For those that love a performance, perhaps no building style is more theatrical than Baroque architecture. “The origins of the word ‘Baroque’ are not entirely clear, but it is generally associated ...

Known for their distinctive storybook facades and unique asymmetrical designs, Tudor-style homes were inspired by the charming Tudor architecture of England. A product of early 20th-century ...

This next series of columns will explore the influence of various cultural movements on the look of local buildings. Not only is Lancaster steeped in 290 years of incredible cultural history, it is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Art Deco is one of the most iconic and beloved architectural styles, instantly recognizable for its ...

Brutalism is an architectural style that originated in the 1950s and became popular in the 1960s. Its name comes from the French "béton brut," which means "raw concrete," as this material is one of ...

After the Revolutionary War, the new nation of the United States of America set about establishing itself. While statesmen concentrated on writing our Constitution and codifying the laws that would ...

Brutalist architecture is a style of building design developed in the 1950s in the United Kingdom following World War II. With an emphasis on construction and raw materials, the aesthetic evolved as ...

Exterior of a row of colorful Victorian homes with intricate wood trim. The story of American architecture has followed much of the same path as art has over the past 400 years. Art, as a whole, tends ...

There are lots of examples of French Eclectic design around Lancaster. This "sophisticated rustic" design style provides a glimpse of French countryside architecture as seen by the American soldiers ...

Go for a nice summer stroll — or a drive in your air conditioned car — and take a tour of these five architectural styles in ...