Architect Breaks Down “Bridgerton” Mansions | Architectural Digest

[@miss_xenia_]

The style of the Featherington house - both inside and out - shows their “special” sense of style that only Lady Featherington seems to be proud of 😂

[@bebekkecil6727]

🤣

[@lamo1724]

It reminds me of the dark Tudor timbers that Barretts' new builds had in the 80s. We bought our council house in the 80s and bunged some stone cladding on the front ?? Who did we think we were kidding?! 🤣 Xxx

[@latedala07]

I love that their home is essentially the Bridgerton-show version of a McMansion, it's a great setpiece that really contributes to the characterization of Lady Featherington.

[@Kay73849]

The “unique moves” they’ve made

[@taylorraestephenson]

Its crazy how many changes/updates they can do to buildings in post-production. I wouldn't have noticed some of these updates were done if he didn't tell us.

[@WESpyBeauty]

i don’t

[@kgal1298]

Right? Such good editing.

[@morganwright9108]

Post production magic is insane. The first time I paid any attention to it was in the Good Place. Their podcast team talks a lot about all the stuff they change or add in post. It’s wild what they can do!!

[@morganwright9108]

Post production magic is insane. The first time I paid any attention to it was in the Good Place. Their podcast team talks a lot about all the stuff they change or add in post. It’s wild what they can do!!

[@wendyh2970]

I didn’t even know that sort of thing was possible!

[@jamessergeant2136]

I had the impression that the Bridgerton house was a bit smaller and older because they had owned their house for longer than the Featheringtons. It is also further back from the street than the Featheringtons’ house.

[@cmq23]

Also the Bridgerton house featured on the show is their London home whenever they're there a few months out of each year. They have a much grander estate Aubrey Hall in the countryside.

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

But if they had great wealthy they would have bought a new Town house. It’s the estates in country that aren’t so easily sold.

[@corneliastreets]

@@sarasamaletdin4574 Not necessarily. It’s known as the Bridgerton home, and years of heritage and prestige would be tied to that townhome. That’s something the Featheringtons cannot buy as a nouveau riche family, hence why they overcompensate on a bigger newer home and more outlandish clothes.

[@livelovelife32]

@@sarasamaletdin4574 The thing is most of the really rich of the times had more humbled townhouses in London because the truth is they had nothing to prove. They were only there for a few months. The country estates however was what really demonstrated one's wealth. I always thought it very old money and very British to look understated in wealth. Wealth was less looks and more in the quality of everything you know? Even today it's easy to pick new money from old in mannerisms, and this need to prove themselves to the world that they deserve to be part of the 1% by overcompensating in everything physical.

[@marinab.2043]

These are WAY better than those terrible celebrity home tours. Please make more!

[@aayaharif5224]

there not terrible but this is quite good but the celebrity house tours are kind of like a theme

[@M123Xoxo]

I agree!

[@dcoughla681]

I couldn’t agree more. They need filtering.

[@K100-b3e]

I like the hone tours too!

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*This is a commentary on homes that don't exist. At least, not as they are in real life.*

[@KyliaSkydancer]

The houses of the Bridgertons and Featheringtons are also supposed to speak to their context in society. the Bridertons are "old rich." The city estate isn't their only residence, they also have their country estate of Aubrey Hall, and they're very secure in their wealth and place in society. They don't feel the need to keep up with new trends or show off but do kep their architecture in good repair. The Featheringtons are new rich. They have the newest architecture, in part because they themselves are so new, and too many decorations because they're trying to show off their wealth. They're "gilding the lily."

[@nicoleand4683]

Didn't Portia Featherington mention wanting to renovate their country house?

[@Ogloserlol]

​@@nicoleand4683she did

[@anibani512]

This was so great! Would love to see a break down of "The Gilded Age". That would be so phenomenal! There are so many details and it would be great to hear more about the interiors and exterior of the "Russell's" home.

[@lee_minhyuk]

I love that show

[@kgal1298]

That show is so good and what's crazy is that all those houses in that show are apartments in modern day so on the show you really get to see how the full space was utilized as a mansion rather than just a single apartment with a short foyer. Though I would like to know how The Russels home was built and if that's realistic because they have such a large ballroom that I'd suspect that was something they decided to do for filming purposes.

[@anibani512]

Omg that is so true about the apartments! It's crazy how so much has changed in space layout and size. It would be really interesting if they did a design video comparing the two (apt vs. mansion) and how it became scaled down and divided. Thank you for bringing it up and that great thought!

[@amandaelynch1]

agree!!

[@seanmcgcostumes]

There's actually an official The Gilded Age podcast (which is also here on KZbin) and in a few of the episodes they really break it down and go into this!

[@dcoughla681]

This is the best series of videos AD has ever produced! Please give Michael Wyetzner more credit than just an anonymous architect. I haven’t actually seen the show but now I’m intrigued. Netflix should snap him up! Georgian architecture was considered very modern in its day and took in influences from India & Asia of which the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England is a prime example. Art Deco buildings or Frank Lloyd Wright style architecture in TV and movies would be good next as Americans do Art Deco so well. Please filter some of those terrible celebrity home tours unless they’re interesting architecture/history wise. If you’re going to get celebrities on, please consider interviewing Brad Pitt who is actually interested in architecture.

[@diasnovitawuri1939]

Bath is my absolute favorite place in England. It is surreal, dream-like. It is just breathtakingly beautiful.

[@alanamarymagneligue2964]

As an Architect who loves History of Architecture , I agree with what he said about the Featherington House. Everything in it looks Italian Renaissance from the arches, porch, and rustications.

[@Laraaxmovies]

It suits their taste in the show!!

[@gemstonesparkle7915]

Please, do the same with other period dramas! Downtown Abbey, Emma (2020), Penny Dreadful…

[@evelien135]

But in Downton we only really see the Abby & there’s a LOT of videos about that.

[@wcsah]

I love the explanations here! Knowledgeable and informed, and teaches us something while being entertaining. Also love the clips from the show in between houses. Really well selected by the editor!

[@fedorkable]

this was such a fantastic video! as an interior designer and avid bridgerton fan, i loved having all of this analyzed!!

[@BP-yd9vn]

Wow! I really loved this. I learned so much. The Circus and Royal Crescent sound like such a fantastic idea for urban planning. Wish we could revisit these in modern times in the US. Also reminds me of the quads that are often present in colleges with the large communal lawns in front.

[@carlyuks]

I clicked on this video cause I'm on the Bridgerton bandwagon, but oh my i loved how passionate and knowledgeable he is about architecture. Could listen for hours ☺️

[@sriontimaitra6804]

Delightful! I loved learning new terminology, and learning about the urban planning aspect and functionality of elements of the buildings was fascinating.

[@darrens3]

A few minor things; Chiswick House is pronounced Chiz-zick not Chiz-wick. In the same way Alnwick is pronounced Ann-nick not Allen-wick. And John Vanbrugh is pronounced Van-bruh not Van-Broo. And the roofs are not lead coated copper but pure lead. And it is still mined. But most of new lead is sourced from reclaimed lead nowadays. Lead workers in the UK actually receive regular exposure tests to make sure they aren't exposed to too much. It's all well regulated.

[@shadyshay5340]

This is awesome, would love to see more videos like this. Different architects, different tv series, different styles! Please!

[@Ad_Astra2023]

I live near York and have visited Castle Howard several times. It is truly a beautiful place. I must admit I can’t stand Bridgerton but I really enjoyed this video as I love architecture.

[@millienorman4325]

Lady Danbury's house is also a real place in Bath which was used for filming! It's called the Holburne museum :)

[@tornamiadirr]

Wilton House has stone mullions because the part with stone dates from an earlier period (Tudor) and the wooden window part was added on in the early 1800s, so it's not just because 'it's more expensive'. It does indicate that the house and potentially the family who own it have been nobility for a long time which would give them prestige.

[@catlover132]

Thank you for pointing that out - very obvious that the central building is much older than the wings, completely different style.

[@silvertrees6326]

I’ve visited Castle Howard quite often. So, pleased to see it on Bridgerton.

[@marleneg.7128]

Loved his explanations! Can’t wait to see more.

[@marjoriecarlsoninteriors]

This is such a great video! From the very start, every time I watch Bridgerton the word constantly popping into my head is "folly." The show is so campy, and I love how the architecture plays into that!

[@bintangdewantara8747]

we literally need this in every movie and tv shows

[@patrickdaigle996]

I have now added The Royal Crescent to my list of things to see in life ! Thanks AD!!

[@jenniewilliams1668]

Oh dear, I hope I'm not running out of these great videos! Its just so fun to look at architecture with your narration. Right on. Warm regards Jennie

[@mariacosta4422]

i just love this video, it's fantastic how he explains everything so well

[@lovinglife419]

Yessss, this such a treat. Finally content that isn’t a Kardashian house tour! Love this! So much history & inspiration.

[@lindsaydenman1835]

I just binged all of his videos. Absolutely amazing! MORE PLEASE

[@miss.g-shun-w]

This was so intriguing and so fun! I didn't even know I needed this. I laughed so when he was reviewing the Featherington house! The Featheringtons are new money, have less class, and considered more flamboyant in style. His reaction to their home is perfect. 😂

[@ishikashrimali]

It's truly commendable how the crew of this show uses the architecture to hint about the people living in these mansions.

[@LucyGowen]

I live not far from the house that is used for the exterior of the Bridgerton house! Always fun when we see them filming!

[@jackiepetersen490]

Thank you for not including any spoilers from season 2!

[@bluebalistocat]

Love this! Thank you!!! I love georgian architecture so much. This video is very interesting and illuminating. Please make a video about Pride and Prejudice (the 1995 BBC production and the 2005 movie)!!!

[@scarlettehall9759]

10:15 is Castle Howard in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. Around 5 miles away is a market town called Malton. It’s known as the food capital of Yorkshire. At Christmas they dress the building up and it looks absolutely stunning, would recommend those to visit Castle Howard

[@sarahbouaziz6922]

as an architecture student AND a bridgerton fan, I'm so delighted by this.

[@sjbock]

I've never watched "Bridgerton" and probably never will but I still enjoyed this video and found it very informative.

[@myramyramkay]

It’s so nice watching this while being an architecture student myself and understanding every word he said. Make more of these please! 😍😍😍

[@fjcoughlin]

I love what you are doing, what a wonderful and informative and educational public service!

[@nilodave]

Thanks for the architect's eye here - very informative and educational.

[@m.theresa1385]

Thank you thank you! Loving all the descriptions and explanations. I enjoy visiting older homes and buildings and seeing their different historical aspects. Thanks for the details - it gives me more to look for as I meander different cities.

[@giulialansarotti4681]

Thank you so much for this video! It's so interesting and fascinating to hear all these stories

[@Renpenz29]

Can we get this architect to come back to cover different eras, as well as geographical region?

[@annephetxumphou1535]

I concur!

[@kailynhuang]

This was so enjoyable to watch! Would love to see more like this

[@lenas1740]

Wow, the last building, royal cresent is so beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to explain this :)

[@leslieseewurst1096]

The featherington house is supposed to be a bit over the top. To symbolise the family is try hard in comparison to the bridgertons who take a humble approach despite their wealth

[@mariposa1933]

Would of never known had I not watched this. Loved the show and loved all the houses they choose to feature, whether front or back. 🤣 It’s just a fanciful show. 🤪🤩 On the flip side…I learned a great deal here. 👍

[@miokyrakemia6550]

О боже, это великолепно! Как же красиво!!! Это настоящая работа по истине может называться произведением искусства 😍😍😍

[@nancybecker9527]

Love, love, love these videos! Thank you so much for these presentations. I’m keeping a small notebook loaded with all of the architectural terms that you use in your descriptions. Such a wonderful pastime to seek them out along the city streets. If looking for suggestions for future content, could you please consider the jewels of Downtown Los Angeles, such as The Bradbury, Million Dollar Theatre, and the Eastern Columbia building…to name a few?

[@reedgrossman5665]

Fantastic. I love this stuff and the host is really knowledgeable. Good work.

[@louisematlock2491]

Oh that was wonderful! Thank you for sharing your professional expertise.

[@lorrainecampbell45]

I enjoyed learning about the different types of homes, I would also like to see you explain the homes in The Gilded Age

[@henrysiddoway7371]

One of the best videos I have ever seen!

[@obsidiawn2852]

Look I like these buildings in person. There is something wonderful about seeing these intricate and decorative exteriors and interiors. These have everything I want.

[@sarabiarioslexyaylin4963]

I would love to see one of this videos for Pride and Prejudice (Joe Wright, 2005)

[@callmeodd1527]

It’s so cool how the same stone medallions look so different on Lady Danbury’s house and the Featherington house. It’s such a beautiful detail, but on the Featherington house it just looks crowded. It’s just there to show they can afford it, not because it enhances the aesthetic of the house in any way. I also don’t know if it was mentioned/implied, but if they wanted to they definitely could’ve smoothed out/fixed the stones behind the pediments on the Featherington house in post. It was 100% a conscious decision and it says a lot about the Featheringtons and their relationship with money.

[@juderickman8275]

I love Georgian architecture and also have seen Bath as a film setting (of a Jane Austen nivel). I learned so much, especially about the Mannerist style, which I did not know before.

[@kgal1298]

I thought The Featheringtons looked a bit familiar I've been to Bath and the Crescent was so cool to visit and just look at and the green space is amazing I don't think I've ever been to a location like that before I went to Bath. I thought one of these properties was used in Pride and Prejudice before, but apparently not.

[@passionatesingle]

Used in Persuasion.

[@doonewatts7155]

UK - The Royal Crescent is beyond famous here and Bath was a much frequented spa town of the period which could be another reason why it was used in Bridgerton. It's nearly always used in costume dramas set in this period oozing class, sophistication and wealth in the storyline.

[@ANWFineArt]

I think all architecture should look like this. It’s beautiful. You can tell architects actually cared about adding beauty to the world unlike now

[@siansvie]

I wish he actually researched the home's the 'Bridgerton Home' is actually called Ranger's House and it is located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich where I live and technically the entrance he described as 'classical' is actually 'Neo-classical' inspired by ancient Grecian and Roman architecture (Classical) which was very popular at the time.It would be great to hear from someone who studied English Architecture or even English History to fully explain to homes in context and the materials used etc.

[@sabrinnadelosreyes4722]

Great informative video. Love the nod to urban planning and design as something that shapes the way we live…

[@AYK894]

I've been to Castle Howard. It's stunning! The best part though is the estate itself, with a lake, ponds, gardens and fountains, and a forest. There was an Alice in Wonderland-themed event there when we went. Added to the experience!

[@clydecessna737]

Chiswick is pronounced "Chizik". "Wick" is an old English word for port, or harbor. This lovely house, a kind of functional folly, which was never designed to be lived in, is on the river.

[@nikkihorn3852]

I enjoyed this, it was fun learning about the actual architecture of the time period. I think one of the fun things about Brigerton is that its historically accurate-ish 😉

[@CitizenTurtleIsland]

I recently began watching a show broadcast on PBS, "Sanderton". There is supplementary video at the PBS site I use, where they show the facade. I mean it's less real than one of those frontier western towns where they try to make a building's front appear more substantial. But I think some of the structures are real. It's interesting because the plot line includes property development circa early 1800's, but a fictional place imagined by Jane Austen. Maybe you could look into that show as well.

[@AndrewNation13]

Thank-you so much, extremely beautiful photos and stories

[@val_nightlily]

Thank you! I'm writing a Regency romance novel, so this was useful as well as fun.

[@aurora7442]

This was so much more interesting than I assumed when it was recommended to me; I'm sharing it with the people I know who have seen Bridgerton 😂 Thanks, algorithm!

[@bobe3250]

My dream is to incorporate everything I love about early architecture into a modern home. Your videos are fantastic! So much fun learning about the architecture I love.

[@lornamarie5544]

It’s my dream to own a Georgian property 😍. I especially love the double fronted look.

[@carolinejohnson22]

I love Georgian architecture. It's beautiful. There are lots of Georgian crescents in London, Edinburgh and Bath. Also in the old Roman spa towns of Cheltenham Spa and Buxton 🙂🇬🇧

[@wobblynl1742]

Not me imagining my future estate as a palladian villa build from limestone, grand entrance with a protruding pediment, corinthian columns, rusticated earthy base, stone divided windows with pediments ofcourse 😍

[@chloemonette7427]

This is the content I didn’t know I wanted!

[@paolanajera7107]

I just came across this amazing "Architect Breaks Down..." AND I LOVE THIS!! Do you have another or a specific youtube channel l? Or is it a random extra for AD? I would love to do a Guilded Age, Etc!! So many! 👍 Good Job!!!

[@hellomadeline]

Please do The Gilded Age on HBO next! The whole series practically revolves around the homes. :)

[@marianavillota800]

It’s a great video. Please do more of this architecture analysis!!!

[@passionatesingle]

I don't think there is much in Bridgerton that is historically correct. It has all been very stylized for today's audience who would otherwise find it quite staid.

[@GoddessNeith]

the Georgians were anything but Staid!!! that was the late Victorians and the Edwardians

[@SunnyMorningPancakes]

Well although they spend all of their time referencing London as the "Ton" they do film in Bath which is very much a Regency city. That's all I can really give them 😂

[@courtneydebian]

Absolutely almost a fantasy. Even the costumes are.... well almost there but still beautiful to look at none the less.

[@trashboat163]

Who cares? It’s a fun show.

[@calypsosgarden203]

Although I have enjoyed the series, three things annoy me: The season actually coincided with the sitting of Parliament, commencing in the fall and ending with the onset of summer when those who could would flee the unpleasant heat of London for their country estates; that has got to be the longest-blooming wisteria *ever*; and the horses - especially the duke's carriage horses - are not of the quality that would have been owned by the high nobility.

[@loverrlee]

This was really interesting! I’ve always loved architecture!

[@iiamkerr4698]

This was lovely… The talking clips to match the analysis was my favorite

[@Hanndango]

Loved this breakdown!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

That was great and because you have such an eye for detail you will forgive me for saying that Chiswick is pronounced ‘Chissk’ … I really enjoyed watching that xxx

[@noramulvehill9750]

Castle Howard was also used as Brideshead in the 1981 and 2008 adaptations of Brideshead Revisited!

[@RailinX]

That’s amazing. Very insightful!

[@Dee010s]

Oh im so excited to see this. I was just to Bath and Castle Howard this month on my England vacation from the US. I dont watch the show but my bf does. So sooo interesting. Ty!!

[@CyclingM1867DubbysMama]

All kinds of things I never thought about. I knew that the various buildings were meant to symbolically portray the attitudes and the statuses of those dwelling within, but other details that were mentioned are cool to know about.

[@therusticaztec5665]

Thank you so much! I've always been a huge fan of architecture. Now if you can go one of the Gilded Age that would be awesome. Please and thank you!

[@kraftyiam]

Truly enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@MJ-98]

Now THIS is architectural digest

[@willknight7631]

You can see the Bridgerton House in Greenwich Park, London.

[@isbestlizard]

Haha we call them sash windows, double hung sounds vaguely naughty XD

[@ambermoon2326]

Actually the fact that simon comes in from the back of his house and not the front fits really well with his character

[@yes23341]

I LOVE this!!!

[@crystalvales3550]

I always thought it was strange that the houses had listeria growing across. How contemporary they tried to make the production design feel. Almost like adding sequins to the dresses!

[@jlr108]

I think you'll find it's called wisteria. Listeria is a type of bacteria.

[@crystalvales3550]

@Mai Tandy it's wisteria isn't it?? haha oops

[@crystalvales3550]

@@jlr108 indeed haha

[@calebarsenault382]

I felt like the ivy and wisteria gave the setting a "fantasy" vibe, it's not realistic but it does establish a vibe

[@crystalvales3550]

@@calebarsenault382 I suppose that everything looks quite idyllic. But like sequins and neon colors it's a departure from the era, its beauty, to appease teenagers who wish to see much of the world and the past as a prom dance, aesthetics included.

[@creolelady182]

Love the educational aspect of AD. Got tired of looking at Movie stars homes profiled in the magazine

[@andreaandrea6716]

I love the unmasking! Thank you.

[@CrankyHermit]

Lead is still being mined all over the world, including in the U.S., and is still widely used for many purposes. In developed countries much of the mining and processing work is mechanized, but lead itself is only dangerous if ingested or inhaled. Lead roofs and flashing are still commonly restored or newly installed in Britain and Europe, by skilled tradesmen called lead-beaters, who work the metal sheets by hand using wooden paddles and forming tools. It's a great roofing material and lasts a long time. I've also seen it used on floors, held in place with decorative nails in attractive patterns.

[@StevenTorrey]

"Foyles War"--some of those buildings looked fascinating.

[@komalparvez4835]

This is how history of Architecture should be taught