Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1 May 1812 – 14 September 1852) was an English architect, designer, artist and critic, chiefly remembered for his pioneering role in the
Gothic Revival style; his work culminated in the interior design of the
Palace of Westminster. Pugin designed many churches in England, and some in Ireland and Australia. Pugin was the son of
Auguste Pugin, and the father of
E.W. and
Peter Paul Pugin, who continued his architectural firm as
Pugin & Pugin.