| Augustus Pugin, the unrivalled all time “architectural genius” was born Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in 1812. His father was a French draughtsman from whom he drew the instinct to draw Gothic buildings, which formed the basis of his architectural Gothic revival movement. Basing his art on seeking true and undiluted Christian architecture, Pugin rose above medieval architecture, bringing out the spirit and form of the art he believed in. He was a natural at inventing new forms of design without losing its original quality. This made him stand out from the crowd and made him the leading British architect of the 19th century.
Augustus Pugin is credited with reviving medieval England’s form and stature and his strong merit in restoring its architecture which has covered the land since he initiated it. Others of his outstanding works include the architectural interiors of Erdington Abbey, St Chad's Cathedral, St Giles Church in Cheadle and St Mary's College in Oscott. As well of course as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster and the Great Exhibition of London. He also designed the original plans of St Patrick’s College including the aula maxima and the chapel.
Augustus Pugin’s publications include Specimens of Gothic Architecture and Examples of Gothic Architecture both of which remained as a standard reference for over a century. It was in his book, Contrast where he advocated his medieval beliefs as being ideal, as opposed to the secular culture. For over a century, his notion of Gothic became the way to build churches. This notion has stood even today, where the perception of how a church should look like is the description of a Gothic building as perfected by Augustus Pugin. |
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