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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Is there any modern Gothic?
I love modern architecture in (nearly) all its forms. Materials and design techniques are moving forward all the time and there's lots of really innovative and exciting buildings out there.
But I also love older architectural styles. Gothic, in particular. The confident handling of structure and decoration in load-bearing masonary and, much later, iron. ![]() My question is: Are there any architects/practices working today that do this sort of thing? I don't mean modifying or copying existing buildings (like the repairs & extension to the Midland Grand), ![]() but actual new gothic buildings of quality? Obviously, it's an expensive style - lots of handcrafts and labour, but there are a lot of rich people in the world... (mods move to a more appropriate forum if there is one?) |
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: London
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![]() I remember watching a program - maybe 'what the victorians did for us' or the shock of the new - and it mentioned that this building was hung entirely off a gothic arch - it only touches down where the arch does. Also - I know its not that popular but i've always loved Minster Court in the city of London
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