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    Write an argumentative essay of at least 2000 words on an issue related to the role of the profession of Architecture or Interior Architects The role in architecture in order to combat the possibility of natural disasters is varied when it comes to rebuilding and housing before‚ after and during the natural disasters. Their essential knowledge and invaluable skills about‚ building materials‚ design and attention to detail is imperative in the prevention of damage to buildings. However‚ unless

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    Gothic Architecture

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    Ages (has) have had a lasting effect on architecture and design today. The enduring values of medieval art and architecture can be split up into five major styles‚ early Christian‚ Byzantine‚ Islamic‚ Romanesque and Gothic. The most influential period was the Gothic‚ which is known for its significant change from classical architecture; this change from classical architecture aided in the Gothic era’s transformation to its own identity. The Medieval period is known for its constant warfare and battle

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    Indian architecture encompasses a wide variety of geographically and historically spread structures‚ and was transformed by the history of the Indian subcontinent. The result is an evolving range of architectural production that‚ although it is difficult to identify a single representative style‚ nonetheless retains a certain amount of continuity across history. The diversity of Indian culture is represented in its architecture. It is a blend of ancient and varied native traditions‚ with building

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    Architecture is a very important aspect of our daily lives‚ and one of the best Architects in the United States is Frank Lloyd Wright. On June 8‚ 1867‚ in Richard Center Wisconsin‚ Frank Lloyd Wright was born. Wright was sent to work on the family farm‚ at the young age of 11. In 1884 conflict between his parents was the cause of their divorce. Wright attended university for less than a semester‚ after which he decided to move to chicago spontaneously in 1887. In Chicago‚ Wright acquires a job

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    Dravidian architecture Dravidian architecture was an architectural idiom that emerged in the Southern part of the Indian subcontinent or South India. It consists primarily of temples with pyramid shaped towers and are constructed of sandstone‚ soapstone or granite. Mentioned as one of three styles of temple building in the ancient book Vastu shastra‚ the majority of the existing structures are located in the Southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu‚ Karnataka‚ Kerala‚ and Andhra pradesh. Various kingdoms

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    French Architecture

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    French Architecture France is a country rich in architecture. You can spend all your days day walking through the streets of Paris‚ or any other region‚ visiting the museums‚ and taking pictures next to one of the many impressive monuments. France has many old monuments and some of them they are in well good condition like the Maison Carrée and the Pont du Gard near Nîmes. The Carolingian dynasty of Charlemagne was a period of innovative buildings‚ using the Romanesque architecture‚ which gave

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    Architecture and the Environment Paper Most often‚ the quality of life and one’s health is attributed to factors such a healthy diet‚ one’s activity level‚ lifestyle‚ and even genetic predisposition. Seldom mentioned is architecture as responsible for one’s well-being. However‚ herein lies a mistake because how and where one lives does affect the way one feels and behaves. Architecture is something surrounding the human population every day. Be it at home‚ at work‚ or anywhere else‚ architecture

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    PAPER British Architecture Anita PURKINS 2012-2013 Table of contents I) Most Famous English Buildings and their history‚ how are they protected? a) Buckingham Palace b) Palace of Westminster c) Windsor Castle d) Big Ben e) Tower of London II) Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England a) English Heritage b) How it is run and missions c) Funding d) Membership III) Modern architecture in England a) International Architecture b) Brutalist architecture c) High-Tech

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    Baroque Architecture

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    Baroque Architecture Works of famous architects and sculptors What is Baroque Architecture? • A Style originating in late 16th Century Italy • Consists of complex Architectural plan shapes‚ often based on the oval. • Dynamic opposition and inter penetration of spaces were favored to highlighten the feeling of motion and sensuality. • Other characteristic qualities include:– Grandeur – Drama and Contrast – Curvaceousness – Twisting elements – Gilded statuary FRANCESCO BORROMINI • He was the son

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    Assignment No. 2 09 February 2013 History of Architecture II Renaissance Architecture in Italy Geographical Renaissance in Italy is best considered geographically under the three great distinctive cities of activities. Florence‚ Rome and Venice. Florence. One of the chief powers of Italy. A centrally situated city-state. The Florentines notonly exerted considerable influence over the whole of Tuscany but carried Renaissance architecture‚ which originated with them‚ much farther afield

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