The magnificent Great Hall at Syon House, designed by Robert Adam in the 1760s, served as the Duke of Hastings' London mansion hall in Bridgerton Season 1. This imposing space features Doric columns inspired by a Roman Basilica, realizing Adam's vision of creating 'a palace of Graeco-Roman splendour.' The hall's classical proportions and austere grandeur provided the perfect backdrop for the Duke's aristocratic lifestyle and the formal social interactions required of his position. With its soaring ceiling and dramatic columns, the Great Hall embodies the power and prestige of the Georgian nobility, making it ideal for scenes that establish the Duke's wealth and social standing. The space's combination of architectural magnificence and historical authenticity helped ground Bridgerton's fictional narrative in real period settings.