Architectural Analysis
Architectural Analysis of the Building
Influences and Components
- Influence: Art Nouveau 87%
- Curved lines and organic shapes in window designs.
- Elaborate decorative elements in the facade.
- Influence: Gothic Revival 75%
- Pointed arches found in windows.
- Column-like structures resembling Gothic cathedrals.
- Influence: Victorian 80%
- Use of brick and stone materials characteristic of Victorian architecture.
- Asymmetrical silhouettes and elaborate ornamentation.
Descriptions of Styles and Influences
Art Nouveau
- Characterized by organic forms and intricate details.
- Prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Examples: Casa Batlló in Barcelona, The Paris Metro entrances.
Gothic Revival
- Revived medieval Gothic architecture, focusing on verticality and light.
- Emergence in the 18th century and continued into the 19th.
- Examples: The Houses of Parliament in London, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
Victorian
- Known for ornate and decorative styles reflecting wealth and progress.
- Popular during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
- Examples: The Royal Albert Hall in London, the Painted Ladies in San Francisco.
Art Nouveau
Gothic Revival
Victorian