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What is Postmodernism Architecture Essay
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He argues that all these were constructed by various political, esthetic, and philosophical discourses that were dominant. He adds that postmodernism breaks down those grand narratives that give a framework to people to comprehend the world. He firmly believes that the essence of the postmodern is in the concept of Kant of the sublime.
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Technology in Architecture Architecture Essay
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Technology opens the door to the future in architecture and other matters. The main essence shapes changes in society. The effect of new technology has reached modern technology building at a fast rate and has brought out a variety of effects. It has brought out effects in space in architecture and the interior design outlook.
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The City Beautiful Movement vs Henry David Thoreau Architecture Case Study
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At the onset of the 20th century, when America’s urbanization was being accelerated by the boom of the Industrial age, urban planning took an interesting turn. The American population was expanding fast and most people were moving to the cities, making them congested and complicating the context of urban planning.
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Geometrical Analysis of Alhambra Palace Architecture Essay
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Alhambra was built by Nasrid rulers in 13th Century A.D on the beautiful Hills that face the old Granada. Alhambra was constructed as a fortress, and it has a palace that is surrounded by Two Towers. The name Alhambra is an Islamic word for Red soil derived from the type of soil in the surrounding area.
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Design Learning Space with the Culture of Modesty Architecture Research Paper
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The Saudi woman has proven her capability to take the responsibility successfully; either through her noble duty as a mother or though her positions. We are looking forward to giving the woman a vital and principal role, in a way that serves the objectives of this nation, based on the teachings of the Islamic Sharia.
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Benefits of Double Skin Facades Materials Architecture Research Paper
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As a scientific advancement in architecture, a double skin façade (DSF) acknowledges the urgent need for cost reduction in the construction sector. During the discussion process, various literature sources and studies concerning DSF and indoor surroundings conditions will be collected and analyzed. A qualitative research method will be used to compare the concept. 
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Renovating Newton Building Architecture Essay
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Inside, offices are indicating wear and dust accumulation and do not meet certain occupancy standards. At the time of building, it had a vast open lobby just after the reception, an expansive free space area, and a kitchen on the lower level. Over the years and through the different uses, many changes and overhauls were made to the building.
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Influential Factors on Architectural Designs Architecture Coursework
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The architects behind the designing and development of such structures are influenced by numerous factors that include ideology, cultural, environment, global, and national among others. This volume intends to analyze and discuss the motivation behind the construction of different iconic structures and buildings that have been completed over the last five years.
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Architectural Criticism and Journalism: Global Perspectives Architecture Literature review
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In positive criticism, architects receive praise for the good work they do, as well as for the exemplary designs that they come up with. On the other hand, negative criticism comes from those who do not appreciate or value the designs and plans developed by architects, and either compares them to other better plans and designs, or historical designs and plans.
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Criticism and Assessment in Architecture and Urbanism Architecture Essay
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This paper shall discuss the thesis that projects highlighted in the public or media may not be up to balance with the users’ expectations. This assumption is based on the current abstract coverage of architecture by the media. The media is seen to concentrate on the architects, the designs and the uniqueness of projects. Prof.
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Identity in Architecture Architecture Research Paper
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Architecture has been instrumental in various set-ups in the world. Different religious groups, communities, and societies base their identity on a specific architectural work. It means that each community or religious group has distinct architectural designs that it identifies with. This paper analyses the architectural works of Egypt and Dubai. The works are discussed and explored in the paper.
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Empire State Building Architecture Coursework
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After Empire State Building was completed, it received warn welcome from society in particular the film industry. Its celebrity status found its way into the film King Kong. Another important fact to understand about the building is that it is owned by the Astor family. This family also owns some of the most impressive sites in New York.
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Architecture of Taj Mahal Building Architecture Essay
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The construction of the architectural monument was commissioned in 1631 by Shah Jahan, a Muslim emperor of India in 1631 in memory of and as a burial place for Queen Mumtaz Mahal, his dear wife who died of childbirth earlier in the same year. 
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The Cultural Antecedents as Precursors of Sprawl Architecture Article
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The most notable effect of this kind of shift is creating communities heavily reliant on the usage of automobiles and other forms of transportation like the subway (McKEE, 2003). Although this phenomenon is replicated across most developed nations, the United States is a primary study subject on the concept as it provides the best examples (Rybczynski, 2005). This is because the nation's cultural antecedents favor the occurrence of the concept.
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Space in the House Architecture Essay
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As the architect pointed out, the house should be warm and livable, that is the general concept of every man. However, Loos also built houses that make the owners feel warm and cozy in the homes and in control of their surroundings. For instance, in the Moller house, a raised sitting area is made off the living room wherein a sofa set is placed against the window.
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Bronze Medal Scheme: University of the Arts London in London Inside Out Architecture Research Proposal
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It is an academic university consisting of six principal colleges namely Wimbledon College of Art, Central Saint Martins, Camberwell College of Arts, London College of Communication, Fashion College in London, and Chelsea College of Art and Design.
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The Cordoba's Mosque Architecture Article
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The Mosque is nowadays classed as a World Heritage Site, and it was commissioned on Visigoth basilica's site by the Emir Abd are-Rahman I in the mid-eighth century. After the Castilian conquest, a Christian cathedral was constructed within its walls. The Mosque was among the largest in the world, achieved a set of cultural, esthetic and technical innovations inspire new trends in the world of construction.
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The Art of Building Cities: City Building According to Its Artistic Fundamentals Architecture Book Report/Review
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The writer has looked at ancient architectural forms that created a system the completely enclosed public squares. He explains that not the tradition anymore. The tendency today is to open them on all sides. The old public squares are being destroyed completely by the outcomes that have come up according to the author’s examination.   
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Church of Santa Reparata Architecture Essay
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The shape of the building is an octagon as it has eight equal sides and a rectangular addition on the western side of the building. The sides have been clad with geometrically patterned color marble. The exterior has a Carrara marble with a green Prato that was reworked in Romanesque style.
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Interior Architecture and Ethical Behavior Architecture Literature review
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Interior design or architecture can be used to bring out the various opportunities that interior architects can use to advocate for environmental sustainability. This paper will focus on various literature reviews and other evidence material in order to explicate what role the interior architects play in the delivery of sustainability and advocating ethical behavior in society.
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Management and Practice Architecture Essay
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Also, a previous Sheffield Architectural graduate worked for Lambeth Living last year and established the link between us and the organization. Second, although we are based in Sheffield a number of our group use to live in London. Third, we are a group of non-profit students. 
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Frank Gehry: Deconstructivist Architecture Architecture Coursework
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Regarding Gehry’s architectural philosophy, some critics note that his early designs and concepts depict modernism because of the prevailing dominance of modernist principles taught in college and practiced in his field, but his overall philosophy later embraced post-modernist concepts, especially Deconstructivism.
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Soil and Concrete Test Architecture Report
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Soil investigation and analysis, as well as wet and hardened concrete testing, will mainly help in determining the practicability of constructing a four-story hotel building on the brownfield site. The soil supports all investments and structures, serving as the natural foundation. A soil test is particularly useful to determine the changing chemical and physical characteristics of the soil. 
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Erich Mendelsohn Jewish German Architect in the Great Britain in 1930-1937 Architecture Essay
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He is one of the prominent architect known for working in the interwar period. He was the best-known representative of the architect profession from 1919-1933.  His office that was in Berlin was one of the busiest architectural offices that had more than forty employees.
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Planning Appraisal for Businesses Architecture Essay
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The northern and western surroundings are unique. The places have a good share of trees and grass vegetation. Together with the fresh breeze that sweeps over the land, it gives a spectacular feeling and comfort as well. A wooden fence separates both the car park and the vegetation. The grass looks neat and plain.
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Architectural Analysis Architecture Essay
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The ‘Five Points in Architecture’ basis was derived from two ideas that Le Corbusier and his friend Max Dubois came up with in the year 1915. One idea, Maison Domino, represented the ‘Five Points in Architecture’ which are Pilotis (Columns), ribbon windows (long horizontal windows), free plan (Open plan), Roof garden, and free façade. 
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Linking Architecture to Nature through Biological System Architecture Research Proposal
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Consequently, the most stimulating fronts originate from the consensus of biology and architecture. Comprehensive knowledge of biological concepts coupled with structural behaviors has remained imperative in designing complex contemporary structures possessing architectural proposals and concepts. 
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Basement Construction Architecture Report
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For example, the basement of a building structure can aid in maximizing the usage of the available space, improving the building's thermal efficiency, and providing a stable construction base for the entire building.
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Virtual Environment Architecture Coursework
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The subsequent report represents a summary of all that I did to the two-story office building, making it as suitable as possible as a working environment. First, I changed the orientation of the building to face west instead of south. Secondly, I added more windows on the east side of the building.
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The Significance of Architectural Plan Architecture Coursework
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Classical architects considered the plan to be the fundamental component of architectural work, which determined how the work could continue. Consideration of the essential factors during the planning phase of the development remains an important aspect which could result in successful development.
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Sustainable Urbanism at Home and Abroad Architecture Essay
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Sustainability means there is a possibility of maintenance over time. A sustainable city refers to a city whose design is based on the environmental effects and whose inhabitants are fellows who are determined to reduce the needed energy inputs, food and water, and through away outputs of water pollution, air pollution, heat, methane, and carbon (IV) oxide.
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Temples and churches in Rome and Greek Architecture Essay
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Four fairs were held, including the Virgin Mary's feast, the presentation, annunciation, assumption, and nativity. Many christens saw the cathedral as a centre for hope, restoration and a place to learn art, reading, writing, and religion. Bishops took the opportunity to convert people to Christianity while educating them.
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History Of Architecture Architecture Book Report/Review
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Given that it was a very novel and revolutionary design, neoclassical architecture really influenced the building of structures world wide. As a result of gaining a significant amount of popularity, neoclassical architecture prominently featured in the building of cathedrals and government buildings
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Affordable Housing, Efficiency and Social Justice Architecture Case Study
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In the meantime, social justice is further achieved through affordable housing because it promises to reduce residential segregation on the basis of income. Thus tensions created by class distinctions and marginalization should be reduced, if not, eliminated within communities in which low-income families have access to affordable housing.
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Marvin House by Ted Cullinan Architecture Case Study
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All the Marvin designs are built with a new unique style to fit the clients. The designers have to sit with their clients to listen to their needs before coming up with the desired structure. Ted Cullinan designed a house in Hampshire for his uncle in 1958.
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Architectural Development and Planning Architecture Report
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A final conclusion and a recommendation have been given regarding the same. It is therefore recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and carry out professional project selection on the following; either commercial office suits in accordance with a core strategy.
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The Equitable Life Building in New York Architecture Case Study
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The taller of this structure are called skyscrapers. There is no one building that can be definitely termed the initial skyscraper. The Equitable Life Building in New York was finished in 1870. At 7 stories and 40 meters, it was the original office structure to characteristics passenger elevators and was the tallest non-church building.
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Thomas Jefferson Building Architecture Report
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When the building was first opened to the public in November 1, 1897, many regarded it as a landmark national monument and its name was subsequently changed in June 13, 1980 as an honor to the U.S President Thomas Jefferson, who played a key role in the establishment of the library in the 1800s.
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Museum of Anthropology by Arthur Erickson Architecture Essay
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Generally speaking, in the museum’s inner hall, there are concrete gates that rise upwards about 49 feet and shelter the totem poles. The totem poles range in height about 12 to 40 feet. A look into the thickness of the beams also indicates that they range from 40-80 feet long and of similar thickness.
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Santa Maria Del Fiore Architecture Essay
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The congregation was planned by Arnolfo di Cambio and affirmed by the committee in 1294. Arnolfo di Cambio composed three wide naves that were completed under the octagonal vault with the center nave covering the region of Santa Reparata.
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The Odeillo Solar Furnace Architecture Case Study
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The Odeillo solar furnace in the south of France at the Pyrenees Mountains is the largest solar furnace in the world. The construction of furnace follows the ideas of scientists like Archimedes of the classical Greek period. The design of the furnace follows the principles of reflection and concentration of solar rays. The furnace produces high temperatures that are utilized in large-scale industrial applications.
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Holism in Architecture Architecture Research Proposal
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Besides, my arguments might have validity issues. I may not be measuring my concepts coherently since they are composed of beings and systems in flux. Some critics may also attack me for thinking that holism can be attained in a world that already has systems which are the opposite of or not supportive of holism.
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Modern Architecture Architecture Essay
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In the category of architecture, an architectural plan is the planning and design for a building and may have architectural drawings calculations, design specifications, time scheduling and other documentation. “Architectural plan” may have several related meanings. Generally, plans are complete drawings of the intended structure that represent the projected when complete. 
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Sexuality and Space Architecture Essay
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The house is designed with the masculine or famine intent for every room according to Adolf loos’s theory of sexuality and space. Specifically, the paper would like to focus on exploring the perceived view of the position of the woman in domestic life. The house has a floor system and arrangement that creates an offsetting of floor plates.
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Explanation on How and Where the Contemporary Architectural Has Challenged the Convention Architecture Essay
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Basques in 1989, devise the Guggenheim Museum's idea, and it has formed a major part of a  bold urban renewal scheme. It was intended to transform the deteriorated port of Bilbao. Bilbao was afflicted by accumulated debts, a 25% unemployment rate, pollution by industrial activities and outmoded steel and iron trades, into the center of clean industries with important tourist and cultural offerings.
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Architecture in the Modern Arab and Islamic World Architecture Article
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Moreover, why, European standards are rated best in Algiers. The above-mentioned sources depicts that it is improper to carry the artistic and aesthetic architectural immunity with the practicality and
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Landmark Park Avenue Skyscraper Architecture Case Study
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Landmark Park Skyscrapers are twin towers along the Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Construction of these towers began in 1949 and completed in 1951. The towers are among the structures designed by famous architect Ludwig Mies van Rohe. The public designated these two towers as the landmarks of Chicago due to their radical and very different design.
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How Can Sustainability Affect Design Architecture Book Report/Review
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Measures of protecting and sustain environment need to be given priority since they are crucial for both flora and fauna survival. Industrialists need to adopt sustainability principles so that every wasteful material is turned into food. Agriculture and businesses also have roles to play in the development of the sustainable environment 
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The Origin of the Statue of Liberty Architecture Essay
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Millions of tourists from around the globe visit the Statue of Liberty each year and it has been a popular and favored backdrop of many American political and private campaigns. Many American organizations still prefer to keep their logo entail it. The Statue of liberty has historical and national significance and served many purposes with diverse meanings.  
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Before Sunset by Linklater Architecture Movie Review
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Lastly, “Before Sunset” brings out the importance of the neighborhood. The urban population seems to affect the rate of development in the neighboring regions of Paris (Stone 34). The contemporary society indicates that people are preoccupied with personal work to the extent of overlooking the neighborhood.
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