THE ROOF IN GOTHIQUE ARCHITECTURE
Gothique architecture (Francigenum Opus) was born in 12th century, after Roman architecture. Gothique is the architectural style that originated in France, and it was simply called French style.
The special thing of Gothique architecture made the whole world admire that no Gothique works were exactly same, each work has its own beauty based on the unified Gothique foundation.
The most typical features of Gothique architecture were curved dome and sharp top, helped the construction show the luxury and authority. This style emphasized vertical shapes, focused on thin column systems, highly expandable ceiling with the combination of glass material. Gothique style works often have many windows to utilized natural light.
The structure system of Gothique churches was the large space system, used bearing frame, seperated clearly between bearing structure and structural seperation. The system created the spacious space and the gentle interior sence that filled with light.
With the superior features, Gothique architecture was favorited and developed until the 20th century.