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Edwardian architecture usually means a Neo-Baroque architectural style that was popular for public buildings in the British Empire during the Edwardian era (1901–1910). Architecture up to 1914 is commonly included in this style.
Baroque architecture is a highly decorative and theatrical style which appeared in Italy in the early 17th century and gradually spread across Europe.
As the name implies, Edwardian Architecture (1901-1914) is an architectural style that was popular during the reign of King Edward. It is less ornate than Victorian Architecture, apart from a subset – used for major buildings – known as Edwardian Baroque architecture. The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 marked the end of the Victorian Era.
Edwardian architecture (1901-14) The Victorian battle of the styles had ended in an eclectic aesthetic. The classical tradition burst into Baroque public buildings, such as Cardiff City Hall (1897-1906) by H.V. Lanchester and Edwin Rickards. Domes were especially popular. Notice the asymmetrically placed tower.
Oct 3, 2023 · Photo: Robin Forster. Rickards designed five substantial executed buildings with Lanchester (Stewart retired in 1902 and died two years later), nearly all of which are intact today; the nave of their Third Church of Christ, Scientist, in Mayfair, has been demolished, but that was the least interesting part of it.
Sep 10, 2011 · 1. County Hall, London. Not Norman Foster's melting Easter egg – that's City Hall – but the epic curve of Portland stone two miles west along the Thames. The central terrace was not completed until...
