Architectural Styles
Private mausoleums are constructed in every architectural form imaginable, reflecting the personality and style of their owners. While classical mausoleums are always popular, other styles are commonly used, or combined to create new and intriguing constructs.
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Conceptual
Some designs are so abstract they defy regular characterization. A conceptual design is as much art, sculpture, and science as it is architecture. It is a unique reflection of a thought, and does not fit a traditional style.
Baroque
The Baroque style is often used for mausoleums due to its grandeur and dynamic qualities. Baroque mausoleums include curving lines, unbalanced extensions, and an intricate design with ornamentation.
Gothic
Gothic mausoleums are carefully crafted to create the ribbed vaults, pointed arches, and irregular shapes typical of this style. A Gothic mausoleum also includes ornate stonework.
Romanesque
Semicircular arches are a defining feature of Romanesque mausoleums. They are also defined by their symmetrical design and thick walls.
Moorish
Influenced by Islamic architecture, a Moorish mausoleum is a dramatic, artistic construction of decorative tiles, arches, and calligraphy.
Asian
An Asian mausoleum contains traditional features common in south Asian architecture such as a large roof, perhaps a pagoda roof, and a heavy platform. The emphasis is on articulation and symmetry.
Egyptian
With its heritage in the funerary arts, Egyptian architecture is commonly selected for mausoleum construction. Egyptian mausoleums are highly decorated and may include a pyramid, obelisks, pylons, and friezes.
Classical
Classical mausoleums are symmetrical, with balanced proportions. A classical mausoleum has columns and pediments, and perhaps sculptures, but is generally restrained in decoration. They often have large spaces.
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