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Born on March 1, 1812, in the cultural heart of Bloomsbury, London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was destined to leave a lasting mark on Gothic design. His father, Augustus Charles...

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Bicentennial Edition: Pugin’s Oxford Colleges

To commemorate 200 years since the first print run of Augustus Pugin’s engravings in 1828 of the Oxford Colleges, this exclusive bicentennial lithograph collection presents the first 24 images from Examples of Gothic Architecture. Faithfully restored by architecturalprints.co.uk, each print preserves Pugin’s masterful detail and historical significance. Strictly limited to only 500 editions per image, this collection offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history.

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Making Choices

Living Rooms: For living rooms, images that evoke a sense of warmth and comfort are ideal. Consider using prints of the Manor Houses to add a touch of elegance and sophistication. These images can make the space feel more refined and inviting.

Dining Rooms: In dining rooms, images that create a pleasant and appetising atmosphere work best. The Abbey Barn prints can bring a royally rustic and charming vibe, making the dining area feel cozy and welcoming. Also, images from the Vicars Close collection would work well.

Kitchens: For kitchens, images that add a homely and inviting feel are perfect. The Abbots Kitchen images would look at home in a domestic kitchen, enhancing the space with its historical ambiance.

Barn Conversions: The Abbey Barn images would also sit well in a barn conversion, bringing a rustically regal and charming vibe to these spaces. As barns go – this one has to be the most beautiful on the planet.

Almost Any Room: The sheer beauty of the Churches can add a sense of serenity and grandeur to any home environment. These images would look stunning in living rooms, dining rooms, or hallways, where their intricate details can be fully appreciated.

Office Spaces: In modern office spaces, images that inspire professionalism and creativity are key. Castellated Images can create a sense of strength and stability, making them well-suited for conference rooms or areas where important decisions are made. Manor Houses can also add a touch of elegance to executive offices or boardrooms.

Creative Workspaces: For creative workspaces, choose images that inspire innovation and a positive atmosphere. The Vicars Close prints, as the oldest inhabited residential street in Europe (since 1350), can add a historical and timeless quality to a space. This set of images would be perfect for hallways or reception areas where visitors can appreciate their historical significance.

Casual Meeting Areas: The Pub images would look well in a casual meeting area or a break room, where employees can relax and socialise. They can add a warm and inviting atmosphere to the space.

Executive Offices and Boardrooms: The images of the Palaces, with their grandeur and opulence, would look nice in executive offices or boardrooms, where a sense of luxury and prestige is desired. They can also be used in reception areas to create a striking first impression.

Hallways and more Intimate Office Spaces: The stunning beauty of these medieval ecclesiastical structures, the Churches, can bring a sense of serenity and grandeur to any work environment. These images would look magnificent in hallways and more intimate office spaces, where their intricate details can be truly appreciated.

Manor Houses: These images can add a touch of elegance and sophistication, making the workspace feel more refined and inspiring. They would look great in areas where brainstorming and creative thinking take place.

Castellated Images: These grand and imposing structures can create a sense of strength and stability, which can be motivating in a creative environment. They would be well-suited for areas where important projects are developed.

Abbots Kitchen: These images would add a cozy and inviting feel to a break room or kitchenette in a creative workspace. These images can help create a relaxed atmosphere where team members can recharge.

Abbey Barn: These prints are able to bring a rustic and charming vibe to a modern creative workspace. These would be ideal for communal areas or creative workspaces where collaboration happens.

Vicars Close: As the oldest inhabited residential street in Europe, these images can add a historical and timeless quality to a dynamic workspace. They would be perfect for hallways or reception areas where visitors can appreciate their historical significance.

The Pub: This set of prints would look well in a casual meeting area or a break room, where employees can relax and socialise. They can add a warm and inviting atmosphere to the space.

Palaces: These images, with their grandeur and opulence, would look nice in executive offices or boardrooms, where a sense of luxury and prestige is desired. They can also be used in reception areas to create a striking first impression.

Churches: The sheer beauty of these medieval places of worship can add a sense of serenity and majesty to any office environment. These images would look impressive in executive offices, boardrooms, or even reception areas, where their intricate details can be appreciated.

These suggestions are just a starting point. As designers, you know your preferences and your clients' tastes best!

This collection was created during a time of significant architectural change. It evokes an era when horse-drawn carriages transported elegantly dressed individuals to their engagements. At this time, after 400 years of England’s Renaissance with classical Palladianism and the Neoclassical embrace, architects sought something new. In their quest, they discovered something new within something old. The Gothic Revival captivated the well-to-do of the time. Two hundred years on, we commemorate these past times within our present. For the love of Gothic Architecture!

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High Resolution Prints

All artwork images on our website are A5 low resolution (96 dpi). When you purchase, you'll receive high-resolution digital prints on 170gsm quality matte paper. Our images are available in fine detail up to A0 size. Our standard A3-size colour digital prints are delivered in C3-sized brown-printed envelopes. Other sizes are sentin brown cardboard postal tubes. The A3 Bicentennial Limited Edition of the Oxford Colleges is also mounted and delivered in a C3-printed envelope. Please note that these images are photographed close-up to highlight their incredible detail and intricacy. Once you've made your purchase choices, the only thing left to worry about is, "How am I going to frame them? Examples of Gothic Architecture—The Admired Class of Architecture.

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In tribute of the upcoming 200th anniversary of the first print run of Pugin’s renowned plates from Examples of Gothic Architecture, architecturalprints.co.uk is proud to announce the restoration, updating, and the reimagining of all three volumes of this iconic collection. These illustrations, which were pivotal to the Victorian Gothic Revival, had served as a foundational reference for more than a century.

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