American Architecture In The 1880s

The Changes of Architecture Architecture is not only a form of shelter but of culture. It is also a practice of expression and art. During the 1880s United States architecture was customary to be built of the current style and theme. Today’s architecture is more constructed of what is individual and authentic. Architecture today unlike 1880s is to be more unique and professional. Overall the style of today and the style of the 1880s has changed dramatically. Throughout the 1880s theme and mood of the era was reflected through architecture. Most architects worked to create a style of what was considered popular at the time. Shaw Savil created “a style which became known as ‘Queen Anne’” (Watkin …show more content…
2016 looks to see “more luxury and sophistication in the city”. In a sense of comfortable and professional looking is what is wanted in not only work places but also in homes. Professional buildings is what is expected with the new architecture. Since “there’s an extraordinary amount of innovation and creativity,” the architecture is to be more individual and unique. It is looking toward being influenced by the past and become a mix of both past and present. The architecture of today is awaited to be creative and authentic. The present architecture is both cultured and comfortable. The present architecture today is very different from the architecture of 1880. 1880 style was to show growth and follow one of the themes that was created. Today’s architecture on the other hand is more based upon a mix of the past and the present to create a comfortable modern looking home. Both forms of architecture work for the current time period and what is considered modern at the time. 1880 architecture has a sense of the mood of the era which influences many homes and buildings. The style of the 1880s and 2016 has changed in multiple