Roman architectural style spanned from 509 BC to roughly the 4th century AD where the buildings drew inspiration from classical Greek design and created a distinct design style. Although Greek and Roman architecture forms a part of classical architecture, the buildings of the Roman design style used innovative materials like concrete alongside advanced techniques in the construction of arches and domes resulting in structurally robust structures. Image courtesy of: • : The magnificent scale of buildings like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Temples of Baalbek, and Baths of Caracalla is a testament to the monumental scale and grandeur of the Roman Empire.
• : The Romans used to employ strict axial symmetry that gave rise to a monumental scale. Most of the buildings worked around exact proportions to imbue a sense of beauty, harmony, and balance in their style. • : In Roman architecture, an “Order” denotes a distinct style and system of proportions used in constructing structures like temples or basilicas, dictating column height, roof design, and appearance.
Images courtesy of: There are five Roman Orders, known as the “Five Classical Orders of Architecture,” each with a distinctive appearance and size. The identification of each order is often based on the column capital’s design, while the order also determines the height and appearance of sections above the columns. The five orders of columns in classical Roman architecture include Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, .