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Los Angeles Architecture, 2006.
"This paper studies the book 'Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies' by Reyner Banham.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 2 sources, $ 106.95
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In this article the writer examines the architecture of the city of Los Angeles. In order to make this analysis, the writer discusses Reyner Banham's book 'Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies'. The writer looks at how Banham studies different environments, topography and collections of architecture within Los Angeles.
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"In his book 'Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies', Reyner Banham contributes to the literature on architecture by analyzing specifically the architecture of Los Angeles, a city known for its variety and sprawling dimensions. The author combines insights into the two by showing how the city can be divided into different sections on the basis of differing ecologies, by which he means different environments, different topography, and different clusters of architecture linked to each of the regions he considers. He offers four ecologies in his analysis, showing at the same time aspects of the history of the city and of the state of California, a history that helped shape these differing ecologies."
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Scientific Management and German Design, 2006.
A discussion about the relationship between scientific management and German modernist art and how this relationship impacted German graphic art in a manner that continues today.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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The relationship between scientific management and German modernist art and architecture has often been overlooked - which is unfortunate insofar as the former has greatly impacted the latter and provided it with some of its most conspicuous and enduring features. With this in mind, this paper explores this link by looking at examples of Taylorist sensibility in four noteworthy German designers; this paper also touches briefly upon how the works of these individuals - particularly Margarete Schutte-Lihotzky - reflected the dominant rationalist and modernist traits of the epoch and, in effect, set about creating a legacy for German graphic and architectural design which has persisted the present age.
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The Heb-Sed Festival, 2006.
An examination of the Heb-Sed (or Sed) Festival of ancient Egypt.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 6 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper discusses how few ancient civilizations have given so much as have the ancient Egyptians. Like their Greek counterparts, the Egyptians' innovations in the areas of mathematics, architectural design, mythology, literature (albeit in the Egyptian case, hieroglyphics) and government were seized upon as exemplars by later empires in both the Western and Middle Eastern worlds. The paper examines a certain aspect of ancient (and still fairly inscrutable) Egyptian society known as the Sed Festival.
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Power Center Assignment, 2006.
An analysis of the Erin Mills Power Center located in the City of Mississauga.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper reviews the modern concept of the power center. This paper defines the power center as "...those shopping centres that are designed or renovated specifically to attract big box tenants". This assignment examines a specific power center to explore their use of space and retail strategies. The power center this paper reviews is the Erin Mills Power Center located in the City of Mississauga. It is bordered by Highway 403 on the west so that the power center can be easily accessed by car by people from other cities.
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Ne-Modernist Design, 2006.
This paper compares neo-Modernist design to post-Modernist design and analyzes the neo-Modernist reaction to post-Modernist design.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses neo-Modernist reaction to post-Modernism's nihilism and relativism in a return to an emphasis on materials and intended function. The paper includes examples and provides several theoretical comments in addition to addressing the significance of the examples provided.
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"The post-1985 Neo-modernist movement has sought to recover the sometimes stark, functionalism of Modernism but taking into account its critique. The results include architecture and other design that can be aesthetic and far less utilitarian in appearance than its 20th century predecessor of Modernism. Also, neo-Modernism offers a response to the more jarring or whimsical elements of what was considered post-modern design, in an effort to restore design for people, and not just an appreciative elite wishing to probe the limits of post-modern experimentation."
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The Architecture of London and Paris, 2006.
A Comparison of the architecture of London and Paris from approximately 1400 to 2000.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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The following paper reviews the architecture of London and Paris during the period stretching from AD 1400 to 2000. The paper explores the similarities and differences between the two cities as it pertains to architecture; suffice it to say, while there are general similarities there are many more differences, and the paper explores how architectural divergences explain the differences in atmosphere and appearances between the two metropolises. At the same time the paper considers the differing architectural styles that distinguish the two world class cities.
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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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