Category: Architecture

Architectural Similarities in Umayyad Palaces Introduction Sparkling on the desert mist, they ascend like the distant illusion to mock, ethereal buildings, challenging someone to look at them again. Is that a four square palace, towered and equipped, rising from the desert? Why is a brick building amid the desert? And why does it have decorated…

Enslaved Workers Contribution to the Architectural Heritage of Washington The trans-Atlantic slave trade had more impact on African nations than any other trade has ever influenced. The strong men were taken away from their families under the influence of greedy leaders that sold them for mere pay, and the genius ones were brainwashed and taken…

Carolingian and Ottonian Art and Architecture: The Palatine Chapel and St. Michaels Chapel Table of Contents The Palatine Chapel at Aachen and St. Michaels in Hildesheim Bernward Doors Charlemagne as the Father of Europe References The Palatine Chapel at Aachen and St. Michaels in Hildesheim The Palatine Chapel at Aachen appears to be a typical…

Modern Urban Architecture: The Standard Box Buildings The title of chosen TED Talk is: Urban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes. The speaker is Ma Yansong who is a modern Chinese architect and artist. The date of the TED Talk is July 2019. It has received 406,078 views. The thesis of the speakers speech…

The Difference in Architecture of House Museums Introduction A house museum is one of the many types of museums around the world. These museums are unique since they are peoples homes converted to museums over the years. It has some differences in architecture from a typical history museum, for it was once a persons home…

Religious Architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi Table of Contents Introduction Religious Architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi Conclusion Annotated reference References Introduction Renaissance architecture is where Filippo Brunelleschis name is most often associated. European countries had an influx of renaissance-style architecture during this period. The occurrence was indicative of some growth in the Roman and Greek cultures of…

Adaptability as a Driver for Architecture Development Modern architecture is developing due to such drivers as adaptability, multitasking, cost-efficiency, and environmental friendliness. Projects designed by Bjarke Ingels (2021) include all these features. The buildings adapt to the environment and societys needs. For example, a skyscraper built in Vancouver is located in a small area, so…

Chinese Architectural Principles Table of Contents Summary Historical Background Style (Confucian Principles) The City Planning Family Houses (Confucian Principles) Garden Design (Daoist Principles) Reference Summary Chinese architecture stands out with eccentric features stemming from its conventional culture and civilization. Most traceable principles are Confucian teachings that guide the architectural designs and art in China. Despite…

Architecture of Amazonian Monuments Table of Contents Introduction Palace of Justice Raymundo Faoro The Maloca Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The urban landscape in the Amazonian Americas is significantly different from the non-urban architecture. Modern Brazilian architecture represents an important element of cultural heritage that cannot be eradicated from the discussion on designs. Speaking of unique…

Architecture: Special Features of Sankt Petersburg Despite the current attitudes toward Russians and their history, it is hard to deny that this country has several remarkable places for fascination. St. Petersburg is one of the largest and greatest Russian cities, characterized by glorious buildings, landscapes, and other special features. After watching the offered YouTube clips…