Victorian Architecture

Victorian Architecture: a modern symbol

Victorian Architecture Summary: Victorian architectural styles are used in modern residential construction of today. The irresistible charm of the Victorian house has made the Victorian era a historical symbol of elegance and class. ——————————————————————- Roses and ruffles! Ribbons and cherry! Mahogany and marble! Does any particular word come to mind? For anyone with architectural knowledge,Continue reading “Victorian Architecture: a modern symbol”

Roses and ruffles! Ribbons and cherry! Mahogany and marble! Does any particular word come to mind? For anyone with architectural knowledge, the word “Victorian” should be writing itself across his or her forehead. During the reign of Britain’s Queen Victoria (1837 – 1901) architecture became a fanatical beauty as the Victorian house became an expressionContinue reading “Victorian Architecture”

Harvard University Architecture: Memorial Hall

When walking through Boston’s renowned Harvard Yard, one may scope out the mixture of architecture throughout its landscape. From the traditional Memorial Hall influenced by Romanesque churches, to the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard Yard is like a salad bowl of architecture. Perhaps because I am a lover of Victorian style structures, orContinue reading “Harvard University Architecture: Memorial Hall”