Title

Federation architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionAn Australian architectural style prevalent from 1890 to 1915, characterized by ornate detailing, red brick, and asymmetrical facades.
Also Known As
Adapted Federation Warehouse Temple Architecture with Dravidian Mandapa Additions
Adapted Colonial Warehouse Architecture
Dravidian Mandapa Planning
North Indian Shrine Iconography
Australian Brick Federation Style
Community Hall Typology
Diaspora Adaptive Reuse
Contemporary Seismic Detailing
Tags
Australian architecture
Colonial architecture
Edwardian architecture
Style ID
INHF-STY-3518203271-19:32:34:16:08:25:FAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/federation-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/federation-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Regions

Regions
Australia

Historical Context

Time Periods
Late 19th Century CE
Early 20th Century CE

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Brick
Timber
Terracotta
Architectural Features
Red brick
Verandahs
Asymmetrical facade
Ornate detailing
Terra cotta roofs

Keywords

Keywords
Australian architecture
Colonial architecture
Edwardian architecture

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Sri Mandir Auburn
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Brick
Timber
Terracotta

Related Features

Red brick
Verandahs
Asymmetrical facade
Ornate detailing
Terra cotta roofs

Example Sites

How to Identify Federation architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Red brick, Verandahs, Asymmetrical facade.
  2. Verify geographic location: Federation architecture style architecture is typically found in Australia.
  3. Examine construction materials: Federation architecture style typically uses Brick and Timber.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from Late 19th Century CE.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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