R Regency Architecture 213 An early nineteenth century English architectural style that was popularised between 1811­1820 (when King George IV was Prince Regent). Regency architecture is similar to neoclassical Georgian architecture, but has added elegance, featuring column-framed entrances and white-painted stucco facades. Domestic buildings of this period were often built as terraces or crescents and typically included elegant wrought iron balconies and bow windows. John Nash was a great exponent of the style and the houses on Regent's Park Crescent and Lower Regent Street in London (pictured) are fine examples of his work.