My primary interesting for starting this blog was to develop my knowledge of architecture. Sure I love looking at houses, but understanding the design influences and architectural structure is really what captivates me. I want to know the historical context of architectural styles, the function in their design, how structures were constructed, and how those styles influence us today. We will start by taking a look at the Gothic architectural style. This will be the first in a series of post on the topic. History The Gothic Style originated in Europe from the 12th to 16th century. Its designs were largely influenced by the Romanesque and Islamic architectural designs. Building often took hundreds of years and were constructed using millions of pounds of stone. These Catholic cathedrals were the first to exhibit this architecture…