Building for the industrial revolution Flashcards
St pancras station?
Gothic revival, designed by george scott and william barlow
Who designed the tay bridge and why did it collapse
Thomas bouch, it collapsed due to substandard design and construction
Who designed the forth bridge
John flower and benjamin baker
William Arrol main contractor
What year were england considered the richest most powerful nation on earth?
1870
Examples of gothic revival on indian soil?
Taj mahal, Gate of india
Explain jacobethan and tudor revivals.
Jacobethan - Brickwork and terracotta, Steep roofs and tall chimneys
Tudor - Half timbering and jettied upper floors
What did william morris co find?
The spab, prorection of ancient buildings, repairing rather than replacing old buildings
What did john ruskin do
Write the seven lamps of architecture, moral principles of gothic. Set a distinction between conservation and restoration.
What does modernisme mean?
Movement for revival of catalonian culture as distinct from spain
