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 ...

GREGORY J. SCOTT, AIA Correspondent Sep 9, 2010 Sep 9, 2010 Updated Sep 11, 2013 A style based on ingenuity, improvisation and access to abundant North American wood, Carpenter Gothic is truly an ...

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 ...

The word "Gothic" typically summons images of dark, spooky homes and buildings adorned with spires, pointed-arch windows and elaborate detailing, sometimes including gargoyles. This "haunted house" ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On April 15, 2019, eyes around the world were glued to the news as a ...

If Henry Bowen had a carriage accident in New York, you read about it in the LA Times. Born into modest circumstances in Woodstock, Connecticut in 1813, he became one of the celebrity one-percenters ...

Two days after the horrific fire at the most beloved Gothic cathedral in the world Prime Minister Philippe announced a competition to replace the spire. Why would we replace the historic cathedral ...