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Additional key architectural traits found in St. Patrick's include pointed-arch windows, the building's Gothic shape, the details of the clear vertical presence, and sharply pointed finials.
How does it differ from the Other Gothic-Style Buildings?
Though Saint Patrick's was built in Gothic style, its design is original and distinct. The cathedral is a mixture of the German, French, and English Gothic influences and the inside has more of a feel of English and French Gothic style.
Some Gothic buildings have rounded arches - which appears in their portals, windows, arcades, and the giant stone vaulting of their roofs. The massive downward and outward force of these heavy stone roofs required substantial pillars and broad supporting walls. St. Patrick's ceiling vaulting is not made of stone, but...
This style of vaulting is lighter in weight and is predominantly English in design.
St. Patrick's Cathedral, due to its superior vaulting techniques allows for a larger number of windows and they are of stained glass, which gives more light to the interior. Many gothic buildings have fewer windows which allow less light, and no stained glass.
Does the Building Incorporate any Modern Design Elements?
Even leaving aside obvious differences in work methods and building technology, it is hard to see any similarities between the Gothic St. Patrick's Cathedral and the construction of modern design. Yet it is certainly possible to see a concept connection with multiple window usage, large open feel, and the use of alternate materials such as the brick and plaster ceiling vaulting.
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