Georgian Architecture

Georgian architecture spans the reign of George I (1715) to George IV (1830) in England and arrived in North America around the same time. Architects Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren and James Gibbs were fascinated with the beauty and symmetry of Renaissance architecture and created their own version which we now refer to as Georgian.

Georgian architecture is all about symmetry, balance and proportion. It has a very formal feel to it. A famous movie Georgian house is the house in Home Alone.

Features of a Georgian style house include:

• A square or rectangular shaped building

• Brick façade

• Central front door with symmetrical windows on either side

• Did I mention symmetry? Symmetrical doors, windows, columns, chimneys, etc.

• Box like interior rooms

• Usually 2.5 stories

• Hip roof sometimes with dormers

• Grand entrance often with pediments or transom window

• Large, double hung sash windows with 12 over 12 panes of glass

• Formal looking

With gratitude,

Chantelle