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Rationalist. 1920’s-1930’s. Five Features. Flat roofs Square shape Rounded corners Symmetrical windows Arched windows. Famous Buildings. Rationalist is used everywhere. It is a very general style that is used in many different styles. Common Locations. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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RATIONALIST

1920’s-1930’s

Five Features

•Flat roofs•Square shape •Rounded corners• Symmetrical windows•Arched windows

HENRI LABROUSTE Born in Paris, France (11 May 1801 – 24 June

1875)After six years living in Rome, he opened his own

architectural training workshop. Eventually, becoming the center of rationalist views.

VICTORIAN

Early 19th Century

Five Features•Bay Window•Turret•Columns

•Cornice windows•Pediment over the porch

MANCHESTER TOWN HALLThe Manchester Town

Hall building in England is one of the famous buildings in this style.

Common Locations

The UK is a common location that uses this style.

ALEXANDER THOMSON(9 April 1817 – 22 March 1875)He was a pioneer of the use of cast

iron and steel for commercial buildings. blending neo-classical conventionality with Egyptian and oriental themes to produce many truly original structures.

PICTURES OF STYLE

ARTS & CRAFTS

1860-1910

Arts & Crafts

1860-1910

Five Features•Low-pitched roof•Fireplace•Chimney•Exposed beams•Made of Natural Materials

FAMOUS BUILDINGBetween 1892 and

1894 architect Philip Webb, who was a friend of William Morris, designed the house for a prosperous London solicitor, James Beale, his wife Margaret, and their family.

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