Neoclassical style of American architecture and interior design that flourished 17851820 (later in governmental buildings) and was influenced by the Georgian style and the work of James and Robert Adam .
Inspired by the Roman republic, which the new nation believed it resembled, it was especially associated with Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin H. Latrobe . Characteristics include shallow arches, slender proportions, delicate decoration, and symmetry; entrances are often framed by columns and pediments, with a fanlight over the door. The University of Virginia (181726) was Jefferson's greatest Federal-style project.