Architectural style

in regards to mimsesis, hermeneutics, and univalent categories. His exploration focuses greatly on the interaction between different styles. He argues that many scholars try to view the different styles of Gothic architecture as independent entities and fail to connect them back to the others, their “siblings” as he calls them. Instead, Binski argues that the styles of architecture and art of the medieval period interact with one and other and create tension within themselves. He believes they…

materials. Discover the ultimate hotel that postulates an unparalleled feeling and an experience of a personalized paradise away from home. The building has a unique layout and its façade is inspired by a traditional courtyard with its Renaissance-style portal of moulded bricks. It has beautifully planted and well trimmed plants and hedges that give a remarkable feel of nature. Taking a stroll in the hotel in itself is pleasing, call it a peaceful haven; you find complete tranquility. Take a…

While secular clergy would not allow such a practice, the mendicant churches saw this as an opportunity to secure financial support and expand their churches. This led to great tension between secular clergy and the friars, but it also led to architectural changes within the churches…

heat. With the exception of the cupboard, chest, and dressing box, which have some decorative elements like mixed types of carved wood, there is nothing overtly ornate in this house. Unlike later 18th century homes, the house does not have a distinct style or any unnecessary decorative pieces. Everything in the home, the beds, dresser, table, chairs, and fireplace has a specific use and function for the inhabitants. While there are many elements that make the Brown-Pearl house distinctly 17th…

ARCHITECTURAL STYLES OF HOMES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY There are five different styles of homes situated in the Hudson Valley currently available. Each provides a variety of benefits for the potential homebuyer. The Split Level home - Most of these were constructed in the 1950’s, and are distinguished by their resourceful use of space. The homeowner enters from the front door directly into the main living space – a living room, dining room, and kitchen. One staircase leads to the upstairs…

The North Church located in Market Square of Portsmouth, NH was originally built in 1657 and was rebuilt in 1854, with the latest restoration in 1978 (CITE). The church was primarily built using brick, wood, and stone to commemorate the colonial style of Portsmouth and its ancestors beforehand. Brick is the primary material used to give the building a more structured look and show that the town has not drifted from its colonial roots. The brick also provides the building at the time a more…

The Telecom Building, Wellington I have chosen the (Old) Telecom Building in Wellington as my study of Wellington buildings. The reason why I have made this selection is because of my curiosity. The way this building appeals to me and attracts me in is its strange green façade exterior, hooked my eyes every time I walk pass Manners Street. The Telecom Building is located at 13 – 27 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington. After a quick online search, it was very easy to find out that the building…

visible from the houses in a sub development to skyscrapers located in cities all around. Every building or structure no matter how small or how large started as a design created by an architect. The styles of architecture varies around the world and from architect to architect, each person has their own style of design. Becoming an architect requires a lengthy and expensive college education along with an internship for a student to become certified. Even though the path to become an architect…

Greene and Greene, Gamble House, Pasadena, 1908 Richard Neutra, Lovell Health House, Los Angeles, 1929 Chris Rice ARE 36 Compare and contrast the architects’ styles, views on architecture, and the attributes of the specific houses listed above. Discuss how these buildings compare to others of the same times period. At a quick glance, the Gamble and Lovell homes could not be more different and for the most part that is a correct evaluation. There are however some similarities. The…

1 Introduction . The scope of this thesis is analyzing and understanding the architectural design relationship and principles of interor design and urban square design. The scope is going to analyze the design principle relationship similaritites and differences between urban square design and interior space design. Urban squares are the examples of urban design principle in architectural area. Urban square design is result of the urban space design.The thesis is going to focus on urban square…