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what kind of reputation did Augustus Pugin have?
Eastlake, writing in 1872, noted that the quality of construction in Pugin's buildings was often poor
what sort of buildings did Augustus Pugin build?
He is principally remembered for his pioneering role in the Gothic Revival style of architecture.

Question: was there more to his reputation?
Self-contained rewrite: was there more to Augustus Pugin's reputation?