What is Terrace architecture style?

A building style characterized by a row of attached, identical or mirrored houses sharing side walls and often featuring a continuous roofline and facade.

Where is Terrace architecture style architecture found?

Terrace architecture style architecture is primarily found in Europe, Australia, Urban areas worldwide. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

When was Terrace architecture style architecture used?

Terrace architecture style architecture was used during 18th century CE onwards.

What materials are used in Terrace architecture style architecture?

Terrace architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Stone, Timber, Plaster. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Terrace architecture style architecture?

There are 1 heritage sites documented with Terrace architecture style architecture. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Terrace architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Terrace architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	A building style characterized by a row of attached, identical or mirrored houses sharing side walls and often featuring a continuous roofline and facade.
Also Known As	Adapted Victorian Terrace Temple Architecture with Gaudiya Motifs Victorian Terrace Adaptation Gaudiya Vaishnava Architecture Colonial Masonry Conservation ISKCON Temple Typology Melbourne Heritage Fabric Contemporary Food Service Integration Community Outreach Hub
Tags	Row houses Attached houses Urban architecture
Style ID	`INHF-STY-8296628204-13:21:49:01:08:20:TAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/terrace-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/terrace-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	Europe Australia Urban areas worldwide

Historical Context

Time Periods	18th century CE onwards

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Residential buildings adapted as temples

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Brick Stone Timber Plaster
Architectural Features	Shared walls Uniform facade Balconies Verandas

Keywords

Keywords	Row houses Attached houses Urban architecture

Recommended Sources

Title	Type	Notes
A Global History of Architecture	Book	Provides context on the global spread of terrace housing.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Hare Krishna Temple Melbourne Albert Park	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Terrace architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Shared walls, Uniform facade, Balconies.
Verify geographic location: Terrace architecture style architecture is typically found in Europe and Australia.
Examine construction materials: Terrace architecture style typically uses Brick and Stone.
Consider historical context: This style dates from 18th century CE onwards.
Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Terrace architecture style

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Historical Context

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Heritage Sites (1)

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