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Encyclopedia > Regency architecture

The Regency style of Architecture (in Greek αρχή = first and τέχνη = craftsmanship) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ...architecture refers primarily to buildings built in The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the British Commonwealth and European Union. ...Britain during the period in the early Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801_1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...19th century when George IV King of the United Kingdom George IV (George Augustus Frederick) (12 August 1762–26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 29 January 1820. ...George IV of the United Kingdom was still Prince Regent (or Prince Regnant, as a direct borrowing from French language) is a prince who rules a country instead of a sovereign, e. ...Prince Regent, and also to later buildings following the same style.


The style follows closely on from the neo_classical Georgian architecture is the name given in English_speaking countries to the classic architectural styles current between about 1720 and 1840, named after the four British monarchs named George. ...Georgian Style of architecture, adding an elegance and lightness of touch. Many buildings of this style have a white painted stucco facade and an entryway to the main front door (usually coloured black) which is framed by two columns. Regency residences typically are built as terraces or crescents. Elegant wrought iron balconies and bay windows came into fashion as part of this style.


An instigator of this style was John Nash (1752 _ 13 May 1835) was a British architect responsible for much of the layout of Regency London. ...John Nash who designed the Regency terraces of Regents Park (officially The Regents Park) is one of the Royal Parks of London. ...Regent's Park and Regent Street Apple retail store opening at 10am on 20 November 2004 This article is about the Regent Street in London. ...Regent Street in London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ...London. Excellent examples of Regency properties dominate the city of Location within the British Isles. ...Brighton in Sussex as a traditional county. ...Sussex, south of London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ...London in the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the British Commonwealth and European Union. ...U.K.. In London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ...London itselft there are many streets in the areas around Victoria, This article is about the London district of Pimlico. ...Pimlico, Mayfair is an area in the City of Westminster London, named after the fortnight_long May Fair that took place there from 1686 until it was banned in that location in 1764. ...Mayfair and other central districts.


The term Regency style is also applied to interior design of the period, typified by elegant furniture and vertically striped wallpaper, and to styles of clothing; for males, these were typified by the dandy George Bryan Brummell (June 7, 1778 _ March 30, 1840), better known as Beau Brummell, was an arbiter of fashion in Regency England and a friend of the Prince Regent. ...Beau Brummell.


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A regency may be a period of time when a regent reigns, and in a non-ceremonial monarchy holds power, in the name of the current monarch, or in the name of the Crown itself, if the throne is vacant.
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Regency architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (308 words)
The Regency style of architecture refers primarily to buildings built in Britain during the period in the early 19th century when George IV was still Prince Regent, and also to later buildings following the same style.
Regency residences typically are built as terraces or crescents.
The term Regency style is also applied to interior design of the period, typified by elegant furniture and vertically striped wallpaper, and to styles of clothing; for males, as typified by the dandy Beau Brummell, for women the Empire silhouette.
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