Pugin's design philosophy emphasized which aspect of Gothic architecture?
Fantasy
Function & form unity
Asymmetry
Exuberance
Answer
The essence of Pugin's design philosophy lay in the profound unity of function and form, a principle that guided his approach to Gothic architecture. He believed that the harmonious integration of a building's aesthetic qualities with its practical purpose was paramount, resulting in structures that transcended mere aesthetics and embodied a higher level of meaning and purpose.
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