Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Robert Bork, a professor of art history at the University of Iowa and a specialist in the study of Gothic architecture, was working in his office when a student knocked on ...

What began as an appreciation of Gothic stained glass, and its various arches and geometric patterns soon became a deep dive into architecture as a function and reflection of thought and philosophy.

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

Gothic, a word that usually brings to mind dark, strange, and creepy elements, actually outdid itself when it came to architecture. Gothic architecture is grand, detailed, has elaborate designs, and ...

Dreaming of escaping the world of technology to live a more fundamental life in the country? That same call beckoned Americans from 1840 to 1880. Weary of their industrialized nation, some sought ...

Editor’s Note: This post originally ran in 2012 and has been updated. You can read the previous post here. This stone church at 127 Kent Street in Greenpoint is not as modern as it may appear at first ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Gothic Revival came into popularity at a time when Greek ...

Concrete is typically the default building material for tall structures, thanks to its strength and cost-effectiveness. But there’s one big trade-off: Heft. Conventional concrete construction requires ...

It has been three years since Di Du moved to Paris, and she continues to take inspiration from her new homeland and delve ...