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The Business Skyline, 2002.
This paper examines the development of skyscrapers or superstructures in two American cities: Chicago and New York City.
3,225 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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Abstract
This paper describes Chicago and New York City?s revolutionary skyscraper architecture. It explains the history of each city and emphasizes their development and planning. The paper illustrates each city?s history relating to its grid and individual events and explains how the skyscraper came into existence in each city and changed our urban world. The paper use historical illustrations and maps along with the written essay to describe the growth of skyscrapers in both cities
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. City Planning
III. Chicago?s Early City Planning
IV. New York City?s Early City Planning
V. How Skyscraper Height Evolved
VI. Skyscrapers in Chicago
VII. Skyscrapers in New York City
VIII. Skyscrapers Take Form
IX. Chicago?s Interior Form
X. New York City?s Interior Form
XI. A Final Thought
XII. Bibliography
XIII. Picture References
From the Paper
"Architecture is an interesting art form due to its strong ties with the construction industry, which in turn a product of the socioeconomic behavior of a society. One of the grandest architectural accomplishments is the design and completion of a superstructure, known as the skyscraper. Since the turn of the century, the city fabric of two American cities, Chicago and New York City, have been involved in a heated race towards the sky. These superstructures continue to grow in size and in number due to advances in materials, structural designs, and technology. The function of the skyscraper is to serve as a commercial purpose. As these buildings cast heavy shadows over the busy city landscape, people notice their dominance and power. To the general public, big is good; in terms of building, the taller the better. Many people agree, as well as deny, that the skylines of Chicago and New York City are similar. To expose which acquisition is true, one first needs to discover how the skylines of these two cities have developed."
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The Duomo Cathedral, 2007.
An overview of the history and architecture of the Duomo Cathedral in Florence.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 63.95
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One of the most distinguishing aspects of Florence's skyline, the dome of the cathedral (Duomo), Santa Maria del Fiore, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The result of years of hard work, which was filled with more that six centuries of often-tragic history, the building was originally designed by Amolfo di Cambio in 1294. This paper examines the Duomo Cathedral, by considering its architectural structure, form, and style, while also giving some reflection to popular trends and beliefs during the cathedral's construction, and the ways in which these changed and shaped its architectural form.
Outline:
Introduction
Historical Timescale
Conclusion
From the Paper
" Although the cathedral is basic architectural design was created by Amolfo di Cambio, who was also the designer of the church of Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio, and the internationally famous and symbolic cupola crafted by Renaissance genius Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 - 1446), its final finishing work was not completed until the late 19th century. However, throughout the six hundred period between the cathedral's beginnings and its completion, numerous structural and decorative works took place that have tremendously enriched the history of this incredible monument. "
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Gothic Cathedrals, 2004.
This paper discusses and analyzes the topic of Gothic cathedrals.
1,958 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The writer of this paper identifies the key aspects of Gothic cathedrals with a few examples and comparisons of the cathedrals. The paper explains how Gothic cathedrals are some of the most beautiful and enduring buildings in Europe. It looks at how they have survived for centuries as testaments to the workmen who created them and the architects who designed them. The ornate buildings are as impressive today as when they first grew on the skyline, and they represent a high point in the culture and society of the Middle Ages.
From the Paper
"Gothic architecture, perhaps one of the most famous and ornate forms of architecture of any period, began in northern Europe as early as the twelfth century, and spread throughout Europe. It gradually replaced the Romanesque Style of architecture, which had grown in popularity throughout Europe beginning at about the millennium year of 1000. Romanesque buildings offered many of the same intricate details as the Gothic cathedrals, because building practices had evolved, and better tools, such as the stone saw (Calikins 100). Romanesque buildings incorporated intricate arches and vaulting, along with repetitive bay systems, flat and round ribs, but they did have their limitations. One architect historian wrote, "Reliant on the sheer power of mass to abut and restrain the tremendous outward thrust of thick nave barrel vaults, Romanesque architecture could not open up to the light" (Roth 288)."
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