<P> Jeffersonian architecture is an American form of Neo-Classicism and / or Neo-Palladianism embodied in the architectural designs of U.S. President and polymath Thomas Jefferson , after whom it is named . These include his home ( Monticello ) , his retreat ( Poplar Forest ) , a college he founded ( University of Virginia ) , and his designs for the homes of friends and political allies ( notably Barboursville ) . Over a dozen private homes bearing his personal stamp still stand today . Jefferson 's style was popular in the early American period at about the same time that the more mainstream Greek Revival architecture was also coming into vogue ( 1790s -- 1830s ) with his assistance . </P>
<P> Jeffersonian architecture is an American form of Neo-Classicism and / or Neo-Palladianism embodied in the architectural designs of U.S. President and polymath Thomas Jefferson , after whom it is named . These include his home ( Monticello ) , his retreat ( Poplar Forest ) , a college he founded ( University of Virginia ) , and his designs for the homes of friends and political allies ( notably Barboursville ) . Over a dozen private homes bearing his personal stamp still stand today . Jefferson 's style was popular in the early American period at about the same time that the more mainstream Greek Revival architecture was also coming into vogue ( 1790s -- 1830s ) with his assistance . </P>
who decided to use the neoclassical architectural style for his home in virginia
who decided to use the neoclassical architectural style for his home in virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson