Worse yet, if a college has a core of Collegiate Gothic buildings, alumni and trustees may refuse to let the institution build in any other style, even if an essentially medieval, church-inspired ...

Because of its ties with these already established, elite universities, collegiate Gothic was a style that communicated exactly the values Nikias wanted for USC: opulent, ancient and, above all, ...

In this issue’s Forum article, Kyle Dugdale, an architect and historian who teaches the history of architecture at Yale University (where, incidentally, Collegiate Gothic finds its way in buildings ...

Gothic architecture first emerged in the 12th century and was most closely related with church architecture, though other uses did exist. In religious settings, it was meant to suggest the superhuman.

However, the values promoted by the old style of architecture — wonder, aspiration, and growth grounded in reverence for tradition — are admirable as well, and don’t preclude the fostering of new ...

To determine the best cities for Gothic Revival architecture, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data on historic properties from the National Register of Historic Places of the U.S. National Park Service.

Gothic architecture, exemplified by cathedrals, ... This style symbolized a heavenly order and reflected Christian beliefs, with detailed sculptures and stained glass narrating biblical stories.

The Gothic is perhaps Europe’s most iconic style of Christian architecture. It first emerged in France in the 12th century and then spread across the continent.