Can You ID These UK Design & Architecture Styles?
Just moved to the UK? Bet you've seen some cool buildings and maybe even furniture! Test your knowledge and see how local you're becoming. Let's see if you can spot the difference between Tudor and Victorian!
Frequently Asked Questions
Famous for distinctive black-and-white 'half-timbered' buildings. Think exposed wooden frames filled with white plaster (or brick). Lots of gables (pointy roof bits) and tall chimneys.
Named after the Hanoverian Kings George I-IV. Known for symmetry, proportion, and elegance. Think neat brick townhouses, sash windows (windows that slide up and down), and fanlights (semi-circular windows above doors).
Named after Queen Victoria. A time of industrial boom and varied styles. Often features ornate decoration, bay windows (windows that stick out), coloured bricks, and detailed ironwork. Can range from grand terraces to Gothic-inspired buildings.
A glamorous style known for rich ornamentation, geometric shapes (zigzags, chevrons), bold colours, and streamlined forms. Often seen in cinemas, hotels, and apartment buildings from the period.
Characterised by massive, monolithic forms, usually made of raw, unfinished concrete ('béton brut'). Can look imposing or 'brutal'. Common for institutional buildings like universities, libraries, and council housing.
Windows made of one or more movable panels ('sashes'). They slide vertically (or sometimes horizontally) to open. Very common in Georgian and Victorian houses.
Windows that project outward from the main walls of a building, forming a 'bay' in the room. Popular in the Victorian era.
A method of building where the structural wooden frame is left exposed on the exterior. The spaces between timbers are filled with other materials (like plaster or brick). Key feature of Tudor style.
An influential style of English furniture designed by Thomas Chippendale. Known for its elegant, often carved, designs, typically in mahogany. Features can include cabriole legs (curved legs often ending in a decorative foot) and ball-and-claw feet.
