Architecture and Design of the Building

Influences and Components

Gothic Revival: 75%

• Pointed arch windows
• Gable roof with steep pitch

Romanesque: 60%

• Rounded arch window on the first floor
• Semi-circular window design elements

Victorian: 65%

• Asymmetrical facade
• Decorative trim called bargeboard or gingerbread trim

Styles and Influences in Architecture

Gothic Revival

• Highly decorative style inspired by medieval Gothic architecture
• Examples: The Palace of Westminster in London, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York

Romanesque

• Characterized by solid construction, rounded arches, and a robust appearance
• Examples: The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Maria Laach Abbey in Germany

Victorian

• A period of diverse architectural styles including Gothic Revival, Italianate, and Second Empire
• Examples: The Painted Ladies in San Francisco, The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California