Reputation and influence Charles Eastlake, writing in 1872, noted that the quality of construction in Pugin's buildings was often poor, and believed he was lacking in technical knowledge, his strength lying more in his facility as a designer of architectural detail.
reputation and influence charles eastlake writing in 1872 noted that the quality of construction in pugin's buildings was often poor and believed he was lacking in technical knowledge his strength lying more in his facility as a designer of architectural detail