Flying buttresses act the same way ancient Roman columns did, countering the horizontal force of the arch. They also provide for more ground area underneath: more worshippers could fit into a church ...

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 ...

There are quatrefoils, Gothic tracery and arches, hooded lintels, and an ornate iron balcony, all making for a picturesque exterior. At 6 Madison Place, the house on the market is an easy distance ...

Gothic gardens also often include architectural features such as wrought-iron gates, gothic arches and gazebos. These ...