Essays on Architecture

The concern of ethics is our relation to ourselves, others and to the world, and these relations are articulated through architecture. To understand the ethics of architecture we must consider various factors such as culture, structure, material and means of construction. Truth in architecture can...

Astonishing structures in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt truly showed their values in society and their outstanding capabilities as a civilization. In ancient Mesopotamia, ziggurats were constructed by kings to show their devotion to the city-state’s god. A ziggurat is a massive rectangular stepped-tower that is...

In this essay, I will be discussing the importance of culture and environment in a modernist era of architecture; the importance of retaining an identity whilst adapting a growing movement.­ In my opinion, one should always seek to create the most efficient and effective design,...

Color today is a visual communication tool. It helps us to describe what an object or even a concept is like. Today the development of the use of color is very advanced and we have even studied its effects on the physical and psychological world...

The Mackenzie Hall located at 3277, Sandwich Street in the city of Windsor was chosen as the subject of this report. The Hall was built by Alexander Mackenzie in 1855, who later became the prime minister of Canada. It is located at one of the...

In the countries around the world there exist a lot of buildings that have been reconstructed and maintained due to their high value. They require maintenance and specific care in treatment and they are so valuable because they present the cultural heritage of that country....

It takes a lot of work to be accomplished in any field of work. If you want to be an architect you need to graduate high school and get a bachelor’s degree. A Bachelor of Architecture usually takes about 5 years to get. You need...

History of Ancient Egyptian Architecture Everything began out on the predynastic and early dynastic in which the idea of structure turned into first explored. The obelisks are huge stone monuments with four-sided and a tapered pinnacle that mirror the courting among the gods and the...

January 17, 2018 Advanced Geometry Architecture Paper The Robie House: Chicago, Illinois The Frederick C. Robie House, or the Robie House for short, is a National Historic Landmark in Chicago Illinois located on the campus of University Chicago in Hyde Park. The building was designed...

According to the 2018 Smiling Report conducted by Better Business (a company that conducts market research), Hong Kong is one of the most grim-faced cities in the world, ranking 25 out of 29 cities, and ranked the last and second-last in 2016 and 2017 respectively....

A day without Internet would feel like we have travelled back to the past, where we are so primitive, we are left with a great void, absence of Information. Technology has developed to a stage where we started feeling Incomplete without it, our engineers strive...

Marielys Delgado ARC5744 Questions on Turn-of –the-century Modernism Hermann Muthesius wrote that objects should express a ‘will-to-form’. What does that mean and what is the role of the designer in creating them? Give an example. Herrmann Muthesius believed that the only problem that modern architecture...

Design elements Lighting The lighting of the building was inspired by the traditional African craft of basket-weaving from the rural villages of South Africa. The light touches the materials ever so slightly showing the texture of the exposed materials. The materials selected were selected because...

Living spaces within an architectural concept revealed itself distinctly during the twentieth century. It was during this time when Mies van der Rohe and Tadao Ando explored new architectural and spatial thoughts that were not only supposedly conceptualized but also used in practice during current...

The following research paper will critically engage with the architectural movement known as Modernism. This will be done by engaging in its formal, spatial, tectonic, philosophical and the broad contextual characteristics, to establish a theoretical framework. This frame work will then be applied in evaluating...

The early Theaters have been designed by greeks by which the folks would possibly see the performances of humor, disaster, and satyr performs. The concept was showcased by them throughout the Aegean that theaters grew to turn into a top quality of the panorama of...

Renaissance Humanism has its roots in classical antiquity and has profoundly influenced western society and architecture. Present an evidenced argument either for or against a revival of humanist ideals in the 21st century. PNumber: P17191909 Session 2017/18 STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY I confirm by submitting this...

In the essay “Space Invaders,” Geoff Manaugh describes the thought processes of burglars and the amazing ways they manage to burgle homes and businesses. He also describes how burglars seem to understand architecture better than any one and one can learn a lot from burglars...

Proportions are understood as a cooperation of different parts in a whole. It is a commonly known term called proportion. But trying to understand the proportion in architecture turns out to be more complex due to massive amount of hidden information and theories, but those...

This proposal examines the production of visually striking/brilliant palatial houses built by the chettiars during the colonial era between 1860 and 1930 as a result of industrial capitalism. I primarily look upon the elaborately painted ornamental houses that bureaucrats as a statement of social achievement,...

As defined by Merriam Webster, architecture the art or science of designing and creating buildings. While the word itself is narrowly defined, the art itself is broad, and the science complex. Therefore, being considered a master or impactful, is a feat that few reach. For...

When people go overseas to places such as Europe, many of them like to admire the architecture. However, not many of them would be able to tell the difference between two major styles of architecture, Romanesque and Gothic. Both are of them are buildings made...

I chose to talk about Wright in particular because I believe his architectural style and design were very unique and interesting to see. As a Civil Engineer major, it fascinates me how much the structure of a building has changed over time. Also, I enjoy...

Introduction I view the Personal Process Project is an opportunity to take charge of my own learning and be independent while finding answers. It is very important to choose a topic that will inspire me to remain focused and submersed in the project throughout the...

“Architecture should speak of its time and place but yearn for timelessness”. (Frank Ghery) One of the most interesting treatise of Christopher Alexander is “The Timeless way of Building” that was first published in 1979. The author of the book Christopher Alexander himself is an...

While colonization is often characterized by the establishment of a central power defining the social, spatial and economic processes of a society, it is only the basis upon which societies begin to develop their own identity. “In a world where institutions are reflected in building...

ABSTRACT Architectural design has always been interdependent on human psychology. All human beings are unique and so are their abilities to perceive & absorb from their environment. Human Psychology starts developing as soon as a baby is conceived till death and keeps evolving from birth...

Time Square is an iconic landmark in New York and one of the busiest tourist attractions in the world, with a 39 million visitors every day, located in the hearth of Manhattan, stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. It is a major commercial...

Introduction- One of the oldest marks of Indian pride that has existed for centuries is our architecture. We have not only had the most diverse styles of architecture but also the most beautifully designed one. Temple architecture has also proved to be a source of...

Introduction The construction of the city is influenced by historical architecture and the collective memory of the people, which help to shape both the layout of the city and reinforce the place’s identity. This essay addresses the historical significance of Reading Abbey and examines its...