Nation Style

The national style of the nineteenth century varied greatly but kept the common element of balance. When thinking of the national style, buildings such as the White house come to mind. A true national style building takes from the Greeks and Romans. They are symmetrical often having columns and domes.  Other national styles still maintain the balance that is associated with the National style, but many began to look more modern with a less decorative facade and use of building materials like concrete. Also the use of bay windows became popular. In buildings that took from the Gothic Revival symmetry wasn't as prevalent although the buildings did still maintain balance, they replaced columns and domes with spires. All of these styles were prevalent however the buildings that are thought of as National style are the buildings that barrow from the Greeks ans Romans, these are the true National style. 

The Greek/Roman revival National Style commands authority. The symmetry of the building with the emphasis on the entry way make the buildings seem important and powerful. Also the columns make the building seem even more authoritative and sturdy. The domes soften the facade of the buildings a little, but are still impressive and a testament to engineering. Having the government of a new nation housed in buildings that are so impressive and structured gives the impression that the government is strong and well functioning.     

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Central 1 at UK is somewhat representative of the National style do to the sprawling wings of the building as well as the emphasis on the entry and the use of brick.