Arch. Styles Project

My architectual style was Neo-Renaissance. I created a library that followed the influences of this style. The library has spinning stairwells and wide open spaces on the inside. A lot of libraries use this style because of it's nature of looking elaborate and fancy.



 

The outside of my library has columns and arched windows. These are present in every Neo-Renaissance building. You can usually tell it's a Neo-Renaissance building because of these features.

 



Architectural Styles - Neo-Renaissance

During the 19th century, Renaissance architecture became extremely popular. Renaissance architecture was carried on as a hybrid of all its earlier forms; becoming Neo-Renaissance architecture. Most of Neo-Renaissance styling is highly influenced by various Italian styles. The Neo-Renaissance started in the United States and England around the same time. Instead of having strict guildlines like old Italian architecture, they borrow features from other styles (French and Flemish Renaissance periods). This gives the architect a lot of freedom when designing, but creates difficulty when outsiders try to classify their creation. Some of the most decorated and famous buildings across the world were developed during the Neo-Renaissance, many of them prominent structures including opera houses, government buildings and universities. Neo-Renaissance buildings usually include grand staircases, arches, courtyards and seemingly outside staircases (appear to be open yet have protective class around them).

Project #1

In this project, I had to design a house for a client. This client wanted a secluded study, outdoor living area/swimming pool and an area for his domestic helper to reside. I created a home in which was big enough to give both the domestic helper and the family their own privacy yet still be under the same roof. I added a pool and deck so that the children could have an outdoor space to spend their free time. Also I made the man of the house's study directly next to the master bedroom so that no can interrupt him while he is busy doing his work.