Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late
medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by
Renaissance architecture.
Originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic
architecture was known during the period as Opus Francigenum, "French work", with the
term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the Renaissance. Its
characteristics include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress.
Gothic architecture is most familiar as the architecture of many of the great
cathedrals, abbeys and churches of Europe. It is also the architecture of many castles,
palaces, town halls, guild halls, universities and to a less prominent extent, private
dwellings.
In the United Kingdom, former British colonies, and the United states a Victorian house
generally means any house built during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). During
the Industrial Revolution successive housing booms resulted in the building of many
millions of Victorian houses which are now a defining feature of most British towns and
cities.
In the UK, Victorian houses follow a wide range of architectural styles. Starting from
the early classicism inherited from Regency architecture, the Italianate style gained
influence in the 1840s and 1850s, and the Gothic style became prevalent by the 1880s.
Later in the Victorian era, the Queen Anne style and the Arts and Crafts movement
increased in influence, resulting in the transition to styles typically seen in
Edwardian houses. Victorian houses are also found in many former British colonies where
the style might be adapted to local building materials or customs, for example in
Sydney, Australia and Melaka, Malaysia.
In the United States, Victorian house styles include Second Empire, Queen Anne, Stick
(and Eastlake Stick), Shingle, Richardsonian Romanesque, and others.
This house was inspired by Sandra Bullocks Beautiful Victorian Mansion in New Orleans.
Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock and her then-husband, Jesse James, bought this
Gothic Victorian mansion in New Orleans in 2009 for $2,250,000 for a second home. The
property is 6,615 square feet, with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
This house is Absolutely Stunning!
