Colonial Architecture (English called Colonial Architecture): Is an architectural style from the invading countries that have been incorporated into the architectures of the invaded countries. (Colony).
Colonialists erected Works in colonial countries. It's a fusion of their native architecture with local architecture. Creating hybrid building architectures.
Colonial Architecture creates uniqueness and characteristics in each different colonial country.
From century 17 arrive 20, This architectural style appears widely around the world.
Currently, Colonialism is gone. But the Works built in the colonial architectural style still have their own unique beauty, full of nostalgia. And this architectural style is still a popular choice for projects like: Villa, Castle, …
Let's ACI Learn about the following popular types of colonial architecture:
1) British Colonial Architecture
When looking at colonial architectural styles, perhaps the easiest is to start with the British. The British were primarily responsible for the colonization of North America.
So, What does British colonial architecture look like?? The British bring with them their taste for Classical-inspired designs, means designs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. This was popular in Italy and France before that, but it came to England around the turn of the century 17 (Renaissance).
At the time, The British were not interested in building Greek temples, but they care about formal qualities, rationality and seriousness of Classical architecture.
Therefore, British colonial buildings in North America tend to be defined by a high respect for symmetry, especially on the facade.
British colonial architecture emphasizes symmetry for the Building
This symmetry is often achieved through the arrangement of doors and windows in two floors of houses. Besides, British people often put pillars or posts around doors, and has a particular preference for the shutters around the windows.
Wood and brick are the most common building materials, largely due to the local availability of these materials.
Inside, Wooden and brick interiors are often arranged in a symmetrical layout, reasonable. The lower floor is mainly used for entertainment, including living room and dining room, as well as a large kitchen with a large fireplace for cooking. Upstairs is the bedroom, reading room, work room, …
2) French Colonial Architecture
In the century 17, when the French colonists began to come to the United States. French colonial structures found in the Mississippi River areas, Ohio, Louisiana. The building uses local materials such as bricks, stone, wood, tile, …
The design is inspired by French architecture and is popular, Many applications in housing projects in the United States.
French Colonial Architecture in Vietnam
The appearance of the French in Vietnam at the end of the century 19, the beginning of the century 20. This type of architecture developed in parallel with the colonial exploitation of the French. Due to the unique characteristics of geographical conditions, Due to the different climate, the French architectural styles had to have certain changes in order to harmonize with the conditions of Vietnam.
Notre Dame Cathedral was built by the French in Saigon in 1877
Prominent in French colonial architecture in Vietnam is Indochine architectural style
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Villa with Indochine Architecture (French colony)
3) Spanish Colonial Architecture
Known for its white walls, plastering, red tile roof, clay and rustic look, Spanish colonial houses are extremely popular throughout the Southeast, Southwest and California of America. However, long before this style came to North America, it has had a long and varied history in both Spain and Mexico.
Resort Villas in Sam Son, Thanh Hoa. In the style of Spanish colonial architecture
General, Spanish colonial style will have many similarities with Mediterranean style. About the feature, This architectural style will have a color palette inspired by the sea, it's blue, white, brown and green. Besides, red color, Terracotta orange is also one of the factors that make the project more prominent and attractive.
About architecture, Spanish colonial style often uses terracotta tiles for the roof; walls will be plastered or plastered smooth.
Roof, The dome and the surrounding garden landscape create a harmonious whole.
Although some elements of the Spanish Colonial style have changed over the centuries, but today's Spanish colonial houses still retain many traditional elements and features.
4) Portuguese Colonial Architecture
Portuguese colonial architecture is a term used to describe the different styles commonly used in architecture in Portugal.. You can easily admire this unique architecture in the former colonies in South America, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, India, Oceania and East Asia.
Portuguese architecture with features of the Manueline style. A lavish style of decoration has appeared since the first decades of the century 16.
The Manueline style marked the transition from Gothic to Renaissance in Portugal, this is also the reason that people often call Manueline late Gothic style.
Portuguese colonial architecture with many sculptural features
4) Dutch Colonial Architecture
In the century 17, the Dutch managed to establish their own colonies in North America, which they call the New Netherlands. Is the New York City of today.
The Dutch did not stay in North America for long (Dutch-occupied lands were transferred to the British around 1674) but later colonists preserved their colonial architecture.
Dutch colonial architecture style with unique roof structure, impression
In many aspects, Dutch colonial architecture resembles the British.
Dutch homes are also noted for their use of Dutch doors, have the top half open while the bottom half stays closed. However, One of the things that really sets the Dutch apart is their skill as a mason.
The Dutch are skilled at building with stone, and therefore, Dutch colonial houses are less likely to be made of wood than British colonial houses. They are usually made of stone or brick.
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