Category: Design

Introduction The Fort Meyers is a high rise condominiums apartment building in Fort Myers Florida. It is set of high-rise apartments that have both permanent and seasonal guest. The building is currently computerized to some extent. The reception has two computers used for checking in and out customers. The PCs connect to a main server…

Mankind has always taken light for granted. This is because light has always been there and it will continue to be there. Light is useful in every aspect of life. It would not be possible for people to see if there was no light. Light has therefore played a very important role in determining how…

The architecture of the twentieth century is represented by a variety of styles and approaches. However, one of its most important concepts is the idea of autonomous architecture which was introduced by Peter Eisenman, John Hejduk, Michael Graves, and others. This theory implies that architecture should be independent of social or political forces that may…

The landmarks found in Washington D. C. include the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Building, and the Capitol building. The Washington plan, which comprises streets and roads, forms the surface transportation infrastructure of the city. Pierre Charles L’Enfant designed the plan of Washington to make it a permanent seat of the US government. His…

Table of Contents Introduction, Designer, Background Material, color, furniture, and lighting used Architect’s design concepts Significance of the Design, Location, Clients, and the Division Works Cited Introduction, Designer, Background Puerta America Hotel in Madrid is among the startling designs of the current age. The hotel has different divisions in all its twelve floors each designed…

Table of Contents The Establishment of Canberra as the National Capital The architectural aspect of Canberra Transport in Paris – Velo Liberté Bogota – building a sustainable city Greatest cities of the world with Griff Rhys Jones – London Transport and Portland – a sense of place Transport in Seoul – stream of consciousness References…

Table of Contents Introduction Guimard and the Art Nouveau Wright and the Art & Craft Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The development of architecture reflects major concepts of the development of society. Thus, in the end of the nineteenth century and in the beginning of the twentieth century two rival architectural styles flourished: the Art Nouveau…

Table of Contents Italian Futurism Dutch Neo-Plasticism Russian Constructivism List of References Italian Futurism Futurism originated in Italy at the beginning of the twentieth century. It was a broad artistic impulse rather than a movement. It started as a rejection of the values of secession and post-secession. The basic proposition of this approach to art…

Frampton (2007, p. 57) notes that numerous changes have taken place in the modern development of architecture. Indeed, the difference between modern and ancient architectural designs is clear. It should be noted that the transition into modernity has led to numerous impacts on architecture. Moreover, classified architecture has tremendously changed to a point that it…

Table of Contents An Analysis of the Project’s Structure and Management A Proposal for the Structure and Management of the Project References An Analysis of the Project’s Structure and Management The structure of this project was expected to be remarkably strong due to the functions the bridge was expected to perform. The bridge was expected…