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    Grandeur in architecture is depicted through an expansive knowledge of the Greek and Roman architecture. This architectural ideology explores the impact architecture has on the attitude, memory and the psychology of those who experience it. People attach importance and interpret physical existence of the built environment with reference to earlier encounters: the earlier existence of grandeur in architecture left an imprint on the conception of scale and location of works of architecture. In…

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    Modern Architecture in Los Angeles In Los Angeles, the captivating buildings of different sizes and structures are an important element to the city’s identity. Common bystanders might only see buildings as structures that are useful as work, commercial, and living places. Even though architecture is an essential component to provide the best use of space, there is more than meets the eye. The architecture of buildings exposes to us a time, a style, and a story that speak an abundant amount of…

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    and its impact became prominently featured during the time of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800’s. These ‘historicizing masks’ were employed, obscuring many fields of intellectual thought, like architecture. At this time, there began an innovative development, what later titled as ‘new architecture,’ and would only become apparent by the architects of the twentieth century that continued the already existing trend established the century prior. In the introduction, the progression from…

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    Less Is A Bore Analysis

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    more. By having less you lose the interesting aspects of complexity. Venturi points that the richness and complexity of modern experience needs to be expressed in our architecture. This is further supported by the statement that function doesn 't follow form and that ornaments are valuable for architecture. Ornaments in architecture have meaning, is intrinsically symbolic, and can be used to communicate ideas. Complexity and contradiction are words seen to have negative meanings in daily…

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    Stan Allen in “Mat Urbanism: The Thick 2-D” describes the nature of mat building and later expanding it into mat urbanism. From the historical context mat design relies more on an organizational style and motivation than one tied to a form. The aim is to manage the diverse changes and rapid movements of man against the more static elements of the city and human landscape that they create. “Mat-building can be said to epitomize the anonymous collective where the functions come to enrich the…

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    The Margaret Esherick House and the poem “Order Is”1 are both considered famous works by the renowned architect Louis I Kahn, however, the ideas put forth by each respective work seem to contradict each other as well as some of his principles. There are several instances where we can see that the ideas seen in his construction do not accurately reflect his ideas and instead go against them. It is these clashing principles that have prevented the Margaret Esherick House from achieving its full…

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    North Church Case Study

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    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 “colonial” take on a church. The sharp edges and rectangular structure shows how the church was not built for an intricate…

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    are crucial in understanding Van de Velde’s linear ornament and the supposed contradictions in his theory. Such tensions I argue, are not only the result of his spiritual and ethical tendencies, but also an attempt in transiting from painting to architecture and - in the wake of increasing criticism against surface ornaments of Jugendstil- they reveal his shift from establishing a theory of ornament related to crafts to a “new ornament” that can have a place in modern architectural theory.…

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    suburban architecture. It examines the success and popular culture of visionary architects from the 1950 's and 60's. Architects like Robyn Boyd, Sydney Ancher, Roy Grounds and Harry Seidler whom adopted the international style of modernism Streets of Your Town is a two-part ABC series, hosted by Tim Ross. Tim is a successful comedian, broadcaster, social commentator and enthusiastic - lover of all things modernism. In this series Tim shares his passion and hopes for Australian architecture. The…

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    If you plan on using foam to keep your roof insulated, you need to make sure that there is enough air circulation around your foam insulation. You need to allow air to move around your foam insulation in order to keep moisture from building up. Here is what you need to do to keep your roof well insulated and well ventilated. Secure Sheathing Over Your Rafters If you are just building your roof, you will need to secure sheathing material over the top of your rafters. If you are redoing the…

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