University Club

 
[University Club, details /Images & Artwork: designslinger]

The Gothic carvings soar into the sky, as they would on a cathedral in France.

 
[University Club, (1908) Holabird & Roche, 26 E. Monroe @ Michigan Avenue, Chicago, September 16, 2009 /Images
& Artwork: designslinger]

Masking a modern, early 20th century steel frame these Tudor/Gothic details however
sheath Holabird & Roche's 1908 University Club.

 
[University Club's Tudor Gothic style /Images & Artwork: designslinger]

Gothic spires, gargoyles and window tracery exploded onto the architectural scene during
the 12th century with European cathedral construction. These same details found their way on to many a 19th century university campus in the U.S., and may be the reason why these Medieval inspired designs were chosen for this University Club.
Posted by designslinger at 11/5/2009 2:14 AM
Categories: Architecture, History
Tags: Michigan Avenue universities Gothic revival cathedrals
 

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