Neocolonial

Neocolonial is a neoclectic style of house that is derived from many different styles of architecture. This style was constructed from the late 1900s until the present time. Neocolonial architecture is said to have come from the Georgian or Federal style but can often take on some of the more popular qualities of the Queen Anne style. These houses normally come with large rooms, technologically advanced kitchens, and many other conveniences.

Features

 * Rectangular shape
 * 2 to 3 stories
 * Center entry-hall floor plan
 * Living areas on the first floor and bedrooms on the upper floors
 * Great room and other large living areas
 * Siding made with vinyl, faux stone, faux brick, or other composite materials
 * Complicated roofline with cross gables and dormers
 * Palladian windows and semicircular fanlights
 * Double-hung windows with shutters
 * Temple-like entrance: portico topped by a pediment
 * Dentil moldings

History
Neocolonial simply translates to a newer version of old colonial homes. Since Neocolonial is supposed to be an update on older versions of homes, it may be hard to spot these buildings. Some major differences that neocolonial maintains for itself are actually found on the interior of the house. Houses built in this style feature a large den area, known as a 'great room', as well as high-tech kitchens, large spacious bathrooms, and large flammboyant fireplaces.

Some older styles of architecture are getting updates to take on similarities of the neocolonial style. Vinyl sidings, porthols, cameo windows, and dentil cornices are just some of the qualities that are being found more commonly on older buildings in a fight to make them appear newer. Also, some neocolonial style homes are trying to take on qualities of its predecessors, such as the garland found on the Federal style, the pillars from the French colonial, and even the slightly flaired roof commonly found on the Dutch colonial.

Architects
Notable architects associated with this style include: