Task 3 - Sketches (2)

Industrial revaluation

Above are my sketches for the industrial revolution period. On the left is an old factory. These where introduced in the industrial revolution so that managers could control there staff rather than them working at home. It also enabled mass production as large machines could fit in the factory and safely operate.
On the right is a canal, connecting the the river Trent. These canals meant everything made in Nottingham such as lace could be transported out in mass, at a much cheaper cost to other cities and towns. It also meant supplies could be brought into Nottingham.

Victorian architecture

Next I sketched 2 examples of Victorian architecture. Below is an example of Victorian terrace housing. These where small, cramped houses for the working class, catering for the ever growing population. typical Victorian details can be found on these houses such as cresting at the top of the roof and detailed and decorative brick work. It was also common that attractive brick was used on the side of the house facing the road, and less expensive, and less attractive brick would be used for the rest of the house. this says a lot about how the Victorians thought as they always added decorative detail to make buildings attractive, but they were also very efficient with there resources, and buildings were made well and strong.           

Although bay windows were not invented in the Victorian period, the became extremely popular. There is not one given reason why they became popular, but bay windows allow more light into a room, and also make the room slightly larger. they allow space for extra furniture, ornaments and they also look decorative from the exterior. Another feature of Victorian architecture was there very large front doors.

Gothic architecture

 For my sketches of Gothic architecture, first i decided to sketch St Cathrines church. this church is a classic example of Gothic architecture, with the use of arched windows, coming to a slight pint at the top. however, another classic example of Gothic architecture is the churches layout. nearly every Gothic church followed the same layout, which is almost like a larger square joined to a smaller square. This sort of architecture originates from the Romanesque period, but the use of flying buttresses and structural innovations that allow large, stained glass windows to be made, such as the window on the gable end of the church, tell us its Gothic.
The second building i chose to sketch isn't from the Gothic era itself, but uses a Gothic style to achieve something different. The Arkwright building is a historic building used by Nottingham Trent university. however, the newton building was built beside it, and the task was given to an architect to try and mould these buildings together, both having completely different styles. The use of Gothic windows on this building contrasts with the modern brick used to create it, but still has an old, Gothic feel to it. as a result, there is a more mellow transition between the 2 buildings and they work well together.

References: All sketches and information is by Matthew Parsons