IAR 221: England's National Style

The Georgian Style

Example of a Georgian style home

• Georgian style first originated in England.
• The two main qualities of georgian architecture was functionality and serviceability. 
• Georgian architecture was also used in the American colonies that the english controlled.(Ching, 581).

Georgian architecture began with the rise of King George I. King George is known for creating the system known as the Whigs. Soon after all the political changes came architectural changes. This change was known as Georgian architecture. Most Georgian style buildings were brick with simple doors and windows. These building were also very symmetrical and almost always had some sort of walkway or porch leading up into the building.

Stratford Hall Plantation

Georgian architecture was adopted by the mercantile class, who were involved in coal and agricultural ventures.(Ching, 581). This led to Georgian architecture going abroad to places such as America and Ireland. 

In my opinion these buildings are very elegant. I would say mostly upper class people resided in these homes. These Georgian style buildings remind me of modern day mansions. When I compare mansions and the Georgian style building I'm mostly referring to the type of class that is associated with the buildings, not so much on the size. Some of these Georgian style buildings are only 2300 square Ft, but the elegance and simplicity of the architecture makes them grand in their on way.

Modern day Mansion

Sources

ratethismuseum.com

thehammocksonthesound.com

flickr.com