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Why was the south front of Kedleston Hall unusual in domestic architecture?
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The south front of Kedleston Hall was unusual in domestic architecture because it utilized the triumphal arch as an exterior expression of the building's domed interior hall. This design marked the first time this specific Roman form was applied to a domestic structure.1