Earlier, the architecture of buildings was inspired by the classical styles of ancient Greece and Rome. However, throughout the mid-19^th century, the Gothic Revival and the Greek Revival architectural styles remained popular. While being distinctly different, these two styles of architecture were apparently inspired by the structures built in the past.

In America, the Gothic Revival style was used extensively by the architects Andrew Jackson Downing and Alexander Jackson Davis. They promoted this style of architecture while building country homes in rural areas or small towns. According to them, this architectural style had irregular and complex shapes and forms, which blended well with natural surroundings.

Features

Almost all the churches were built using the Gothic Revival style during those times. The style elements like tracery windows, castle-like towers, and parapets were common in such structures. It also included the pointed Gothic arched windows and entrances. A distinctive variation of this architectural style was the Carpenter Gothic style used in American homes during those times. 

One of the most identifiable features of the Gothic Revival style of architecture is the pointed arch. It was used for doors, windows, porches, roof gables, and dormers. Other features of this architectural style included front-facing gables and steeply pitched roofs. The front-facing gables had a delicate wooden trim known as ‘bargeboards’. 

This incised wooden trim was also referred to as ‘gingerbread’. Buildings constructed in this style of architecture had porches with slender columns or decorative turned posts. These posts were connected by side brackets or flattened arches. Many wonderful examples of Gothic Revival style in buildings can be found in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. 

Churches built in the Gothic Revival style didn’t just have pointed arch windows and porticos. They often featured a castle-like tower with a high spire. The state of Pennsylvania has many such buildings that characterize a more vernacular character and high style. Many of the churches, schools, and prisons built in the Gothic Revival style have ornate architectural detailing. 

Variations 

While getting around in Pennsylvania, one can find that the Gothic details are quite few in the more common vernacular buildings. They are usually a front-facing gable with wooden trim and pointed arch windows. Rowhouses and duplexes in the urban settings may also feature the Gothic Revival details. In the later part of the 19^th century, a style known as ‘Victorian Gothic’ gained popularity.

This style of architecture mixed the Gothic Revival details with the elements of other styles of the Victorian era. A distinct variation called the Collegiate Gothic style of architecture was also developed around this period. It was used primarily for the construction of educational institutions. This style has made a comeback in the 21^st century in some new school and university buildings.

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A form of Romanesque Revival style existed in German lands during the early 19^th century called ‘Rundbogenstil’. It translates in English as ‘the round-arched style’.  The origins of Romanesque Revival style can be traced back to the 17^th century. Around this time, it was developed in the British Isles starting with the Tower of London.

Romanesque Revival was widely recognized as an architectural style during the early 19^th century. Among the prominent buildings constructed using this style in the British Isles was the Gosford Castle in Ireland. It was designed by the English architect, Thomas Hopper. However, even more popular was his design of Penrhyn Castle in North Wales.

Features of Romanesque Revival style

Buildings constructed in the Romanesque Revival style are easily identified by their round arches. The construction of such buildings are carried out using heavy, massive stones or bricks. Most of them have round towers, decorative plaques, and squat columns. The decorative plaques are characterized by intricate or interlacing patterns.

During those times, wooden buildings were easier to build than the ones that involved masonry. Structures built in Romanesque Revival style were less common than the buildings executed in wood in the Victorian-era style. Later, many university buildings, churches, prisons, and other public buildings were constructed in Romanesque Revival style.

One of the major reasons for this was a strong sense of gravity and permanence that this style of architecture provided. As opposed to the historic Romanesque style, Romanesque Revival features more simplified windows and arches. The popularity of this architectural style gradually spread to other countries like Sweden, Canada, and the United States of America.

Widespread use in the United States

It was introduced in the United States during the mid-19^th century. This was the period when architectural ideas from Europe based on ancient Roman buildings were brought to the country. Initially, only a few public buildings were constructed  in the Romanesque Revival style. It was the architect Henry Hobson Richardson, who adopted this style and made it popular.

Richardson had graduated from the prestigious Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He developed a more dramatic version of this architectural style. He included strong sculptural forms and wider, bolder arches in his designs. His version of Romanesque Revival style was used mostly for public buildings. Later, it also became popular for constructing residential homes.

Interest in this style of architecture never diminished, even after the death of Richardson in 1886. Among the most prominent buildings that he designed were Sever Hall and the Trinity Church of Boston. The Allegheny Courthouse and Jail located in Pittsburgh is yet another best-known building that he constructed in this style.

This building inspired the design and construction of several buildings surrounding Pittsburgh. For more than a decade, the construction around southwestern Pennsylvania was influenced by Allegheny Courthouse and Jail. Many surviving courthouses and train stations of Pittsburgh have been constructed in the Romanesque Revival style as well.

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Among the prominent features of buildings designed using the Neo-Renaissance architecture were great staircases. Italian-style arches, balustrades, and arcades were also widely used. Many impressive buildings were created using this style of architecture. Let’s have a look at some of these masterpieces:

1. Vladimir Palace (Russia)

It was the last imperial palace to be built in Saint Petersburg, the second-largest Russian city. This palace was created for Russia’s Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich. The building was designed by a team of architects comprising Vasily Kenel, Vladimir Shreter, Andrei Huhn, and Aleksandr Rezanov. 

Its façade has a rich stucco rustication and patterns of Leon Battista Alberti’s palazzi located in Florence. The interior of this palace has been preserved well compared to the other residences of the Romanov family. Much of Vladimir’s collection of porcelain from the late 19^th century has also been preserved.

2. Mentmore Towers (UK)

This 19^th-century English country house has been known simply as ‘Metmore’ historically. It was built during the mid-19^th century for the Rothschild family. The building was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and George Henry Stokes, his son-in-law. Sir Joseph Paxton was hired for his brilliance in designing the greatly-admired Crystal Palace. 

The interiors were inspired mainly from the Italian Renaissance. The drawing rooms and cabinets of the house were decorated in French gilded styles of late 18^th century. It has been considered one of Victorian era’s greatest homes. 

3. Hotel de Ville (France)

In the early 16^th century, King Francis I decided to give Paris a splendid city hall. For this purpose, he appointed the Italian architect Dominique de Cortone and the French architect Pierre Chambiges. The work on the building could be finished only during the reign of Louis XIII in 1628. 

It was reconstructed during the late 19^th century under the guidance of architects Theodore Ballu and Edouard Deperthes. Today, this building houses the local administration of Paris. While the exterior was rebuilt based on the original design, the interior underwent considerable modifications.

4. Hamburg City Hall (Germany)

Located in the German city of Hamburg, this building is the seat of the local government. It was constructed in the late 19^th century after the old city hall was destroyed. The cause of its destruction was the great fire, which occurred in 1842. It took nearly 44 years to construct a new building. 

A group of seven architects designed the present building. This team of architects was led by the German architect, Martin Haller. Construction of the new building began in 1886 and was completed in 1897. The overall cost of construction amounted to about 80 million euros.

5. Oulu City Hall (Finland)

This building is the seat of Oulu’s municipal government. Oulu is a city in Northern Finland. The building was designed in the Neo-Renaissance style as the restaurant and hotel called Seurahuone. The architect of the building was Johan Erik Stenberg from Sweden. 

In 1920, the third floor was added in accordance with the plans of architect Oiva Kallio. Many other changes were also made to the structure in the same year. During the renovation work that took place between 1978 and 1982, some of the changes were reversed.

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A closer look at the Romantic movement would reveal that it was quite rebellious in nature. It was opposed to the strict adherence of architecture to the classical style. This architectural movement was the expression of a desire to have greater freedom in architecture. It strived to have more organic and complicated forms that complemented natural settings.

Many of the Italianate farmhouses had irregular shapes, but they fit naturally into the rustic settings of their surroundings. This was one of the important objectives of the Romantic movement. The pattern books of Andrew Jackson Downing published in the mid-19^th century popularized the Italianate and Gothic revival styles.

Evolution of the Italianate style

Initially developed as the Italianate Villa style, the Italianate architecture was considered ideal for country estates and substantial homes. This dates back to the 1830s. The most prominent feature of the Italianate Villa style is the presence of a square tower. It was topped with a bracketed cornice. This style is also characterized by irregular massing and a floor plan of ‘L’ or a ‘T’ shape.

When the Italianate Villa style evolved to the Italianate architecture, the square tower and irregular massing gradually disappeared. However, other elements of the style like the decorative bracketed cornice continued in the designs. Most of the freestanding buildings constructed in the Italianate style display cornice under widely overhanging eaves.

Features

The contiguous row-houses and commercial buildings created using this architectural style have a front façade with a bracketed cornice. Among the other features of Italianate style are tall, narrow windows. Some of these windows have elaborate hoods that often have an inverted ‘U’ shape. Most of the Italianate-style buildings feature columned porches or porticoes. 

More than the Gothic Revival style, the Italianate style was used for homes from 1855 to 1880. It could be easily adapted to many different forms of buildings. This was one of its major qualities and a reason for its popularity. As a result, it came to be used for the construction of urban and rural homes. It was also preferred for commercial and institutional structures.

Popularity in the United States

This style of architecture was first developed in Great Britain during the early 19^th century. After its decline in this country, it gained huge popularity in the United States of America. Many homes were built in this style during the period between late 1840s and 1890. It was also used for constructing commercial buildings that lined the main streets of the country’s towns and cities.

During this period, the downtown streetscapes of the American cities featured distinctive bracketed cornices. Some of the buildings constructed in this style also included decorative elements made of cast iron. This is enough to explain the kind of impact that the Italianate style of architecture had at this point in time.

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The common features of this style of architecture are colorful flourishes and detailed works of iron and glass. You’ll find the interiors of the Art Noveau buildings as charming as their exteriors.  The interiors of such buildings are decorated with custom furnishings and hand-painted wall treatments. Here we present some marvelous buildings that were constructed with the Art Noveau style.

1. House with Chimaeras (Ukraine)

Located in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, this building was constructed during the period between 1901 and 1902. It was built by Wladyslaw Horodecki, a Polish architect. He had originally constructed it as his upmarket home. Later, he had to sell the building owing to his financial hardships. 

House with Chimaeras changed ownership several times until it was occupied by an official polyclinic of the Communist Party. Since 2005, this building has been used as a presidential residence for ceremonies of official and diplomatic nature.

2. Casa Batllo (Spain)

This Art Noveau masterpiece was designed by Antoni Gaudi and is located in the center of Barcelona. You’ll find unusual tracery, flowing sculpted stone work, and oval windows on the ground floor. 

Much of the façade has been decorated with colorful mosaic made of trencadis or broken ceramic tiles. The building is the remodeled version of a previously built house. It was redesigned by Antoni Gaudi in 1904 and has been refurbished several times since then. 

3. Old England (Belgium)

This was a former British department store. It was constructed by the Belgian architect Paul Saintenoy towards the end of the 19^th century. Located in downtown Brussels, this building is a museum of musical instruments today. It was purchased by the Belgian government in 1978. 

The restoration and renovation work on the building began in 1989. It took more than 15 years to complete the restoration and renovation work. The city’s Monuments and Sites Directorate listed this building as a protected monument in the same year.

4. Majolikahaus (Austria)

One of the two famous Linke Wienzeile buildings, Majolikahaus or Majolica House features a façade covered with majolica. They are tiles made of colorful glazed earthenware that have floral designs on them. Besides being decorative, the façade was easy to clean using fire hoses. The Linke Wienzeile buildings were constructed by Otto Wagner, an Austrian architect and urban planner. 

His student, Alois Ludwig, designed the façade of the building. The Linke Wienzeile buildings were designed using the Vienna Secession style of architecture. It is closely related to the Art Noveau architectural style.

5. Museum of Applied Arts (Hungary)

It is the world’s third-oldest museum of applied arts. Located in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, this museum was built in the late 19^th century. It was designed by the Hungarian architect, Odon Lechner in the Hungarian Secession style. 

This Hungarian architectural style is a variation of the Art Noveau style. The building features a green roof and its interior has Hindu, Mogul, and Islamic designs. In recent times, plans have been developed for its renovation as it is in a fairly bad condition.

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This architectural movement began in the mid-18th century in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. It was the discovery of archaeological ruins in Italy that led to the beginning of this movement. From mid-18th to most of the 19th century, this remained a predominant architectural style in Europe. Given below are some of the buildings that have been constructed using the Neoclassical architecture:

1. The White House (USA)

Formerly called ‘The President’s House’, this building was designed by James Hoban, an Irish-born architect. It has been the official residence of the American presidents since John Adams. The building was modeled after the Leinster House, which is located in Dublin, Ireland. It was influenced to some extent by the works of Vitruvius and Andrea Palladio. 

This elegant building was constructed between 1792 and 1800 by the Afro-American workers. Since it was first built, the building has been reconstructed many times. It was president Franklin Roosevelt who gave the building its current name.

2. The Pantheon (France)

King Louis XV had ordered the construction of this building, intended to be a church dedicated to Saint Genevieve. It was built between 1758 and 1790 based on the design by the architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot. During the French Revolution, the church was transformed into a mausoleum for burying distinguished French citizens. 

The dome of The Pantheon has Neoclassical coffers and has been constructed with stone. Its facade and peristyle have been modeled after a Greek temple. The building also features Corinthian columns and sculpture by David d’Angers.

3. Teatro Reale di San Carlo (Italy)

Opened in 1737, this is the world’s oldest active opera house. It was designed by Giovanni Antonio Medranol and Angelo Carasale. The Bourbon King Charles III of Naples had ordered its construction. 

Neoclassical motifs adorn the interior of Teatro Reale di San Carlo and has bas relief sculptures throughout the building. You’ll find an Iconic colonnade on the second level while the facade is heavily rusticated on the ground level.

4. Buckingham Palace (UK)

The house at the core of this palace was constructed at the beginning of the 18th century. Buckingham Palace was not the official residence of the British monarchy until 1837, when Queen Victoria ascended the throne. The palace was enlarged during the early 19th century under the architects John Nash and Edward Blore. 

As a part of the enlargement works, three wings surrounding a central courtyard were added. The public facade of the palace, the east wing, was completed in 1850. The addition of three pediments, columns, rusticated masonry, and Corinthian pilasters on the ground level was made in 1913.

5. The Academy of Athens (Greece)

Although the construction of this building began in 1859, it was not completed until 1885. The main building was designed by the Danish architect, Theophil Hansen. It was designed to be a part of an architectural trilogy along with the National Library and the University. 

The building also has a multi-figure pediment sculpture. Flanking the building’s portico are the figures of Athena and Apollo, which can be seen on a pair of pillars. These sculptures were created by the Greek sculptor, Leonidas Drosis.

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It was inspired by the principles of French Neoclassicism, but also included elements from the Gothic and Renaissance styles. You can find this style mostly in the 19th century buildings. They are the railway stations, museums, banks, and government buildings. Here we’ve listed some of the best examples of this architectural style.

1. Palais Garnier

Located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, this grand opera house has a seating capacity of 1,979. It was built on the orders of Emperor Napoleon III for the Paris Opera. It was referred to as ‘le nouvel Opera de Paris’ or ‘the new Paris Opera’ initially. Later it came to be known as Palais Garnier. Today, this opera house is mainly used for ballet. 

Since 1923, it has been a French national heritage site. It is now one of the world’s most famous opera houses and among the symbolic structures of Paris. Palais Garnier remains one of the most celebrated structures built in Beaux-Arts style of architecture. It also included other architectural styles during its construction.

2. New York Public Library (Main Branch)

It is also called Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The American businessman and philanthropist had gifted $100 million for its restoration work. This building underwent a major restoration between 2007 and 2011. It was constructed in the Beaux-Arts style by an architectural firm called Carrere and Hastings. 

This public library was opened on the 23rd of May 1911. After its opening, the library was visited by 4 million individuals by the 1920s. The building has been featured in many of the films and television shows over the years.

3. San Francisco City Hall

The present building replaced the earlier one destroyed during an earthquake that occurred in 1906. It was constructed as a part of the ‘City Beautiful’ moment, which began in the 1880s and continued until 1917. After 27 years of planning and construction, the original building was completed in 1899. 

It was designed by the architects Augustus Laver and Thomas Stent. Following the 1906 earthquake, it was reconstructed and reopened in 1915. The new building’s architect was Arthur Brown, Jr. from the architectural firm Bakewell & Brown. This elegant building is the seat of the city and county government of San Francisco.

4. Musee d’Orsay

Located on the Left Bank of the Seine River, this museum in Paris is one of Europe’s largest art museums. It is housed in a former railway station built in Beaux-Arts style called Gare d’Orsay. There was a drop in its number of visitors in 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Despite this drop, it was the fifteenth most-visited art museums that year. The museum has excellent collections of French art dating back to the mid-19th century. They include sculptures, paintings, photographs, and furniture.

5. Grand Central Terminal

This world-famous landmark is located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is also called The Terminal, Grand Central, or GCT. This commuter rail terminal is North America’s third busiest train station. Constructed in the Beaux-Arts style, it incorporates several works of art. 

Excluding the subway and train passengers, this historic landmark got more than 21 million visitors in 2018. The Main Concourse of this terminal has been featured in many films and television shows. It is also often used as a meeting place.

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Today, the Las Vegas Strip welcomes tourists and enthusiastic gamblers from various corners of the world. It is not the vertical high-rises that dominate the Las Vegas skyline. The fascinating look of the city is largely owing to its casinos that were built with a marvelous architecture. 

1. The Venetian Resort

One of the finest resorts of Las Vegas, The Venetian is also home to some interesting tourist attractions. It has a shopping arcade, which has been built to resemble Venice. You’ll find blue skies, gondoliers, and canals while exploring the shopping arcade. The resort also has recreated versions of the popular attractions in the city of Venice. 

The Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge are some of these amazing recreations. Besides these offerings, the resort houses two grand casinos, The Venetian and The Palazzo. They feature table games, slots machines, poker tournaments, and host regular casino events as well.

2. Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

This is one of the most recognizable hotels located on The Strip in Las Vegas. It has charming attractions, such as the scale model of the Eiffel Tower and the recreated Paris Opera House. The hotel rises 46 stories above the streets of the city and has a fantastic observation deck. Just one floor below is the romantic Eiffel Tower Restaurant. 

You’ll also be delighted to find mock hot air balloon at this property with attractive lighting. Gambling enthusiasts can place their bets in the Paris Las Vegas Casino. It features a range of delightful offerings like slot machines, table games, and race and sports book.

3. The Bellagio Resort

This massive resort features a variety of attractions, such as the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art and Botanical Gardens. It also has an elegant spa and salon, and its restaurants are among the finest in Las Vegas. A showroom area beyond the resort’s lobby has changing themes. The most impressive among this high-end resort’s features is its fountain show. 

It is located in front of the resort and along The Strip. The dancing fountains is a spectacular show of water and music. If you like gambling, you can play some great slots, table games, and poker in its majestic casino.

4. Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

This beautifully-built hotel and casino is one of the best-known in Las Vegas. It is a massive complex with almost all the imaginable options in entertainment. Located in the middle of The Strip, it also features a huge concert venue called ‘The Colosseum’. This venue has hosted some of the best talents, such as Elton John and Celine Dion. 

The shows at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel are often booked well in advance. Gamblers can have an exciting time placing their bets at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Casino. It offers a spectacular casino experience with table games, slots, and a race and sports book.

You don’t have to worry if you’re not able to visit the casinos of any of these grand establishments. There are hundreds of online casinos today, where you can play your favorite games, no matter where you are. 

If you’re new to online casinos, you can start with a reliable casino review site, such as Casinos Jungle. It features some of the best online casinos, reviewed and rated by experts. Besides, you can also get some valuable tips on responsible gambling. To learn more visit www.casinosjungle.com.

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In recent times, these awe-inspiring buildings have become major tourist attractions. Over the years, many individuals have toured Europe just to witness the grandeur of the structures. Now, let’s take a look at a few of these fascinating buildings:

1. Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, Spain)

Such is the scale of this building that its construction continues even to this day. Work on this enormous cathedral began in the late 19th century. Its unique design was created by the legendary architect, Antoni Gaudi. 

The cathedral has the influence of Gothic and Art Noveau architectural styles. The inspiration for this cathedral came from a bookseller known as Josep Maria Bocabella. He began building the cathedral’s apse crypt with the help of donations. 

He had received donations from the members of the Spiritual Association of Devotees of St. Joseph. The architect with whom he had begun work on this structure resigned. After his resignation, Gaudi resumed the unfinished work, but with an entirely different style of architecture.

2. Colosseum (Rome, Italy)

This superstructure was built on the orders of Emperor Vespasian during the 1st century. It has been built in accordance with the ancient Roman architecture. Upon analyzing further, one can find Doric, Corinthian, and Ionic influences in the structure. The ground floor comprises columns that are a Roman interpretation of the Doric style. 

You’ll find an Ionic style reflected in the semi-columns of the second floor. The columns on the third floor have been built in the Corinthian style. This giant structure took almost a decade for its completion. Its grand opening was celebrated with a festival of a hundred days of games.

3. Notre Dame (Paris, France)

This massive cathedral has been built in the Medieval Gothic architecture. It features pointed arches, gargoyles, sharply-pointed spires, and clustered columns. The French name for this cathedral is ‘Notre Dame de Paris’, which means ‘Our Lady of Paris’. It is among the first Gothic cathedrals in the world. 

Work on this building began in 1163 and took more than 300 years to complete. You’ll see variations in architectural styles in some of its parts. This is an indication of the length of time that was taken to finish the structure.

4. Neuschwanstein Castle (Schwangau, Germany)

Built in a Romanesque Revival style, this hilltop castle comprises round towers with cone-shaped roof. It also features low arches over doorways and arcades. The columns and pilasters have spirals and leaf designs. This gigantic structure was inspired by southern Germany’s Hohenschwangau Castle to a great extent. 

King Ludwig II of Bavaria had originally commissioned this castle. It was more of a grand palace, which Ludwig funded with his personal fortune. Inspiration for building this castle came from two journeys that he made in 1867. The first was to Wartburg Castle and the second was to Chateau de Pierrefonds.

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What would really amaze you is the durability of the materials used in these buildings. It is owing to such durable materials that these structures stood the test of time. There are many architectural styles that continue to fascinate individuals even today. Here are a few of them:

Victorian Architecture

The term ‘Victorian Architecture’ is not an indication of a particular architectural style. It refers to the period of the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. This period can also be called the ‘Victorian Era’. It was customary during those times to give the prevailing architectural styles the name of their reigning monarch.

The Victorian architecture has its origins in England. It defines the architecture of its towns and cities to a great extent until this day. From England, it spread to many other parts of the world. You’ll find buildings constructed in this style in countries like the United States, New Zealand, and Australia.

Neoclassical Architecture

Characterized by simple geometry and symmetry, the Neoclassical Architecture was a product of the Neoclassical movement. It originated in the mid-18th century in France and Italy. Then, it went on to become one of the Western world’s most iconic architectural styles. 

Its emergence can be linked to the development of archaeology. The sites of excavation in Herculaneum and Pompeii revealed structures with charming architectural styles. They inspired architects to come up with interpretations of their own.

Tudor Architecture

Homes built during the Tudor period beginning in 1485 combined Renaissance and Gothic design elements. This transitional style then found favor throughout England and later came to be known as the ‘Tudor Architecture’. It went into a decline in the following century, but saw a revival in America during the late 19th century. 

The homes built using this style of architecture use timber in its detailing. The long decorative wooden beams are placed vertically, creating an exterior that is two-toned. The Tudor style of architecture was popular in the United States until the mid-20th century.

Baroque Architecture

In the early 17th century, this architectural style impressed people in Italy and then gradually spread across Europe. The Baroque architecture is greatly decorative and theatrical, creating a tremendous visual appeal. It was originally introduced in the Catholic church. The Baroque style of architecture reached its zenith of glory during the 17th century. 

During this period, it was used in palaces and churches of Italy, France, Spain, Austria, and Portugal. It reached Russia and the Portuguese and Spanish colonies in Latin America during the period between 1675 and 1750.

Beaux-Arts Architecture

This was an architectural style taught in Paris at one of the influential French art schools, Ecole des Beaux-Arts. It was taught from the 1830s until the end of the century. Beaux-Arts architecture was based mainly on French neoclassicism. It used modern materials like iron and glass and also included Renaissance and Gothic elements. 

Many of America’s prominent architects who had studied at Ecole des Beaux-Arts used this architectural style while designing buildings. Daniel Burnham, Henry Hobson Richardson, and Louis Sullivan were some of the famous names among them. 

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