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	* Palladian architecture.		* Palladian architecture.
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	* Strawberry Hill House.		* Strawberry Hill House.

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	Regency style is associated with the Regency era (1811 - 1820) which officially took place during King George III’s mental illness. This was the period when George IV was acting as Prince Regent in the United Kingdom.		Regency style is associated with the Regency era (1811 - 1820) which officially took place during King George III’s mental illness. This was the period when George IV was acting as Prince Regent in the United Kingdom.

−	One of the main influencing factors of the Regency style was the UK’s involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, which brought about shortages of some traditional building materials and high taxes on others. This reduced construction throughout the country up until victory at Waterloo in 1815. Much of the Regency architecture was built after this period using materials that had been ~~adopoted~~ during the shortages.	+	One of the main influencing factors of the Regency style was the UK’s involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, which brought about shortages of some traditional building materials and high taxes on others. This reduced construction throughout the country up until victory at Waterloo in 1815. Much of the Regency architecture was built after this period using materials that had been adopted during the shortages.

	Regency style is sometimes considered a progression, or part of, the Georgian period (which is generally considered to have begun in 1714 and lasted until approximately 1837).		Regency style is sometimes considered a progression, or part of, the Georgian period (which is generally considered to have begun in 1714 and lasted until approximately 1837).

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−	Individual residences ~~shared a wall and~~ often had columns adjacent to the front door, which was topped by a fan window. The rows of houses were sometimes configured in the shape of a crescent and incorporated other elements of classical architecture at the entrance of the row.	+	Individual residences often had columns adjacent to the front door, which was topped by a fan window. The rows of houses were sometimes configured in the shape of a crescent and incorporated other elements of classical architecture at the entrance to the row.

−	Some typical neoclassical Regency style homes had tall, thin windows with small panes of glass. Some windows (particularly those facing ~~out to~~ the garden) extended all the way to the ground. Other homes had curved bow windows with simple proportions.	+	Some typical neoclassical Regency style homes had tall, thin windows with small panes of glass. Some windows (particularly those facing onto the garden) extended all the way to the ground. Other homes had curved bow windows with simple proportions.

	Balconies were another common feature of Regency homes. They were often made from fine ironwork, featuring delicate curves that harmonised the simple classical lines of the columns and windows.		Balconies were another common feature of Regency homes. They were often made from fine ironwork, featuring delicate curves that harmonised the simple classical lines of the columns and windows.
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	= Evolving Regency styles =		= Evolving Regency styles =

−	Regency style later diverged from the classical approach into other stylistic revivals, including medieval (which was also referred to as Gothic Revival and lasted well into the Victorian period), Indian, Chinese and other ~~foreign~~ influences. These interpretations were adorned with fanciful columns, moulded cornices or other decorative elements made from modern materials, such as ~~inexpensive~~ stucco or plaster instead of stone ~~and~~ strengthened with iron reinforcements.	+	Regency style later diverged from the classical approach into other stylistic revivals, including medieval (which was also referred to as Gothic Revival and lasted well into the Victorian period), Indian, Chinese and other international influences. These interpretations were adorned with fanciful columns, moulded cornices and other decorative elements made from modern materials, such as stucco or plaster instead of stone, strengthened with iron reinforcements.

−	This departure served as exotic and eclectic contrast to the formality of the neoclassical approach and was incorporated into country homes associated with the ~~Picturesque~~ and romantic movement in architecture, reflecting the public's taste for buildings inspired by medieval design and association with nature.	+	This departure served as an exotic and eclectic contrast to the formality of the neoclassical approach and was incorporated into country homes associated with the picturesque and romantic movement in architecture, reflecting the public's taste for buildings inspired by medieval design and association with nature.

	This style was promoted as an appropriate design for rural settings, with its complex and irregular shapes and forms fitting well into the natural landscape. Thus, the Gothic Revival Regency style was often chosen for country homes and houses in rural or small town settings.		This style was promoted as an appropriate design for rural settings, with its complex and irregular shapes and forms fitting well into the natural landscape. Thus, the Gothic Revival Regency style was often chosen for country homes and houses in rural or small town settings.
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	Designed by John Nash, the palace is in the middle of Brighton, and is striking for its Indo-Islamic exterior.		Designed by John Nash, the palace is in the middle of Brighton, and is striking for its Indo-Islamic exterior.

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	John Nash designed these Regency style row houses inside Regent's Park at Hanover Terrace.		John Nash designed these Regency style row houses inside Regent's Park at Hanover Terrace.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

	Regency style is associated with the Regency era (1811 - 1820) which officially took place during King George III’s mental illness. This was the period when George IV was acting as Prince Regent in the United Kingdom.		Regency style is associated with the Regency era (1811 - 1820) which officially took place during King George III’s mental illness. This was the period when George IV was acting as Prince Regent in the United Kingdom.

−	One of the ~~influence~~ factors of the Regency style was the UK’s involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, which brought about shortages of some traditional building materials and high taxes on others. This reduced construction throughout the country up until ~~the~~ victory at Waterloo in 1815. Much of the Regency architecture was built after this period using ~~new~~ materials that had been ~~incorporated~~ during the shortages.	+	One of the main influencing factors of the Regency style was the UK’s involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, which brought about shortages of some traditional building materials and high taxes on others. This reduced construction throughout the country up until victory at Waterloo in 1815. Much of the Regency architecture was built after this period using materials that had been adopoted during the shortages.

−	Regency style is sometimes considered a progression of the Georgian period (which generally ~~began~~ in 1714 and lasted until approximately 1837). As an aesthetic movement, Regency style refers not only to architecture but also other forms of design. This included home furnishings (such as wallpaper, textiles furnishings and other aspects of the decorative arts) as well as painting and even clothing styles.	+	Regency style is sometimes considered a progression, or part of, the Georgian period (which is generally considered to have begun in 1714 and lasted until approximately 1837).

−	~~= Classical revival =~~	+	As an aesthetic movement, Regency style refers not only to architecture but also other forms of design. This includes home furnishings (such as wallpaper, textiles furnishings and other aspects of the decorative arts) as well as painting and even clothing styles.

−	~~One form of Regency style architecture was distinguished by its late-Georgian treatment of classical~~ revival ~~architecture. Described as refined elegance, Regency architecture of the neoclassical style incorporates the simple symmetric proportions and elements of Greek and Roman architecture.~~	+	= Classical revival =

−	~~While many~~ Regency ~~buildings served religious, education, business and other official purposes~~, the style ~~is often associated with upper~~ and ~~middle class housing~~ of ~~the period. The need for housing came in the aftermath of shortages brought on by historic events that made housing scarce~~.	+	One form of Regency style architecture was distinguished by its late-Georgian treatment of classical revival architecture. Described as refined elegance, Regency architecture of the neoclassical style incorporates the simple symmetrical proportions and elements of Greek and Roman architecture.

−	During the Regency period homes were often brick constructions with the addition of decorative features. This is what separated them from their Georgian counterparts, which generally lacked ornamentation and had flat facades with windows and doors set back from the frontage ~~of the house~~.	+	While many Regency buildings served religious, educational, business and other official purposes, the style is also associated with upper and middle class housing of the period. During the Regency period homes were often brick constructions with the addition of decorative features. This is what separated them from their Georgian counterparts, which generally lacked ornamentation and had flat facades with windows and doors set back from the frontage.

−	Regency row houses (or ~~terrace~~ houses) built during this period became very popular~~. They featured~~ symmetrical proportions and ~~had~~ flat or shallow roofs. [[File:RegencyHouse.jpg\|link=File:RegencyHouse.jpg]]<br />	+	Regency row houses (or terraced houses) built during this period became very popular, featuring symmetrical proportions and flat or shallow roofs. [[File:RegencyHouse.jpg\|link=File:RegencyHouse.jpg]]<br />
	In Brighton, these Regency style townhouses are located on Marlborough Place.		In Brighton, these Regency style townhouses are located on Marlborough Place.

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	During the Regency period homes were often brick constructions with the addition of decorative features. This is what separated them from their Georgian counterparts, which generally lacked ornamentation and had flat facades with windows and doors set back from the frontage of the house.		During the Regency period homes were often brick constructions with the addition of decorative features. This is what separated them from their Georgian counterparts, which generally lacked ornamentation and had flat facades with windows and doors set back from the frontage of the house.

−	Regency row houses (or terrace houses) built during this period became very popular. They featured symmetrical proportions and had flat or shallow roofs. [[File:RegencyHouse.jpg\|link=File:RegencyHouse.jpg]]	+	Regency row houses (or terrace houses) built during this period became very popular. They featured symmetrical proportions and had flat or shallow roofs. [[File:RegencyHouse.jpg\|link=File:RegencyHouse.jpg]]<br />
		+	In Brighton, these Regency style townhouses are located on Marlborough Place.

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	Individual residences shared a wall and often had columns adjacent to the front door, which was topped by a fan window. The rows of houses were sometimes configured in the shape of a crescent and incorporated other elements of classical architecture at the entrance of the row.		Individual residences shared a wall and often had columns adjacent to the front door, which was topped by a fan window. The rows of houses were sometimes configured in the shape of a crescent and incorporated other elements of classical architecture at the entrance of the row.

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−	John Nash designed ~~and built~~ these Regency style houses inside Regent's Park at Hanover Terrace.	+	John Nash designed these Regency style row houses inside Regent's Park at Hanover Terrace.

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	John Nash designed and built these Regency style houses inside Regent's Park at Hanover Terrace.		John Nash designed and built these Regency style houses inside Regent's Park at Hanover Terrace.
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	Regency style is associated with the Regency era (1811 - 1820) which officially took place during King George III’s mental illness. This was the period when George IV was acting as Prince Regent in the United Kingdom.		Regency style is associated with the Regency era (1811 - 1820) which officially took place during King George III’s mental illness. This was the period when George IV was acting as Prince Regent in the United Kingdom.

−	~~The~~ UK’s involvement in the Napoleonic Wars brought about shortages of some traditional building materials and high taxes on others. This reduced construction throughout the country up until the victory at Waterloo in 1815. Much of the Regency architecture was built after this period.	+	One of the influence factors of the Regency style was the UK’s involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, which brought about shortages of some traditional building materials and high taxes on others. This reduced construction throughout the country up until the victory at Waterloo in 1815. Much of the Regency architecture was built after this period using new materials that had been incorporated during the shortages.

−	Regency style is sometimes considered a progression of the Georgian period (which generally began in 1714 and lasted until approximately 1837). As an aesthetic movement, Regency style refers not only to architecture but also other forms of design. This included home furnishings (such as wallpaper, textiles furnishings and other decorative arts), painting and clothing.	+	Regency style is sometimes considered a progression of the Georgian period (which generally began in 1714 and lasted until approximately 1837). As an aesthetic movement, Regency style refers not only to architecture but also other forms of design. This included home furnishings (such as wallpaper, textiles furnishings and other aspects of the decorative arts) as well as painting and even clothing styles.

	= Classical revival =		= Classical revival =

−	One form of Regency style architecture was distinguished by its late-Georgian treatment of classical revival architecture. Described as refined elegance, Regency architecture of the neoclassical style incorporates the simple symmetric proportions and elements of Greek and Roman architecture.~~<br />~~	+	One form of Regency style architecture was distinguished by its late-Georgian treatment of classical revival architecture. Described as refined elegance, Regency architecture of the neoclassical style incorporates the simple symmetric proportions and elements of Greek and Roman architecture.

		+	While many Regency buildings served religious, education, business and other official purposes, the style is often associated with upper and middle class housing of the period. The need for housing came in the aftermath of shortages brought on by historic events that made housing scarce.

−	~~While some Regency buildings served religious, education, business and other official purposes,~~ the ~~style is often associated with upper and middle class housing of the period.~~ Regency period homes were often brick constructions with the addition of decorative features. This is what separated them from their Georgian counterparts ~~that~~ generally lacked ornamentation and had flat facades with windows and doors set back from the frontage of the house.	+	During the Regency period homes were often brick constructions with the addition of decorative features. This is what separated them from their Georgian counterparts, which generally lacked ornamentation and had flat facades with windows and doors set back from the frontage of the house.

−	Regency row houses (or terrace houses) built during this period became very popular. They featured symmetrical proportions and had flat or shallow roofs. [[File:RegencyHouse.jpg]]	+	Regency row houses (or terrace houses) built during this period became very popular. They featured symmetrical proportions and had flat or shallow roofs. [[File:RegencyHouse.jpg\|link=File:RegencyHouse.jpg]]

	Individual residences shared a wall and often had columns adjacent to the front door, which was topped by a fan window. The rows of houses were sometimes configured in the shape of a crescent and incorporated other elements of classical architecture at the entrance of the row.		Individual residences shared a wall and often had columns adjacent to the front door, which was topped by a fan window. The rows of houses were sometimes configured in the shape of a crescent and incorporated other elements of classical architecture at the entrance of the row.
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	Regency style later diverged from the classical approach into other stylistic revivals, including medieval (which was also referred to as Gothic Revival and lasted well into the Victorian period), Indian, Chinese and other foreign influences. These interpretations were adorned with fanciful columns, moulded cornices or other decorative elements made from modern materials, such as inexpensive stucco or plaster instead of stone and strengthened with iron reinforcements.		Regency style later diverged from the classical approach into other stylistic revivals, including medieval (which was also referred to as Gothic Revival and lasted well into the Victorian period), Indian, Chinese and other foreign influences. These interpretations were adorned with fanciful columns, moulded cornices or other decorative elements made from modern materials, such as inexpensive stucco or plaster instead of stone and strengthened with iron reinforcements.

−	This departure served as exotic and eclectic contrast to the formality of the neoclassical approach and was incorporated into country homes associated with the ~~picturesque~~ and romantic movement in architecture, reflecting the public's taste for buildings inspired by medieval design.	+	This departure served as exotic and eclectic contrast to the formality of the neoclassical approach and was incorporated into country homes associated with the Picturesque and romantic movement in architecture, reflecting the public's taste for buildings inspired by medieval design and association with nature.

	This style was promoted as an appropriate design for rural settings, with its complex and irregular shapes and forms fitting well into the natural landscape. Thus, the Gothic Revival Regency style was often chosen for country homes and houses in rural or small town settings.		This style was promoted as an appropriate design for rural settings, with its complex and irregular shapes and forms fitting well into the natural landscape. Thus, the Gothic Revival Regency style was often chosen for country homes and houses in rural or small town settings.
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	Nash reinterpreted the Georgian style Royal Crescent of Bath for his creation of Regent’s Park and Regent Street (1811 onward) to produce what is considered a masterful combination of freedom and formality in the neoclassical adaptation of the Regency style.		Nash reinterpreted the Georgian style Royal Crescent of Bath for his creation of Regent’s Park and Regent Street (1811 onward) to produce what is considered a masterful combination of freedom and formality in the neoclassical adaptation of the Regency style.

−	[[File:RegencyBrighton.jpg]]	+	At the other end of the Regency spectrum is the Royal Brighton Pavilion, which Nash worked on from 1815 to 1822. With Indian and Chinese influences and extravagant decorative interiors, the Pavilion epitomises the departure from the classical revival and the emergence of the more fanciful interpretation of the Regency style.
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		+	[[File:RegencyBrighton.jpg\|link=File:RegencyBrighton.jpg]]

	Designed by John Nash, the palace is in the middle of Brighton, and is striking for its Indo-Islamic exterior.		Designed by John Nash, the palace is in the middle of Brighton, and is striking for its Indo-Islamic exterior.

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−	At the other extreme is the Royal Brighton Pavilion, which Nash worked on from 1815 to 1822. With Indian and Chinese influences and extravagant decorative interiors, the Pavilion epitomises the departure from the classical revival and the emergence of the more fanciful interpretation of the Regency style.
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John Nash designed and built these Regency style houses inside Regent's Park at Hanover Terrace.

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= Introduction =

Regency style is associated with the Regency era (1811 - 1820) which officially took place during King George III’s mental illness. This was the period when George IV was acting as Prince Regent in the United Kingdom.

The UK’s involvement in the Napoleonic Wars brought about shortages of some traditional building materials and high taxes on others. This reduced construction throughout the country up until the victory at Waterloo in 1815. Much of the Regency architecture was built after this period.

Regency style is sometimes considered a progression of the Georgian period (which generally began in 1714 and lasted until approximately 1837). As an aesthetic movement, Regency style refers not only to architecture but also other forms of design. This included home furnishings (such as wallpaper, textiles furnishings and other decorative arts), painting and clothing.

= Classical revival =

One form of Regency style architecture was distinguished by its late-Georgian treatment of classical revival architecture. Described as refined elegance, Regency architecture of the neoclassical style incorporates the simple symmetric proportions and elements of Greek and Roman architecture.<br />

While some Regency buildings served religious, education, business and other official purposes, the style is often associated with upper and middle class housing of the period. Regency period homes were often brick constructions with the addition of decorative features. This is what separated them from their Georgian counterparts that generally lacked ornamentation and had flat facades with windows and doors set back from the frontage of the house.

Regency row houses (or terrace houses) built during this period became very popular. They featured symmetrical proportions and had flat or shallow roofs. [[File:RegencyHouse.jpg]]

Individual residences shared a wall and often had columns adjacent to the front door, which was topped by a fan window. The rows of houses were sometimes configured in the shape of a crescent and incorporated other elements of classical architecture at the entrance of the row.

Some typical neoclassical Regency style homes had tall, thin windows with small panes of glass. Some windows (particularly those facing out to the garden) extended all the way to the ground. Other homes had curved bow windows with simple proportions.

Balconies were another common feature of Regency homes. They were often made from fine ironwork, featuring delicate curves that harmonised the simple classical lines of the columns and windows.

= Evolving Regency styles =

Regency style later diverged from the classical approach into other stylistic revivals, including medieval (which was also referred to as Gothic Revival and lasted well into the Victorian period), Indian, Chinese and other foreign influences. These interpretations were adorned with fanciful columns, moulded cornices or other decorative elements made from modern materials, such as inexpensive stucco or plaster instead of stone and strengthened with iron reinforcements.

This departure served as exotic and eclectic contrast to the formality of the neoclassical approach and was incorporated into country homes associated with the picturesque and romantic movement in architecture, reflecting the public's taste for buildings inspired by medieval design.

This style was promoted as an appropriate design for rural settings, with its complex and irregular shapes and forms fitting well into the natural landscape. Thus, the Gothic Revival Regency style was often chosen for country homes and houses in rural or small town settings.

= John Nash and the Regency stye =

John Nash was one of the leading architects of the Regency style. Nash (1752-1835) had a long and varied career which reached its pinnacle under the patronage of the Prince Regent (later King George IV).

Nash reinterpreted the Georgian style Royal Crescent of Bath for his creation of Regent’s Park and Regent Street (1811 onward) to produce what is considered a masterful combination of freedom and formality in the neoclassical adaptation of the Regency style.

[[File:RegencyBrighton.jpg]]

Designed by John Nash, the palace is in the middle of Brighton, and is striking for its Indo-Islamic exterior.

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At the other extreme is the Royal Brighton Pavilion, which Nash worked on from 1815 to 1822. With Indian and Chinese influences and extravagant decorative interiors, the Pavilion epitomises the departure from the classical revival and the emergence of the more fanciful interpretation of the Regency style.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* English architectural stylistic periods.
* Georgian.
* Gothic revival style.
* Oxford Movement.
* Palladian architecture.
* Strawberry Hill House.

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