In Game of Thrones, architecture doesn’t just serve as a backdrop, it becomes a silent force shaping the narrative. My article, The Architectural Protagonist of King’s Landing, explores how the Red Keep, and the Great Sept of Baelor operate as more than mere scenery. Through four pivotal scenes; Joffrey’s wedding, Cersei’s arrest, the Sept’s destruction, and her coronation, I examine how architecture supports and deepens the story’s narrative. Drawing from literature on architectural symbolism and using a designer’s lens, I analyse these scenes with narrative summaries, dialogue, and selected stills. The book Reading Architecture: A Visual Lexicon helps guide a graphic breakdown of each moment, revealing how spatial elements enrich the storytelling. Ultimately, the study supports the idea of the “architectural protagonist,” showing how the built environment in Game of Thrones plays an active, dynamic role in the unfolding drama of Westeros. Amy Galea

Read the article here: Galea | The Architectural Protagonist of Kings Landing: A Dynamic Force in the ‘Game of Thrones’ Narrative  | Fields: journal of Huddersfield student research

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