Gothic Revival

Gothic Revival was one of the most influential styles of the mid-19th Century. It originated in England around 1840 and carried on till 1870. Houses,castles and churches were built in this style in Europe and America. Designs were used in forms and patterns inspired by medieval designs. Gothic Revival architecture was a different style from the popular Greek and Roman classical buildings.Gothic Revival was happening at the same time as the building of the Crystal Place

Augustus Welby Pugin

Pugin was born on 1st March, 1812 in Bloomsbury, London. He was an architect, designer, writer and medievalist. His father helped Pugin's growing interest in Medieval Gothic architecture. Pugin helped his father with Gothic drawings which were published and became popular with architects who emulated the Gothic style in architecture and design.

The Palace of Westminster is best known today as the Houses of Parliament is one of the oldest royal palaces in London.  It is one of the most  recognized buildings in the world. It started in 1840, replaced building which burnt down in 1834 and rebuilt 1868. This is lime stone building at almost 250,000 square feet, it cost eventually about 2,000,000. Charles Barry assisted by Augustus Pugin  created The Palace of Westminster.

The highest is the Victoria Tower, at 102m (336ft). The octagonal center tower above the central lobby, is topped by a spire.

The clock tower, at the northern, has four huge clock faces and houses five great bells that chimes every quarter-hour. Big Ben, the bell that chimes on the hour, has became a symbol of London itself. the passage ways and more than 1,000 rooms cover over four floors.     

Strawberry Hill in England

Strawberry Hill dominated Gothic revival castle architecture in England for second half of the 18th century. Horace Walpole who created the strawberry hill brought the property in 1749. He built a project that transformed strawberry hill into a model of Gothic architecture.

Outside original buildings he added chimney places and bookcases, stained glass windows and intricate ceiling and wall design. he was aimed to create a route to his house were the visitors was constantly surprised, with gloomy areas that leaded into bright open spaces.       

Strawberry hill is his Gothic summer house. He filled the rooms with collections of arts,books and antiquities.

St Giles Church, Cheadle

St Giles Church by Augustus Pugin is Gothic in plan. Local materials were used  keeping  faithful to the Gothic style The spire has decorated tracery and numerous pinnacles.There are several different levels and roofs. Inside the building is lavishly decorated with painted walls and rich stained glass.

St Patrick cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral is one of the largest in the United States.Its works began in 1858. It was designed by James Renwick, an American architect. 

Renwick incorporated German, French and English elements in his design.

The exterior length is about 405 feet, the width is 274 feet. spires rise 330 feet from street level.The famous Charles Connick designed the rose window and the windows were made by artists from England, France, and Boston. 

Book

Glancey, J., 2006. Architecture.London : D. Kindersley

Website

Victoria and Albert Museum. 1978. architect of the Gothic revival. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/s/style-guide-gothic-revival/. [Accessed 22 February 15].

Pennsylvania historical & Museum commission. 1945. Gothic Revival Style 1830 - 1860. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/mid-19th_century_period/2386/gothic_revival_style/293443. [Accessed 22 February 15].

Walk London. 2004. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT and BIG BEN. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.walklondon.com/london-attractions/big-ben-houses-of-parliament.htm. [Accessed 22 February 15]

www.parliament.uk. 2002. Palace of Westminster records. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/parliamentary-archives/archives-overview-holdings/archives-the-palace-of-westminster/. [Accessed 22 February 15].