Building a custom home is an exciting opportunity to create a residence that reflects personal taste, lifestyle, and long-term goals. One of the first and most important decisions homeowners face is ...

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 ...

No design style is more intertwined with early America than Federal architecture, and it makes sense when you consider that this architectural movement saw its boom just after the American Revolution.

Art Deco is one of the most iconic and beloved architectural styles, instantly recognizable for its geometric patterns, sleek symmetry, and lavish materials. While it's often associated with grand ...

Editor’s note: This is Part 4 of a series about the various styles of architecture found throughout Lancaster County. After three kings and 74 years, the Colonies were finally able to cast off ...

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 ...

Contemporary is the term used for architecture of the 21st century. Unlike some other architectural periods, contemporary isn’t a movement, but a style reflecting the trends of the time a home is ...

Ancient Roman architecture is seen as a part of classical architecture and generally builds off of the three classical orders—Ionic, Corinthian, and Doric—which were developed in ancient Greece. Later ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes subjective thoughts, opinions and critiques. Daunting towers. Bubbling fountains. Elegant libraries. Welcoming gates. Both Stanford and UC Berkeley ...