{"id":12753,"date":"2024-03-19T05:39:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T05:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T12:02:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T12:02:13","slug":"what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you mean by colonial architecture?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6651004ee9189\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_do_you_mean_by_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What do you mean by colonial architecture?\">What do you mean by colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_an_example_of_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What is an example of colonial architecture?\">What is an example of colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_characteristics_of_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What are the characteristics of colonial architecture?\">What are the characteristics of colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_colonial_interior_design\" title=\"What is colonial interior design?\">What is colonial interior design?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#Who_is_the_best_example_of_colonial_architecture\" title=\"Who is the best example of colonial architecture?\">Who is the best example of colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_was_colonial_architecture_based_on\" title=\"What was colonial architecture based on?\">What was colonial architecture based on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_Indian_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What is Indian colonial architecture?\">What is Indian colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_considered_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What is considered colonial architecture?\">What is considered colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#Where_can_we_see_examples_of_colonial_architecture\" title=\"Where can we see examples of colonial architecture?\">Where can we see examples of colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_three_colonial_structures\" title=\"What are the three colonial structures?\">What are the three colonial structures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_some_characteristics_of_the_colonial-style_architecture\" title=\"What are some characteristics of the colonial-style architecture?\">What are some characteristics of the colonial-style architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#How_would_you_describe_colonial_architecture\" title=\"How would you describe colonial architecture?\">How would you describe colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_defines_a_colonial-style_house\" title=\"What defines a colonial-style house?\">What defines a colonial-style house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_Colonial_style_decor\" title=\"What is Colonial style decor?\">What is Colonial style decor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_Colonial_style_house\" title=\"What are the characteristics of a Colonial style house?\">What are the characteristics of a Colonial style house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_modern_Colonial_style\" title=\"What is modern Colonial style?\">What is modern Colonial style?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#Who_created_colonial_architecture\" title=\"Who created colonial architecture?\">Who created colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#Which_are_the_examples_of_colonial_period_architecture_in_India\" title=\"Which are the examples of colonial period architecture in India?\">Which are the examples of colonial period architecture in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_some_characteristics_of_the_colonial_style_architecture\" title=\"What are some characteristics of the colonial style architecture?\">What are some characteristics of the colonial style architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#Where_did_the_colonial_house_style_come_from\" title=\"Where did the colonial house style come from?\">Where did the colonial house style come from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_defines_a_colonial_style_house\" title=\"What defines a colonial style house?\">What defines a colonial style house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_is_the_meaning_of_colonial_architecture\" title=\"What is the meaning of colonial architecture?\">What is the meaning of colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_are_the_examples_of_colonial_period_architecture_in_India\" title=\"What are the examples of colonial period architecture in India?\">What are the examples of colonial period architecture in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#What_makes_a_house_a_colonial_style\" title=\"What makes a house a colonial style?\">What makes a house a colonial style?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/#Where_can_you_see_colonial_architecture\" title=\"Where can you see colonial architecture?\">Where can you see colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_mean_by_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What do you mean by colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture is <b>an architectural style from a mother country that has been incorporated into the buildings of settlements or colonies in distant locations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_example_of_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What is an example of colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most prominent and historic American colonial architecture often includes Neo-classic elements, such as Greek-inspired columns and Romanesque domes as well. One of the finest examples of this is <b>Thomas Jefferson&#8217;s estate, Monticello, which he designed himself.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_characteristics_of_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What are the characteristics of colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture characteristics include: <b>Symmetrical front and rectangular shape. Two stories. A lean-to addition with a saltbox roof (basically where the roof in the back of the house extends almost all the way down to the ground- the shape of saltboxes in the time)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_colonial_interior_design\"><\/span>What is colonial interior design?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial interiors are characterized by <b>grand entrance halls, polished wood floors, simplified paint and wallpaper palettes, and light approach to millwork and wainscoting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_best_example_of_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>Who is the best example of colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Colonial Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Church of Santo Antonio, Mozambique.<\/li>\n<li>The Hispanic city of Vigan, Philippines.<\/li>\n<li>Dutch Colonial Bronck House, Coxsackie, NY.<\/li>\n<li>Westover Plantation, an example of Georgian architecture on the eastern James River, Virginia.<\/li>\n<li>Thomas Jefferson&#8217;s Monticello, Virginia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_colonial_architecture_based_on\"><\/span>What was colonial architecture based on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture characteristics include: <b>Symmetrical front and rectangular shape. Two stories. A lean-to addition with a saltbox roof (basically where the roof in the back of the house extends almost all the way down to the ground- the shape of saltboxes in the time)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Indian_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What is Indian colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Building styles in the 13 colonies were influenced by <b>techniques and styles from England, as well as traditions brought by settlers from other parts of Europe. In New England, 17th-century colonial houses were built primarily from wood, following styles found in the southeastern counties of England.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"156179\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/what-is-indian-colonial-architecture\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"What is Indian colonial architecture\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-156179\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?resize=1280%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What is Indian colonial architecture\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-Indian-colonial-architecture.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What is considered colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture is <b>an architectural style from a mother country that has been incorporated into the buildings of settlements or colonies in distant locations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_we_see_examples_of_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>Where can we see examples of colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Examples of Colonial Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sxe3o Francisco de Assis Church.<\/li>\n<li>Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus.<\/li>\n<li>Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.<\/li>\n<li>Daraga Church.<\/li>\n<li>Presidential Palace in Hanoi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_three_colonial_structures\"><\/span>What are the three colonial structures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture characteristics include: <b>Symmetrical front and rectangular shape. Two stories. A lean-to addition with a saltbox roof (basically where the roof in the back of the house extends almost all the way down to the ground- the shape of saltboxes in the time)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_characteristics_of_the_colonial-style_architecture\"><\/span>What are some characteristics of the colonial-style architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Key Characteristics of American Colonial-Style Homes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple, traditional design.<\/li>\n<li>Plain exteriors with minimal embellishments.<\/li>\n<li>Built with wood, brick or stone according to the region and time period.<\/li>\n<li>Rectangular and symmetrical in shape.<\/li>\n<li>Central door.<\/li>\n<li>Often features symmetrical front entrance columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_would_you_describe_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>How would you describe colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, colonial architecture is <b>any type of architecture that incorporates classic architectural elements of a mother country in buildings or structures in territories overseas. This is commonly found in former European colonies where continental architecture found its way to the Americas, Asia, and beyond.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"156180\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-do-you-mean-by-colonial-architecture\/how-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How would you describe colonial architecture\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-156180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?resize=1280%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How would you describe colonial architecture\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studioapartmenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-would-you-describe-colonial-architecture.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_defines_a_colonial-style_house\"><\/span>What defines a colonial-style house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial-style houses <b>usually have two or three stories, fireplaces, and brick or wood facades. The classic Colonial-style house floor plan has the kitchen and family room on the first floor and the bedrooms on the second floor. Colonial homes are easy to add on to at the side or the back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Colonial_style_decor\"><\/span>What is Colonial style decor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A classic and traditional design, sometimes known as a little country the Colonial style has a similar look and feel to the Victorian design. Although it is similar, the Colonial style is a little more relaxed and the dark colours are more subdued, which ties in the country feel.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_Colonial_style_house\"><\/span>What are the characteristics of a Colonial style house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Key Characteristics of American Colonial-Style Homes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple, traditional design.<\/li>\n<li>Plain exteriors with minimal embellishments.<\/li>\n<li>Built with wood, brick or stone according to the region and time period.<\/li>\n<li>Rectangular and symmetrical in shape.<\/li>\n<li>Central door.<\/li>\n<li>Often features symmetrical front entrance columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_modern_Colonial_style\"><\/span>What is modern Colonial style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This style has <b>an asymmetrical facade, small windows, and rectangular shutters and is built on one floor of wood. source: homelight.com. Colonial-style houses are famous for their classic architecture where we can find some common features such as it has brick or wood facades, a fireplace and has two to three stories.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_created_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>Who created colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today, the term American Colonial is generally shorthand for both the historical building style introduced by <b>British colonists in New England, as well as the Colonial Revival style that proliferated in the 20th century and remains one of the most popular architectural home styles throughout the United States to this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_examples_of_colonial_period_architecture_in_India\"><\/span>Which are the examples of colonial period architecture in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Examples of Colonial Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sco Francisco de Assis Church.<\/li>\n<li>Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus.<\/li>\n<li>Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.<\/li>\n<li>Daraga Church.<\/li>\n<li>Presidential Palace in Hanoi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vAx5hxEbzO0?si=DkkYYGyOC0s7wbpF\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_characteristics_of_the_colonial_style_architecture\"><\/span>What are some characteristics of the colonial style architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture is <b>an architectural style from a mother country that has been incorporated into the buildings of settlements or colonies in distant locations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_the_colonial_house_style_come_from\"><\/span>Where did the colonial house style come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Key Characteristics of American Colonial-Style Homes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple, traditional design.<\/li>\n<li>Plain exteriors with minimal embellishments.<\/li>\n<li>Built with wood, brick or stone according to the region and time period.<\/li>\n<li>Rectangular and symmetrical in shape.<\/li>\n<li>Central door.<\/li>\n<li>Often features symmetrical front entrance columns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_defines_a_colonial_style_house\"><\/span>What defines a colonial style house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Origins Of The Colonial Design Style Colonial style dates back to the 1600s. <b>The design elements are derived from the homes the colonists had back in England. Homes following this design were popular throughout the British colonies in America.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_meaning_of_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>What is the meaning of colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colonial architecture is <b>an architectural style from a mother country that has been incorporated into the buildings of settlements or colonies in distant locations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_examples_of_colonial_period_architecture_in_India\"><\/span>What are the examples of colonial period architecture in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Beautiful colonial structures in India<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s colonization saw a boom of many things &#8211; architecture, administration, and transportation.<\/li>\n<li>St.<\/li>\n<li>Writers Building, Kolkata.<\/li>\n<li>National Library of India, Kolkata.<\/li>\n<li>Mumbai High Court.<\/li>\n<li>Gateway of India, Mumbai.<\/li>\n<li>India Gate, Delhi.<\/li>\n<li>Parliament of India, Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_house_a_colonial_style\"><\/span>What makes a house a colonial style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most prominent and historic American colonial architecture often includes Neo-classic elements, such as Greek-inspired columns and Romanesque domes as well. One of the finest examples of this is <b>Thomas Jefferson&#8217;s estate, Monticello, which he designed himself.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_see_colonial_architecture\"><\/span>Where can you see colonial architecture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>British colonial architecture are most visible in <b>North America, the British West Indies, South Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-is-considered-colonial-architecture\/\">What is considered colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-spanish-colonial-architecture\/\">What are the characteristics of Spanish colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-are-the-characteristics-of-colonial-architecture\/\">What are the characteristics of colonial architecture?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-is-indian-architecture-called\/\">What is Indian architecture called?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/what-is-bjarke-ingels-architecture-style\/\">What is Bjarke Ingels architecture style?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you mean by colonial architecture? 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