Federal Style
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Federal Style
The Federal Style is a type of architecture popularized in the early 19th century, primarily in the United States. It was characterized by a simple and symmetrical style, often incorporating elements of Greek revival, neoclassicism, and French-inspired architecture. Its facades were most often adorned with fanlight windows and doorways, as well as ornamental details around the windows and door frames. Its roofs were typically either hipped or gable, and often had cornices or balustrades along the edges. Windows and doors were often framed with plain moldings and paneled shutters, and often featured decorative fanlights and sidelights. The interior of a Federal Style home was often decorated with classical motifs, such as columns, pilasters, and arches. Colors used were often muted and neutral, with darker hues dominating.
Classical, Neoclassical, Ornamental, Symmetrical, Balanced.
Federal Style
Masonry architecture of the Federal Style is characterized by a neoclassical vocabulary of decorative motifs and elements, as well as a precise and sophisticated manipulation of these elements. This style emerged in the late 18th century, and was popularized during the 19th century in the United States and abroad. The style is inspired by the Greek Revival architecture of ancient Greece, although the forms and details have been adapted to the more modern, less ornamented style of the period. The style is characterized by a symmetrical facade with a central entrance, often with a fanlight or semi-circular window above it, and a portico with columns. Other features of the style include pilasters, entablatures, cornices, and pediments. The interiors also feature plasterwork, marble fireplaces, and intricate woodwork. Other notable features of the style are the use of light colors, such as white, and the use of glazed brick and terra cotta facades.
Elements, Neoclassical, Symmetry, Portico, Pilasters, Entablatures, Cornices, Pediments.
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