Vaubanstyle
Vaubanstyle refers to an approach in architecture and urban design inspired by the principles associated with the French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633–1707). The term is used to describe both the physical characteristics of Vauban's star forts—also known as trace italienne—such as polygonal footprints, angled bastions, thick curtain walls, and integrated artillery platforms, and the broader influence of these ideas on planning and aesthetics in later periods. In fortification design, Vauban's work emphasized modularity, defensible layouts, and efficient use of terrain to maximize firepower and minimize exposure. The Vaubanstyle label has also been applied in architectural and urban contexts to evoke fortress-like massing, fortress parapets, and courtyard plans that reflect fortress logic, even when the function is civilian.
In contemporary discourse, Vaubanstyle can appear in decorative motifs, architectural detailing, and cinematic or game design