendor of that period. The examples of Iranian architecture are dotted or spread over a huge area from Syria to North India and the borders of China, from the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Iran's ancient culture has a deep architectural tradition.

Iranian architecture is based on several fundamental features such as: introversion, structure, anthropomorphism, symmetry and anti-symmetry. The Iranian buildings can be categorized into various styles and forms depending on their features and designs.

Architecture, the Timeless Gem

Unlike many other practical professions, architecture is an ancient discipline responsible for the design of structures and buildings whose roots can be traced back to thousands of years B.C.

Architectural history can take you through the evolution of those structures that served as a landmark to remote civilizations, such as the Phoenicians and the legendary Tower of Babel, or the Egyptians and their incredible mortuary architecture, reflected in pyramids, tombs, and many other ancient buildings along the Nile River.

Architectural Details Coming Back

Craftsman style architecture was a huge hit in the early 1900s. The beautiful architectural style with unique craftsman trims and decorative exterior accents were a display of craftsman beauty, architectural diligence, and pure woodworking expertise. The craftsman style faded, however, because as beautiful as these architectural accents were, they became maintenance nightmares on the exterior due mainly to rotting.

Beautifully crafted architectural details needed to be removed or redone in order to maintain the architectural integrity. Craftsman style homes eventually faded out and track homes took the limelight. Competition and affordability became hallmarks in the building and real estate industry to cater towards middle income families.