Colonial architecture
Architectural style in former imperial colonies / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Colonial building" redirects here. For the historic Canadian building, see Colonial Building.
Colonial architecture is a hybrid architectural style that arose as colonists combined architectural styles from their country of origin with design characteristics of the settled country. Colonists frequently built houses and buildings in a style that was familiar to them but with local characteristics more suited to their new climate.[1] Below are links to specific articles about colonial architecture, specifically the modern colonies: