Definition

Proper noun: * Charles Bulfinch: An American architect, historically significant for his neoclassical designs, most notably the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. His work served as a model for many other state government buildings.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The design of the Massachusetts State House is attributed to Charles Bulfinch.
  • Charles Bulfinch's influence on American civic architecture is profound.

Advanced Usage

• Bulfinch style: A term sometimes used to describe the early American neoclassical architectural style characterized by symmetry, domes, and classical details, as exemplified by Bulfinch's work.
  • The old courthouse is a fine example of the Bulfinch style.

Variants and Related Words

• Bulfinchian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the architectural style of Charles Bulfinch.
  • The building's portico has a distinctly Bulfinchian elegance.

Synonyms

• Architect
• Designer

Related Phrases

• The Bulfinch Front: A specific, iconic facade of the Massachusetts General Hospital designed by Charles Bulfinch.

Noun

1. United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)