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According to recent research, the Biltmore mansion is in eighth place among the most popular destinations in the US citizens. What is the reason? I think this is the Château style, which symbolizes the warmth and rich Gildered time. The building was commissioned by the followers of the Vanderbilt family. It was built in 1889 and rises over 16,000 square feet of space. This is the largest private residence across America and is located near Asheville, Nordkalifonrien. The architect Richard Morris Hunt was referring to the design of the French chateau in the Loire region. There are mainly plots of the local aristocracy, which were built in the 17th and 18th century. Typical of these buildings is a mixture of French and Italian Renaissance elements. Hunt brought his own interpretation, which included many traditional elements. The result is a fantastic and beautiful masterpiece. Castle style came in the 1880s in America. At that time, in that many houses, built mostly in the Northwest. The few examples have been found in other parts of America. Other examples can be found from the mid-20th century. These show a strange mixture of extravagance and modesty. Consider now the front gently from left to right. You are themselves recognize the elements that define the style. The building has the appearance of a serious masonry construction. The facade was covered with stones and finished with a steep hipped roof. Exposure

A mixture of French and Italian Renaissance elements

Hoods parapet as display the break lines the eaves and take the attic. Massive chimneys and detailed high-rise above the building, overlooking the rooftops even more important. A report prepared sheet determines the line of windows positioned down and arcades. Constellation, and members of the rise on the windows to determine the exact position of the stairway. Gothic tracery Based on the ground floor doors and windows decorated. Towers and gables visually expand construction. We now want to return to Earth? Are you ready for a French fort visit another? This time it is a little gem near San Francisco. Here is a beautiful set of heights and ornaments. This results in a single construction. Compared to Biltmore to recognize the source of inspiration and some differences. Family house in San Francisco Most of the original from the period around 1800 are asymmetrical. But some architects have obtained the restoration of equilibrium typical of the Renaissance. This has been made from this picture in the main part of the house. Castle style is a precursor of French eclecticism. Can be seen in the Charakterisika Biltmore and the reference to the Renaissance. In this beautiful façade are all the elements together in a perfect shades. Look carefully at the windows stichbögigen accompanying increases. In addition, you can see classic Romanesque columns in the entrance in the center. Traditionally, also the pilasters, which are centered on a rotation base composition and pinion stone tracery. These are the most distinctive features of the building. The construction of a two recognized types of roof windows and sprocket. These extend to the top of the structure and provide for the typical feeling that one associates with a strong. As a result, a great masterpiece and beautiful In the next image, we see a less formal home. But even here you can see the perfect balance. The new house has a steep hipped roof, broken chimneys and ornate elements. Is the development of modern style elements of wood. The rest of the stone for the façade reserved. Chateau style is a precursor of French eclectic One can clearly define the style of this house that the French eclecticism. But it has created a strong reference to the style castle through chimneys and gables. The belt line and eaves broken reinforce this impression. The brick façade is another element that is found in many eras of the history of style. This playful composition was clearly inspired by the Château style. The symmetrical facade combined many elements normally found in higher-end styles. The Gothic building BASE The following example is also very formal. It is striking the, central symmetrical increase. This is flanked by extensions on both sides. Small window and roof detail can also be seen in the image. About Gateway has openings corresponding light. Here we see two larger, equally detailed window. Two small ventilation holes can be seen on the side. Beautiful game heights, ornaments and light Note that the vertical alignment is particularly characteristic of the style? This can be especially seen in the following example. Contribute individual details as well how gear, detailed for ventilation and light openings, belt lines, tracery windows, balustrades schmeideeiserne. Here you see the typical Renaissance balance Now consider the symmetric and asymmetric parts of this beautiful home. The main component is ideally balanced. However, an essential role to play in building the gate and left Annex. Symmetry and asymmetry Note the high position of the side entrances? Asymmetric small and large windows rhyme with the other elements. Windows and doors fun If the above examples, we take the building to immediately recognize the flexibility of the architecture in the Castle style. Windows offer beautiful elegant connection to external private rooms. This is a particular embodiment, which is rare in other traditional styles. A contemporary architectural masterpiece inspired by the Renaissance Detailed classical façade appears symmetrical at first glance. But for near vision recognition complexity. We see a break on the left side near the entrance. These features make the look so sexy. Note that the roof over the entrance no longer stiff? A rough stone facade and simple This large home is directly related to Biltmore. Contributes to its elongated and varied façade details. We see two types clerestory windows in the roof and at the waist. The input was placed in a small bet with richly detailed environment. A large house, which is worthy of the royal family In the cities of many examples of the northeast and midwest of America Biltmore tradition have long survived dynamic periods. Also on simple building below you acknowledge that the fine details and classic vertical alignment. Another example of modern interpretations of classic In the following example, the Château style comes with rough stone size advantage and relaxed asymmetrical composition. Admission is included in this line. The well maintained garden is also one of the beautiful architecture What do you really think on modern interpretations of classical music. In my opinion, history repeats itself to a new level and this also applies to architecture. The examples below illustrate this.