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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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Gothic Architecture and Renaissance Architecture, 2005.
A comparative analysis of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares Gothic architecture and Renaissance architecture, showing the change that came over architecture with the shift from the more massive and decorated style of the Gothic to the cleaner classical lines of the Renaissance, a period which also borrowed from the Moslem style to make new use of the dome, as in religious buildings by Brunelleschi.
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"Gothic architecture developed from the Romanesque style and emerged in the twelfth century. It prevailed until the Renaissance beginning in the fifteenth century. Gothic architecture was marked by size and elaborate decorations. However, Gothic architecture was first defined in terms of a change in Romanesque church architecture diagonal ribs were added to the groin-vault, as was first seen at the Abbey Church of St. Denis near Paris (Frankl 1). In part because of its origins, Gothic architecture has long been associated with France and is considered a French style, though in fact, others used it as well. Gothic architecture is probably represented for many people by Notre-Dame de Paris, a facade known from countless stories and other representations as well as for itself. "
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The "San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane", 2005.
An examination of Francesco Borromini's seventeenth century masterpiece, the "San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the design of the structure, the materials and construction methods used in the creation of Francesco Borromini's "San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane". It also looks at the decor and furnishings of the "San Carlo" and its over-all style and function.
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This paper is a brief exploration of Borromini's celebrated San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane. More specifically, this paper will examine the spatial organization and planning of the project, the materials and construction methods used, the decor and the furnishings that make the San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane such a landmark of modern architecture, the over-all "style" of the room and the functions it serves. As will soon become evident, this room serves as an historic and imperishable legacy to its creator.
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Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector, 2005.
Examines the life and career of this Ohioan architect.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 12 sources, $ 169.95
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This paper is a review of the life and times of Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector. Among other things, the paper examines the circumstances of her life, the female architects who influenced her, the struggles she faced, the works she produced, and the legacy she left behind. This paper also explores the lack of collective memory that is plaguing women in the architectural field.
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"This paper is a review of Ohio female architects. In particular, this paper is a review of Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector, one of the state's first female architects and, arguably, one of its best architects ever. This paper will review the life and professional accomplishments of Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector and put her achievements in their proper perspective. As an additional note, this paper will also make brief mention of Alice E. Johnson and other early women architects who pushed the boundaries that society forced upon them. The reason for their inclusion in a paper about Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector is that it is quite likely that without women like Alice E. Johnson and others, Hayden Rector would never have reached the heights she scaled in her life. The paper will also examine the legacy of Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector as it relates to young women in Ohio and in America."
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Architecture, 2005.
An overview of the study of architecture.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper answers a series of questions about architecture and the study of architecture and considers some of the elements of design that can be better understood with the study of other disciplines. In this paper, the job of the designer is seen as the designer bringing some kind of order to the design, and training for this has to extend beyond simple aesthetics and extend to a knowledge of mechanics, philosophy, psychology, and other disciplines that can aid in the process and make the finished design both appealing and useful.
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"Design is both a task and a goal, for it takes elements that are not ordered and gives them order. This can be in architecture, urban design, or the design of spaces, furniture, products, mechanisms, and so on. In each case, the designer brings some kind of order to the creation, and training for this has to extend beyond simple aesthetics and extend to a knowledge of mechanics, philosophy, psychology, and other disciplines that can aid in the process and make the finished design both appealing and useful, with "useful" broadly defined so that even if it refers to the design of a garden made to be soothing, that fact makes it useful. Design thus entails first understanding the elements to be included in the design and then the effect that the design will have on the human beings who experience it."
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Home Building, 2005.
This paper outlines a Home Building Project Implementation Plan for a couple's dream home.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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"This paper discusses and outlines a couple's plan for building their dream home. The couple hires a project management company to create a Home Building Project Implementation Plan (PIP). The plan contains the following subsections: executive summary, scope statement, assumptions, constraints, work breakdown structure, network design, responsibility assignment, budget plan, schedule plan, issue and change management plan, quality specifications, project dependencies, project metrics, human resources requirements, and resource planning Gantt chart."
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"Mary-Jo and Bobby Doe have decided to build their dream home and have requested the project management services of Home Builders' Inc (HBI). HBI helps owners to organize and plan the designing, financing and constructing through project management tools for home-building construction. The major participants involved in the Home Sweet Home project include Mary-Jo and Bobby Doe, architects, engineers, financial institution and builders who hire subcontractors for structural, mechanical, electrical and other specialty work."
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Architecture, 2005.
This paper studies three different buildings in Orlando, Florida from an architectural perspective.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper evaluates three distinct architectural structures in Orlando, Florida, each of which captivates the attention of visitors and residents on a daily basis. The paper relates that each of these structures was built to last and each offers a unique vision that is often stunning to the eye. The paper notes that each structure is aesthetically pleasing to the eye for a variety of reasons.
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"The beauty and detail of many buildings are some of the most stunning aspects of the architecture world, as many constructs around the word provide a fascinating examination of various architecture styles and concepts. Throughout the United States, architecture serves a number of purposes and the diversity of styles in buildings demonstrate the necessity to maintain a level of distinctiveness in the picturesque environment. For example, the city of Orlando, Florida possesses many beautiful buildings, which are unique in many different ways. The following discussion will examine three different buildings in this city, emphasizing their architecture and the detail that was constructed in each building structure from top to bottom. The SunTrust Center, located on South Orange Avenue, is a stunning piece of architecture, which reveals the unique vision of its creator."
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Ozias Leduc, 2005.
This paper analyzes the artist Ozias Leduc of Quebec.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 15 sources, $ 160.95
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This paper examines the life and work of artist Ozias Leduc, an artist who lived in relative obscurity most of his life and only achieved some renown in the 1940s and after. The paper explains that most of his work was unknown until the middle of the twentieth century, except for some of his architectural work renovating or restoring church buildings. The paper discusses how his works show expressions of religious belief and also an affiliation with the natural environment surrounding Quebec.
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"Ozias Leduc lived in relative obscurity most of his life and only achieved some renown in the 1940s and after. This painter had an influence on others primarily in terms of direct contact, meaning he taught them or sponsored them in some way and so influenced their work. Most of his work was unknown until the middle of the twentieth century, except for some of his architectural work renovating or restoring church buildings. His works show expressions of religious belief and also an affiliation with the natural environment surrounding Quebec."
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Female Architects, 2005.
This paper discusses female architects in Ohio and focuses on Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 13 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper briefly reviews the life and times of Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector. The paper describes her significant life achievements, the sexism she faced and the reason why society must remain vigilant against such attitudes today. Additionally, the paper contains thirteen sources, mostly internet-based, providing important information on this woman.
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"The matter of female architects in Ohio is an interesting one because, historically, women in Ohio - as elsewhere in America - faced great difficulty. Ms. Hayden - she later married James Rector and assumed the nomenclature Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector - was also an outspoken suffragist ("Women in Ohio History - Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector" 2005, paragraph 12). Fortunately, her papers can still be accessed in various University collections throughout America ("Guide to the Manuscript Collections - Hayden, Florence Kenyon" 2005, paragraph 36). Ms. Hayden's work did not begin and end with her design of the elegant Oxley Hall Women's Residence at the University of Ohio. She also designed the home of Ohio millionaire Ellis O. Jones ("Old Towne East - An Historic Neighborhood" 2005, paragraph 1)."
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Early Modernism, 2005.
This paper describes the style of modernism in architecture and its influences.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper explains that modernism is a term used to describe the styles of architecture, arts and literature of the twentieth century. The paper defines the style of modernism in architecture as a form that takes on a clean line and functional focus. The paper discusses how the contemporary world still feels the effect of the modernist influence. The paper concludes that one must wonder if it is on its way to becoming the new traditionalism.
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"Modernism is a term used to describe the styles of architecture, arts and literature of the twentieth century. The style of modernism in architecture describes a form that takes on a "clean" line and functional focus. It is a "rational" form of architecture that uses non-traditional forms and materials. According to "Contemporary Architects" on the Edinburgh Architecture website: Modern Architecture became linked to a certain genre of building and thus over time wasn't really 'modern' anymore. Contemporary Architecture currently has less baggage; it is not affected by fall-out from the reign of a certain style."
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Postmodern Architecture, 2005.
This paper discusses the term "postmodernism" with a focus on postmodern architecture.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper defines what postmodernism in the field of architecture is by looking at the Milwaukee Art Museum designed by Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava. The paper begins by looking at what postmodernism is in general, defining the term and movement. Then the paper looks at what postmodern architecture is, in relation to modernist design. Finally, the paper examines it in the light of Calatrava's 2001 building.
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"The cool kids call it "po-mo." The literate among us toss the term around at wine-and-cheese parties. The academics who tower over us apply it to children's cartoons and sketchy literature and nauseating paintings, as if they know some secret, tucked away in some ivory tower that the rest of us are missing. The rest of us, in the meantime, wonder whether there is a hyphen, a space, or nothing at all in the term that we all know as "postmodernism." The prefix "postmodern" has been used to describe, analyze and tag just about every work of art or academic pursuit during the past half century."
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Golden Mean in Art and Architecture, 2005.
This paper discusses Greek culture and beliefs and looks at the Golden Mean in art and architecture.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper briefly looks at Greek art and architecture to determine the relationship between them and broad cultural and/or philosophical currents animating Greek society and culture. Specifically, this paper examines the relationship of the Greek concept of the "golden mean" to art and architecture in the classical world and suggests that there are interesting manifestations of the Golden Mean in Greek art and architecture.
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"The culture and beliefs of the ancient Greeks clearly manifested themselves in the artwork they produced. This paper examines the relationship of the "Golden Mean" to the art and architecture of the Greeks. What should become apparent is that the "Golden Mean" - which in the world of art meant an emphasis upon harmony, balance, symmetry and austere beauty - was an animating factor in the vase work and architecture of the Greeks. This paper examines the above-mentioned relationship by looking first at examples of the "Golden Mean" in Greek pottery. From there, the paper examines the presence of the "Golden Mean" in Greek architecture. Specifically, because of its pre-eminent place in the architecture of the ancient world, special attention is devoted to the design of the Parthenon."
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