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Old September 23rd 09, 07:46 PM posted to uk.railway,misc.transport.urban-transit,uk.transport.london
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Default Euston Arch to be rebuilt as nightclub

On Sep 23, 6:38*pm, "Basil Jet"
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Basil Jet wrote:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...rch-to-be-rebu....


The 70ft arch, inspired by Roman architecture,


Greek, surely.


A little research suggests that the Romans had their own distinct version of
"Doric" architecture, so maybe the article was right.



The correct description of the architectural style of the Euston Arch
is "Greek Revival".

Given that the revival of ancient Greek and Roman forms and detaIls
was most extensively practised by the Italian architect Andrea
Palladio (1508-1580), who strongly influenced the style of other great
architects including Sr Christopher Wren, it is probably also
appropriate to call it "Palladian".

The design of the interior of the former Great Hall at Euston was also
heavily influenced by the Palladian style.