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chateauesque
A revival of the elaborate, castle-like architecture of French Renaissance chateaus.
Chateauesque architecture is a revival of the elaborate, castle-like styles of French Renaissance chateaus, especially those of the 16th century. The style may be applied to high-rise residential buildings as well as houses and large hotels.
Approximate Dates: 1880 to 1930
Steep roofs and towers or turrets give the composition its chateau-like form. Elaborate roofline details can retain a fortified appearance even where the building is a house, hotel, or residential block.
