title chistwick
This house was laid out in a logical, symetrical way.It was originally supposed to be surrounded by informal gardens , but ended up in a formal really planned garden. So it was criticized by many.

Chistwick House

Who- Boyle and Kent
What- Romanticism- country house
When- 1725
Where-near London
Why- Effort to give the building a natural appearance using formal architecture elements.
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