The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum -- “A Temple of Spirit”
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This 8 page report discusses the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The museum was Frank Lloyd Wright’s final major work and, in many ways, it was a comprehensive representation of his larger vision regarding light, space, and flow and how those elements affect human beings. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Sydney Opera House
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This 5 page paper explores the use, design, construction, and public opinion concerning the Sydney Opera House. Architectural comparisons are also made between Utzon, its designer and LeCorbusier and Saarinen.
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The Three Types of Zen Gardens
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the three different forms of Zen gardens. These forms are as follows: based on landscape paintings, austere and more abstract dry garden, and roji, or tea, garden. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The True Nature and Purpose of “Design”
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This 8 page report discusses the idea that design is not “primarily an artistic activity” and saying that it is truly does “misrepresent the true nature and purposes of design.” Design involves many other characteristics aside from decoration or beauty. It encompasses practicality, functionality, the interface that takes place between an object and the person using it, size, comfort, even what its user thinks about a particular object, and visual appeal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Turn of Gothic Revival from 1841-1902
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17 pages. Gothic Revival in the era of 1841-1902 heralded a return to the building styles of the Middle Ages. This was a style that was most at home in the Europeans countries, although it finally came to its climax in England as well as the United States. The topics include the works of Pugin, Viollet le Duc, Butterfield and Mackintosh. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Use of Form and Light as Found in the Architecture of Le Corbusier, Maekawa, and Zumthor
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the use of form and light in the architectural works of Le Corbusier, Maekawa, and Zumthor. Le Corbusier was the first to use the ideas of different geometrical forms in his work and combined the forms of columns, spheres, cubes and prisms with unconventional support techniques and vertical light which created spaces that were flexible, open and had light effects. Maekawa adapted the techniques he learned from Le Corbusier to his designs in Japan and also incorporated some traditional Japanese elements to create similar effects. Zumthor uses the same principles for his work but also uses and mixes natural elements to create “spaces with soul”. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Use of Reinforced Concrete Design in Civil Engineering
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of this concern in civli engineering. Different types of reinforced concrete design are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Use of Wood I-Joists in Construction
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of the use of I-Joists as utilized in construction, particularly as it respects floors and roofs. Technical information is included along with information about the company's attention to the environment and safety. The Trus Joist Company is highlighted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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A 4 page paper which analyzes the architecture of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Vietnam War Memorial
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This 3 page paper provides a physical description of this monument created in 1982. The architecture and design of the memorial is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Windsor Chair
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A 6 page analysis of the Windsor Chair. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Wooden Churches of the Ukraine
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A 10 page discussion of some of the most fascinating archaeological examples of all time. Constructed of the simplest materials, these churches have endured the centuries to be ever-persistent reminders of a simpler time when, although tools and equipment were quite basic, great wonders could be produced by skilled craftsmen. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Works Of Architect Raymond Hood
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A 5 page research paper on the buildings of architect Raymond Hood. The writer discusses the landmark skyscrapers designed by Hood in the 1920s and 1930s which are still key attractions in the skyline of New York City. From the American Radiator Building to Rockefeller Center, Hood's work is still admired for its use of classic Art Deco design and innovative features. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello -- Reflection of Late 18th Century America
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This 5 page report discusses Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, and the ways in which serves as a manifestation of the values of the society that produced it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Three Ancient Cities / Comparison
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14 pages in length. In this research paper, the writer examines the artistic and architectural backgrounds of three ancient cities : Albania's Burtinti, Mexico's Cholula, and Sicily's Syracuse. It is hypothesized that through an examination of their architecture, we can learn much about the lives of early inhabitants, and the thought that went into urban planning (roadways, aqueducts, etc.;). Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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