Jeffersonian Architecture
Friday February 19th 2010, 11:37 am
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Jeffersonian architectural style was developed by Thomas Jefferson This style was mainly admired during the early American period. The typical features of his designs are the use of octagonal forms, red bricks, use of Chinese railings and the elevation of the main floor which is always above ground level. Jeffersonian architecture is also known as “Palladian” architecture, as it is heavily influenced by the Italian revivalist architect, Andrea (more…)