--- title: 'Roofing Masterpieces' url: 'https://gogryphon.com/blog/roofing-masterpieces' markdown: 'https://gogryphon.com/blog/roofing-masterpieces.md' date: '2015-04-26' description: 'Roofing Masterpieces At Gryphon Roofing, we enjoy the beauty and ingenuity of roofs all around the world. The old adage, “shoes are the most important part of the outfit has its counterpart in architecture—roofs are the most important aspect of the building. Indeed, great artificers through the age…' --- [ ](#)Posted on Sunday, 26th April 2015 # **Roofing Masterpieces** At Gryphon Roofing, we enjoy the beauty and ingenuity of roofs all around the world. The old adage, “shoes are the most important part of the outfit has its counterpart in architecture—roofs are the most important aspect of the building. Indeed, great artificers through the ages have constructed brilliant roofing designs as a testament to the ingenuity of the human mind. ## Hospices: Beaune, Burgundy France This remarkable roofing design was ordered by Nicolas Rolin (chancellor of Burgundy) in the 1400’s as a hospital for the poor. It now serves as a museum, exemplifying the genius of fifteenth century architecture. Most noteworthy about this hospices is the intricate patterns employed by Flemish Architect Jaques Wiscere. In the world of architecture, many consider the hospices the finest achievement in roofing. ## Sydney Opera House In the ranks of the great roofs, the Sydney Opera House is accredited as being the most recent and modern. The curvaceous shapes forming the roof, called “shells” by architects,” almost look like a pointy medieval helmet. The designing process involved the first use of computers for structural analysis. Surprisingly though, the added expense of design on the front end saved the overall production cost millions of dollars. The concrete shells are actually lightweight and inexpensive. The Sydney Opera house is a glorifying example of modern expressionist design, as the shells blend into the Sydney harbor as if they were waves. ## St. Stephen’s Cathedral At Gryphon Roofing, the award for best roof of all times, goes to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Located in Vienna, Austria, this 14th century masterpiece is covered with innumerable, multi colored, glazed tiles, forming intricate geometric patterns—including an eagle and the coat of arms of wealthy families. Moreover, the roof is designed so that absolutely no maintenance is required. The roof is so steep that rain water suffices to wash off the illustrious, kaleidoscopic tiles. ## Recent Posts 25th Oct 2024 2024 Arizona Roofing Contractor of the Year! [2024 Arizona Roofing Contractor of the Year!](https://gogryphon.com/blog/2024-contractor-of-the-year) ### **Gratitude and Commitment** Receiving the ARCA Roofing Contractor of the Year… [Read More](https://gogryphon.com/blog/2024-contractor-of-the-year) [Remodeling](https://gogryphon.com/blog/the-benefits-of-fast-response-in-fire-damage-restoration) / 4th Dec 2023 The Benefits of Fast Response in Fire Damage Restoration [The Benefits of Fast Response in Fire Damage Restoration](https://gogryphon.com/blog/the-benefits-of-fast-response-in-fire-damage-restoration) Owning a home, especially one with a bit of history, can be a rewarding experience. However, the unforeseen… [Read More](https://gogryphon.com/blog/the-benefits-of-fast-response-in-fire-damage-restoration) [Roofing](https://gogryphon.com/blog/signs-of-hail-damage-on-foam-roofs) / 31st Oct 2023 Signs of Hail Damage on Foam Roofs [Signs of Hail Damage on Foam Roofs](https://gogryphon.com/blog/signs-of-hail-damage-on-foam-roofs) Arizona is known for its scorching summers and sporadic yet intense hailstorms. In this environment,… [Read More](https://gogryphon.com/blog/signs-of-hail-damage-on-foam-roofs) ![](https://gogryphon.com/user/themes/gryphon/images/logo-white.png)Our mission is to provide a superior roofing and remodeling experience to our customers through excellent communication and superb customer service. Service Reigns™ quick links [Financing & Payments](https://gogryphon.com/pay) [Feedback](https://gogryphon.com/feedback) [Warranties](https://gogryphon.com/roofing/warranty) [Downloads](https://gogryphon.com/downloads) [Resources](https://gogryphon.com/resources) [Privacy Policy](https://gogryphon.com/privacy) [Terms & Conditions](https://gogryphon.com/terms) Contact Email: Call us: [480-553-5005](tel:480-553-5005) Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, Awhatukee, and more Copyright 2020-2025 | Gryphon Roofing & Remodeling | Since 1994 --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Blog](https://gogryphon.com/blog.md) - Previous: [Roofing Masterpieces Continued](https://gogryphon.com/blog/roofing-masterpieces-continued.md) - Next: [Famous Majestic Metal Roofing](https://gogryphon.com/blog/majestic-metal-roofing.md)