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Public Buildings of London

Unlike private homes, public buildings belong to everyone. They carry the weight of ritual, law, spirituality, and governance. With towers you can spot from miles away, or arches that commemorate a victory, these structures represent collective history, visible to all, though accessible to few. From the Customs House in the City of London, to St Pauls Cathedral, this collection brings those façades into your own personal space, reminding us that beauty, scale, and purpose can live in harmony.

Making Choices

With so many different print choices at puginsprints.com - comprised of over 120 digital images, 20 colour options and 4 sizes to select from, that’s over 8,000 options. What factors should I consider when choosing the images that would be best for my interior design project? Our faithfully restored artworks from Augustus Pugin Senior’s Public Buildings of London are divided into several categories, the Churches, the Houses, Large Public Buildings and Lost London. Other more intimate collections include the Archways, the Bridges, Interiors, Squares and the Theatres. This archive offers a window into the civic imagination of a rapidly changing capital, as captured by leading architects and artists of the Georgian and early Regency periods. Selecting the right piece becomes not only a stylistic decision, but a quiet act of storytelling. When selecting images for an interior design project, of course it's essential to consider the specific atmosphere and aesthetic you want to create in each room. This is where our colour options really come into their own. Here are some suggestions for the use of our various collections in different home and office spaces:

Fine architectural illustrations bring a sense of structure, cultural memory, and proportion into private spaces. Pugin Senior’s engravings honour the civic order of the metropolis while complementing both traditional and contemporary interiors. Choose from the Squares, Bridges, and Theatres collections to infuse these spaces with balance and character. These views depict spaces designed for gathering, performance, and movement, making them ideal for rooms built around connection and conversation.
The Churches, Interiors, and Large Public Buildings collections foster concentration and structure. Monumental design, formal composition, and measured detailing create an ideal visual rhythm for spaces of quiet purpose. Bedrooms and Private Halls
Smaller works from the Archways and Lost London sets provide intimacy and nostalgia. Subtler in tone and often more intricate in composition, these pieces support contemplative atmospheres.
Architectural subjects such as the Bank of England, Customs House, and Mansion House, all part of the Civic and Mercantile collections, bring a sense of formality and metropolitan heritage. They pair beautifully with strong silhouettes and structured interiors.

In professional spaces, architectural images contribute to credibility and spatial discipline. They signal longevity, culture, and civic-mindedness, qualities many offices seek to reflect. Reception Areas and Board Rooms
 anchor these environments with institutional strength. Their scale and symmetry lend authority from the first impression onward. Quieter compositions from the Churches and Archways collections add gravitas without ostentation. Their spatial calm and balanced detailing enhance intimacy and clarity, perfect for one-on-one settings.
Bridges and views from Lost London excel in creating visual continuity in transitional spaces. Their linear structure and restrained scale invite subtle progression through a building or suite.

Contemporary workspaces demand flexibility, but they also benefit from a sense of permanence. In studios, agencies, and modern firms, architectural prints can lend historical ballast to forward-looking environments. Select pieces from the Theatres, Bridges, or Lost London collections to introduce motion, asymmetry, or layered history. These compositions encourage dialogue and foster identity, especially when paired with sleek contemporary furnishings. Unlike overtly abstract decor, these prints carry weight. They represent a time when civic progress was charted not in slogans, but in stone and steel, and when architecture aimed to express stability, clarity, and vision. These suggestions are just a starting point. As designers, you know your preferences and your clients' tastes best!

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

From ceremonial arches to the Big and Bold, every structure whispers stories of elegance, and endurance.

“ARCHITECTURE IS THE LEARNED GAME, CORRECT AND MAGNIFICENT, OF FORMS ASSEMBLED IN THE LIGHT.”

Le Corbusier

Frequently Asked Questions

  • They are high-resolution digital restorations of original Steel plates drawn by Pugin’s circle in the 19th century.

  • A3 prints are sent in printed envelopes. Larger sizes come rolled in rigid tubes. All include seals of authenticity.

  • Currently, prints are sold unframed to allow for personal framing choices.

  • Absolutely. Many of our customers use these in law offices, boardrooms, universities, and luxury interiors.