Villa at Chiswick House, Chiswick, West London, England; 1729; The Beginning of Classism
Villa at Chiswick House, Chiswick, West London, England; 1729; The Beginning of Classism The Chiswick Villa is known for its Neo-Palladian architecture and is located in the heart of west London. The house is currently owned by the National Trust, while the gardens are property of the Hounslow Borough Council (Rich, " The history of the House & Gardens ."). This house was built in 1727 by Richard Boyle the third, Earl of Burlington. He had gone away on the Grand tour and came back inspired by the designs of Palladio. Palladio is known as the architect whom focused on classical architecture of ancient Rome. He was one of the originators known for transforming this 18th century country home. Around this period, Inigo Jones and Christopher Wren were the individuals responsible for beginning this movement, but Lord Burlington was recognized for this in the 18th century (Pound, ...