Georgian Terraces
Georgian architecture stands as one of the most influential styles to sweep the industry over the course of more than a century. Established in 1720 in England and remaining in fashion until about 1840, Georgian architecture swept through large parts of Europe and captivated the imagination of a generation of architects. It is no wonder that its influence was felt for many years after its inception and indeed continues to be felt to this day.
Some of the most enduring features of the Georgian period of architecture are its lushly designed and aesthetically balanced terraces. This is a uniquely Georgian legacy that can be readily seen in even the most recent architectural designs.
The design of the terraces themselves stem from the row of houses built along the streets in 18th century England, which were characterised by uniform house fronts of similar tone and structure. The resulting effect was a row of residences that was more visually pleasing than the sum of its parts.
The name terrace soon fell into regular use and while some were built for people of limited financial means, many more were built for the privileged classes particularly in the city of London.
By the time the Victorian period came around, the term came to be used to describe houses with repeating designs joined into either long or short rows. Whatever the definition, terraces have become an integral part of architecture and remains so to this day.
Original Authors: Doods Pangburn
Edit Update Authors: M.A.Harris
Updated On: 21/07/2008
