Gothic House, Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, England.
Gothic House is a Victorian residential building featuring Gothic design elements in Brighton and Hove. The structure displays characteristic features of this architectural period, including distinctive facade details and window styling.
The building was constructed during the Victorian era when Brighton and Hove expanded as a residential destination for affluent families. Its structural design follows the building practices and style conventions of that period.
The house takes its name from the Victorian architectural style it displays, reflecting how it appears to visitors today. This naming reflects the era's enthusiasm for Gothic elements in building design.
The building is located within a protected district of Brighton and can be viewed from the street. The best way to see it is by walking through the residential streets of the city centre, where you can spot similar buildings from the same period.
The facade uses mathematical tiles, a technique that was popular in 18th and 19th-century Brighton. These special bricks were cheaper than genuine stone cladding and give the house its distinctive appearance.
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