Elizabethan architecture

Elizabethan architecture, named after Queen Elizabeth I's reign (1558–1603), is a style that blends medieval Gothic elements with classical Renaissance influences. It features large windows with intricate designs, tall chimneys, ornate gables, and decorative stonework. Buildings often have symmetrical layouts, with impressive facades and elaborate details that convey wealth and status. The style marked a transition from medieval fortresses to more elegant, comfortable homes for the wealthy, combining practicality with decorative beauty. Common in English manor houses and mansions of the period, it reflects a time of cultural growth and national pride.