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Robert Moses, 2006.
A discussion regarding the man, Robert Moses, and his successful career in urban planning.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses Robert Moses, the man understood to be a titan in the field of urban planning. This paper describes Moses, saying that his preeminence in his field is such that serious scholars can mention his name in the same sentence as not only Paris's Baron Haussmann, but also Louis XIV, Peter the Great, and Soviet dictator Stalin. Moses is said to have shaped the city of New York.
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Gothic Design, 2006.
A review of the history of Gothic architecture and interior design.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 2 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses interior design during and after the Gothic revival of the late eighteenth century, noting that True Gothic architecture originally developed from the Romanesque style, emerging in the twelfth century. According to the paper, this style dominated until the beginning of the Renaissance in the fifteenth century. Gothic architecture is noted for size and elaborate decoration. However, Gothic architecture is first defined in terms of a change in Romanesque church architecture when diagonal ribs were added to the groin-vault, as is first seen at the Abbey Church of St. Denis near Paris.
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"Gothic architecture developed in the twelfth century and was revived several times, notably with a major revival beginning in the eighteenth century and spreading throughout Europe and to America. Gothic interior design was included, though it changed over this time and was often more an evocation of the Gothic rather than an actual copy of the original style. From the mid-eighteenth century until the rise of Fascism in this century was a long era in Italian history during which certain trends cold be observed that linked the decades together. At the beginning of this era, Italy as a country did not exist. "
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Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies, 2006.
A critical book review of "Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies" by Reyner Banham.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper is a critical book review and proposal on the book "Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies" by Reyner Banham, noting that the author points out how Los Angeles architecture involves a mixture of styles and a variety of responses to the environment of the city. In addition, Banham expands the concept of architecture by noting how much of Los Angeles is represented by specialized architecture like the freeway intersections that so represent the culture of the city.
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"California is often set forth as a cultural leader and as the state in which new ideas, fads, styles, and trends begin and then move out across the country. Los Angeles is a media leader in the United States and the world and so is one of the prime sources for these new concepts. A study of the architecture of Los Angeles can thus be seen as a look at the beginning point for many architectural movements and features and may suggest something about how the rest of the country relates to architecture. In this book by Reyner Banham, the author..."
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Architecture in Vancouver, 2006.
An analysis of the history behind the architectural design of Canada Place in Vancouver.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses Canada Place which is located on the waterfront of downtown Vancouver. It specifically discusses the history behind the construction of the building and the architectural design. The paper goes on to describe public opinion of the architecture of the structure, as well as the opinion of architectural critics.
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"Architecture in Vancouver In this essay I review Canada Place, a very unusual building situated at the bottom of Howe Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I consider this to be a post-modernist building. Canada Place is located on the waterfront of downtown Vancouver. It was built for "Expo 86" - the World Fair that was held in 1986 in Vancouver. The objective was an attempt to rival the impressive Sydney Opera House in Australia. The outcome was a somewhat strange looking building that elicits a wide variety of responses that run the gamut from admiration to disgust.The only thing it does not evoke is boredom. People have compared it to a tent, a camping trip, an insect and a sailing ship. "
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Defining Europe, 2006.
This paper discusses and reveals searches and databases used for defining Europe.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This document addresses the organization and effectiveness of two separate art and architecture databases. The writer explains that the Camio and Bridgman databases are compared for organization, complexity, and comprehensiveness. The writer concludes that the Bridgman is found to be more extensive and organized periodically, whereas the Camio is less extensive and organized more thematically.
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"In assessing the effectiveness and relevance of these two databases, Camio and the Bridgman Art Library, relative to the Europa myth, it is best to begin with a description of the search topic itself. Europa is a figure from Greek Mythology from which the continent of Europe derives its name. According to predominant Greek legend Europa was the target (one of many) of Zeus' amorous intent. Zeus adopts the form of a bull and kidnaps Europa taking her to the island of Crete where, after revealing his true identity, Zeus makes her the first Queen of Crete. Another version, retold by Herodotus, has Europa being kidnapped by Minoans and thereafter being taken to Crete. Regardless of the variation the result is the same in that Europa was taken to Crete and that eventually Greece came to be referred to by this name and by association, the European continent."
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The Seagram Building, 2005.
An architectural discussion on the Seagram building.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper analyzes one of the architectural structures of New York, the Seagram building. It discusses the structure of the building and gives a brief survey of the aspects of international style. The paper applies these concepts of international style to this observation of the Seagram building. The author describes it as a powerful postmodern reflection of this style.
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"Even on an overcast day, it is striking to note the bronze, almost sunny tints, reflecting off of the Seagram building. That is it so striking is testament to the thinking that went into its design. Indeed, the exterior of the building is supposed to be striking. It is supposed to be the presentation the building exposes to the world. When Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (Mies) designed this building, he was realizing a design that had been waiting to be built by him for years. Strictly speaking, the Seagram building is not part of the International Design genre to which it is most often associated. However, a survey of what International Design entails and a close examination of the Seagram building reveal that not only should it be associated with that genre, but it should also be hailed as a..."
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Sustainable Architecture, 2005.
A discussion on sustainable architecture in the 21st century.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper looks closely at the emergence of sustainable architecture and its function in the 21st century. The paper is broken down into three parts: the philosophy, the materials utilized and the importance of the design of sustainable architecture. To aid in this analysis, three central sustainable architects are also included in this research.
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"Sustainable architecture has become a movement within architecture in this last century. In accordance with recent environmental movements, sustainable architecture attempts to save and share resources, to save and spare economically. King writes that the "shift to a sustainable, ecologically restorative way of life in city and countryside, guaranteeing fair shares of resources and opportunities across space and time, will involve the bitterest struggles over material interests" (9). This mentality is fundamental to the conservation and continuation of our species. It incorporates a new element of creativity into the work of an architect, which can be a rejuvenating element, as the art of architecture is as old as they come. The use of such designs into the 21st century shows a respect for our children and an equal respect for our earth, and, as our materials begin to ..."
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Inside and Outside, 2005.
This paper examines Robert Venturi's "Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture" that discusses bringing the interior and exterior together.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the meaning of Robert Venturi's statement that architects now work to bring the interior and exterior closer together. Their goal is to make the exterior reflect the interior, with one way of achieving this melding being the use of flowing space. The paper notes that other means have also been taken to achieve this combination of interior and exterior in buildings.
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"What Robert Venturi writes in his book "Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture" is on the one hand intuitive and fits with what many people realize as a matter of course; namely, that the exterior of a building does not necessarily reveal what is on the interior. Venturi notes the effort by architects to bring the interior and exterior closer together when he writes, Contrast between the inside and the outside can be a major manifestation of contradiction in architecture. However, one of the powerful twentieth century orthodoxies has been the necessity for continuity between them: the inside should be expressed on the outside. But this is not really new---only our means have been new. One way of achieving this melding has been the use of flowing space, which "produced an architecture of related horizontal and vertical planes." Other means have also been taken to achieve this combination of interior and exterior in buildings."
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Physiological Space, 2005.
A discussion of the dimension of Physiological Space in architecture.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper discusses Physiological Space in architecture, noting that this dimension both allows and encourages the viewer to orient him or herself with the work and to gain meaning from the experience. The physiological space is not simply a reflection of physical space but includes a psychological dimension that cannot be discounted. The paper explains that the way the viewer is oriented to the art involves not merely where he or she stands and how he or she relates physically to the work, but also the mental constructs involved, the psychological reactions and other internal processes.
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St. Etienne Cathedral in Bourges, 2005.
Gothic church architecture and the St. Etienne Cathedral in Bourges, France.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper is on the history and design of St. Etienne Cathedral in Bourges, France, which is a good example of gothic church architecture. The constuction of the cathedral is examined and the paper discusses typical French Gothic style.
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"St. Etienne Cathedral in Bourges, France is a good example of gothic church architecture. This edifice, along with Cathedral Chartres, is the first cathedral of the high-Gothic era and was the starting point for the typical French Gothic style. Construction on the cathedral began in 1195, and the choir was completed in 1214, the nave between 1225-1250, and the west facade sometime in the 1270's. The north tower fell in 1505 and was rebuilt in 1542 ("Cathedral, Bourges No. 1" paras. 1-2). The plan of the cathedral is simple and was derived from the plan for Notre-Dame de Paris. At least, the exterior is so derived, while the interior is quite different from that more famous cathedral. The basic structure involves double-sided aisles, and it is double ambulatory and has no transept. The volume of the nave is the same as the cathedral at Chartres, with a width of 15 meters and a height of 37.."
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Public Space in the St. Clair West Corridor, 2005.
An urban design paper with emphasis on the importance of the walkability of urban neighbourhoods.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper examines the feasibility of the revitalization of St. Clair Avenue. The paper explains the location and its surroundings. The expected results are to provides an opportunity to revitalize the area and linkages between the residents and St. Clair by transforming the area into a pedestrian pocket. The paper analyzes whether the chosen area has the elements required to be a successful neighbourhood, using the set measurements of Michael Southworth.
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"The revitalization of St. Clair Avenue north of the Green/Arts Barn Project along with the redevelopment of the transportation infrastructure along St. Clair Avenue provides an opportunity to revitalize the area and linkages between the residents and St. Clair by transforming the area into a "pedestrian pocket. (Southworth, 1997)" This project is of interest at this time because the area presently has the elements required to be a successful neighbourhood, as described by Michael Southworth in a research article that looks at the importance of the walkability of urban neighbourhoods."
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Postmodern Literature, Architectural Thinking and Experience, 2005.
The influence of postmodern literature upon architectural thinking and experience in the post-modern age.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper examines the correlation between postmodern literature and postmodern architecture by reviewing three notable postmodern literary works and how their features (principally a disavowal of traditional, historical myth) may be found in three post-modern architectural marvels of today. These two disciplines are at the forefront of a new age of meta-cognition, one that rebuilds the past by de-constructing it.
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"There is, perhaps predictably, a strong relationship between postmodern literature and postmodern architecture. One says "predictably" because architects and literary artists are both sculptors and creators and are thus subject to the same broad intellectual fetishes or contretemps. With this in mind, the following paper will examine the correlation between postmodern literature and postmodern architecture by reviewing three notable postmodern literary works and how their features (principally a disavowal of traditional, historical "myth") may be found in three post-modern architectural marvels of today."
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