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Spacial and Architectural Codes, 2005.
A discussion on the spatial and architectural codes of Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This essay explores the architectural spatial codes of Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. It focuses on who the square was designed to be used by and what the space is currently used for. The essay also discusses if the square's significance has changed over the years and if it now or ever really served the citizenry of Toronto.
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"Spatial and Architectural Codes of Nathan Phillips Square Nathan Phillips Square was envisioned and designed in conjunction with the Toronto City Hall buildings, and is located directly in front of and south of City Hall at the northwest corner of Bay and Queen Street ("Viljo Revell" n.p.). Opened in 1965, Nathan Phillips Square was named in honour of Nathan Phillips who served as mayor from 1955 to 1962 ("Toronto City Hall Tour" n.p.). The space consists of a large open area containing a reflecting pool that transforms to a skating rink in winter, a large ramp leading to the second level demonstration gardens of City Hall, Peace Garden, sculptures, and a speakers' corner podium.
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Architecture, 2005.
A discussion of the concept of the envelope of architecture, according to Tschumi and Cheng.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the idea of the envelope of architecture, a boundary between the public sphere and the private sphere, and how this is less and less a boundary and more a porous enclosure. This concept is discussed according to the views of Tschumi and Cheng, in the text edited by them.
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"An interesting aspect of the theoretical elements found in the text edited by Tschumi and Cheng (2003) is made explicit by Colomina (2003), who writes, "The line between public and private no longer coincides with the outer limit of a building" (p. 68). This comment is reflected in different ways in other essays in the text, and it also helps explain some of the direction of architecture today and also traces back to earlier times when clearly the separation between public and private was much more rigid. Colomina also states that architecture always followed medicine, which is why the envelope of architecture corresponds more to the human body than to functional programs. However, Colomina also says that it might be that "the envelope is longer to be found on the outside but has coiled itself up within an imaginary body" (p. 68)."
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The Cashier's Settle, 2005.
An analysis of the the chair, the cashier's settle.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay is a product description that covers the designer, historical context, social context, and design of a chair, the Cashier's Settle. The paper discusses how the original Cashier's Settle is an example of the Glasgow Style, a movement including a combination of influences including Art Nouveau; the Arts & Crafts movement in England, Scottish heritage and Japanese forms, all prevalent at the turn-of-the century in Scotland.
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"The original Cashier's Settle is an example of the "Glasgow Style," a movement including a combination of influences including Art Nouveau; the Art's & Crafts movement in England, Scottish heritage and Japanese forms, all prevalent at the turn-of-the century in Scotland. It was designed and built on commission for a successful tea house in Glasgow in approximately in 1904 and represents an influential part of Mackintosh's "total design" of the Willow Tea Rooms including furniture, light fittings, wall dressing, cutlery and even uniforms. The design also represents the emergence of a movement that would combine both interior and architectural elements."
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William A McDonough, 2005.
An examination of William A. McDonough's ecological architecture.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper introduces William A. McDonough's architecture in the context of current green and ecological trends. The paper makes mention of theoretical background, commonplace examples, and McDonough's perfectly businesslike and successful approach to an 'idealistic' concern of architects that is less often shared by clients.
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"Discussion William A. McDonough is known for practical, aesthetic and ecologically sound design. His firm, McDonough and Partners, is known internationally. McDonough has won several significant awards for public and residential structures and is known for adding features beyond the 'no waste' and 'no harm' directives of ecological architecture in buildings that happen to gather solar energy, purify supplies of water, or generate oxygen, while complying perfectly with 'green' sites in which they are erected. McDonough won the 2001 I.D. Forty Design award and in 1999, was nominated 'Designer of the Year' by Interiors magazine."
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Inigo Jones, 2005.
An examination on the life, times, influences and historical impact of Inigo Jones, a 17th century architect.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper is a brief discussion of Inigo Jones, a seventeenth century architect who rose to prominence in part by introducing Palladian conceits to the British Isles. The paper looks at his early life, his indebtedness to Andrea Palladio and his historical legacy. In particular, the paper notes his influence upon Christopher Wren. In the final analysis, Jones emerges as one of Great Britain's most important architects.
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"The following paper will examine the life, times and impact of Inigo Jones, an architect whose contributions to the modern era of the field have too often been overlooked. The following paper will examine Jones' status as the leading English architect of the seventeenth century. The paper will also examine Jones' indebtedness to Andrea Palladio - specifically his treatises on architecture - and to classical Roman architecture. As the following pages will make clear, Jones' work is typified by distinctive Italian embellishments and flourishes that would have been otherwise impossible had he not been so deeply influenced by the grandeur and splendor of ancient Roman architecture."
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'Ornament and Architecture', 2005.
A review of the thesis 'Ornament and Architecture' by Adolf Loos.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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A paper discussing Adolf Loos' philosophy of architecture in relation to his 'Ornament and Crime' thesis. Loos' saw utilitarian design devoid of ornamentation as needed to promote human creativity. He reacted strongly to mass produced ornament in particular and its ugly implications in terms of how human beings found a false solace in all that ornamentation might hide.
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"Adolf Loos (1870-1933) was born a stonemason's son in Brunn, Czechoslovakia. He studied for two years in the Royal and Imperial State College in Reichenberg, Bohemia, before having to serve two years in the army. He then attended the College of Technology in Dresden, for three years, studying Architecture. He went to the United States where he worked as a mason, floor layer and dishwasher, observing the society around him and admiring much of its architecture. Returning to Europe, he was employed by the architect, Carl Mayreder, and in 1898, Loos had his own practice in Vienna."
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Bungalows, 2005.
A look at the history of the bungalow style home in North America.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper takes a look at the history of the bungalow style home in the USA and how Indian style homes influenced modern North American architecture. According to this paper, one of the main reasons for the popularity of the bungalow style home, is comfort.
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"The word 'bungalow' is defined as a one or one and half story dwelling, with a low-pitched roof. The term originated from the Indian word bangla, which means a low house, which has porches around it. At around the turn of the 20th century, Victorian architecture was prevalent in North America, and people were ready for a move to something less stuffy - something that would put more emphasis on comfort. This set the stage for the rise of bungalows to which many architects would contribute. "
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Vancouver Bungalow, 2005.
An overview of the history and architecture of the Vancouver bungalow.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper analyzes the values embodied in the bungalow house, abundantly present in Vancouver, mostly erected between 1945 and 1960. It loos at the precursor of this bungalow was the California bungalow, which achieved massive popularity a few decades earlier - even to the point that there were mail order bungalows available.
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"The bungalow, popularized in the mid-twentieth century, is still abundant in many areas of Vancouver. Much as the townhouse now offers affordable, space-efficient housing, the bungalow also espoused these values in the form of a detached dwelling. These houses were simple and inexpensive to build, unpretentious, and built for comfort and efficiency - in short, they were just what was needed to accommodate the proliferation of young families and immigrants in the era following the Second World War."
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The Vancouver Bungalow, 2005.
A look at the materials and construction techniques of the Vancouver bungalow.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper briefly reviews the Vancouver bungalow style of the twentieth century by tracing its roots back to the bungalow craze that swept California in the early twentieth century. The paper looks at architectural features of the style, the sort of construction required, and what stamps the Bungalow style as distinct from other types of residences.
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"There can be little doubt that the Vancouver Bungalow form has been a landmark of the Canadian architectural scene. The following paper will look at this architectural innovation of the middle-third of the twentieth century and examine the materials and construction techniques that went into its creation. The paper will also examine the development of this peculiar house style in 1930s California."
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Rem Koolhaas, 2005.
A look at the architecture of Rem Koolhaas.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper looks at architect/pop-culture star Rem Koolhaas who has turned contemporary architecture upside down, forcing many to reexamine the meaning of the craft. It delves into the work and life Rem Koolhaas to see if it can unveil its historical implications.
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"Architecture is one of the oldest human art forms and an invaluable way to explore the past, experience the present and anticipate the future of a society. The ancient Anazasi probably believed that carving their homes deep in tall Colorado cliffs would forever protect them from enemies. Now they are more than a thousand years extinct. Maybe Gustave Eiffel never anticipated that his tower would become the "icon" of Europe for over a century. And certainly, Emperor Shah Jehan had no idea that the Taj Mahal, completed in 1648 to house his dead wife, would still be "the greatest single building on earth" over three hundred and fifty years later (Cruey). But, architecture lasts. Its historicity is tactile and adaptable. It lives with us. One shouldn't forget, however, that behind the brilliance of buildings is a builder, a man or woman capable of molding history into space."
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The Art Gallery of Ontario, 2005.
A look at spatial and architectural codes of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper looks back and review the semiotics of the interior of a major civic space - the Art Gallery of Ontario. This paper briefly analyses the semiotics of this civic space, from foyer to galleries and takes a look at how people are encouraged to interact with the space, works of art and each other.
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The Kaaba, 2005.
A look at the history and details of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper looks at the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and discusses the physical attributes as well as the religious and historical significance of the structure. The paper also briefly discusses the artistic and architectural significance of the building and it's role in the broader context of the Grand Mosque.
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"The Kaaba, or "cube" in Arabic, is an ancient pre-Islamic granite temple in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Located inside the Grand Mosque, it is the holiest site in Islamic religion. Although it is holy, it is not worshiped as an entity itself any more than a church or synagogue, but is considered a focal point for Islamic prayer and worship. When Muslims face Mecca for prayer, it is towards the Kaaba that they are actually facing. According to Islamic tradition, the first Kaaba was built by Adam and is supposedly a replica of the House of God in heaven directly above. It is traditionally believed that the Kaaba was rebuilt by Abraham and his son Ishmael, from whom Mohammad is believed to have descended, however the relationship between the Kaaba and Abraham has been refuted by modern scholars (Hekmat 21). "
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