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Gothic Prototype: The Choir of Saint‑Denis
The choir as Gothic prototype: ambulatory, chapels, and structural clarity at Saint‑Denis.
1/16/2026
14 min read
The choir pioneers transparency: slim supports, wide windows, and chapel spokes around an ambulatory. It is a prototype for Gothic Europe.
🧱 Elements
- Ambulatory ring: Continuous movement around the shrine.
- Radiating chapels: Spatial petals for devotion.
- Clerestory: Light band above processional paths.
Structure & Experience
- Rib logic: Ribs collect loads at slender supports.
- Glass strategy: Vertical bands aid reading during procession.
- Altars: Focus nodes along the ring.
Prototype becomes paradigm for Gothic Europe.
O autorze
Architecture Historian
Jako miłośnik Paryża i autor podróżniczy przygotowałem ten przewodnik, by pomóc Ci spotkać się ze Saint‑Denis — od narodzin gotyckiego światła po intymną obecność królewskiej pamięci.
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Saint-Denis
Choir
Ambulatory
Chapels
Gothic
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