That, and Toronto’s Old City Hall (preserved after some protest, to become a courthouse), and at least a few buildings at the place I did my undergrad. It was a Style.
Looks awfully like the Palace of Westminister (British Houses of Parliament) with the famous big Ben clock tower. And yes, technically Big Ben refers to a bell not the clock tower.
Actually no, not like Pugin’s work. Both are very massive and heavy – both the OPO and MTH. They’re sort of ugly that way, which is why I like them. They kind of miss the point of Gothic architecture…
That, and Toronto’s Old City Hall (preserved after some protest, to become a courthouse), and at least a few buildings at the place I did my undergrad. It was a Style.
…and good grief, how could I forget? The Canadian Parliament buildings.
Looks awfully like the Palace of Westminister (British Houses of Parliament) with the famous big Ben clock tower. And yes, technically Big Ben refers to a bell not the clock tower.
Actually no, not like Pugin’s work. Both are very massive and heavy – both the OPO and MTH. They’re sort of ugly that way, which is why I like them. They kind of miss the point of Gothic architecture…