palladian
definition
relating to or in the style of the architectural principles of the Italian architect andrea palladio
example
The new library featured a stunning Palladian facade that harmoniously blended classical elements with modern design.
synonyms
classicalneoclassicalarchitectural
word origin — The word 'Palladian' derives from the name of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580), whose work epitomized the principles of classical architecture. The suffix '-an' indicates a relationship to his style.