A Radical Building: The Science of Politics and the New Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, including Saint Margaret’s Church, exemplify the intersection of political science and architectural innovation. This study reveals how the radical design of the New Palace of Westminster was shaped by scientific principles, blending functionality with symbolic significance. It explores the integration of political science into architecture, demonstrating how structural and spatial elements were deliberately crafted to serve both practical governance needs and ceremonial functions. The research approach combines historical analysis with architectural theory, offering insights into the deliberate fusion of science and politics in one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks.

(Ed.). A Radical Building: The Science of Politics and the New Palace of Westminster. The Victorian Palace of Science, 19–53. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108303873.004