Category: Design

Almost all countries have experienced an increase in an urban population in recent times. A survey conducted by the United Nations (UN) shows that half of the world’s total population lives in urban centers. The current 50% is far much above the population in cities a century ago. In the past century, only 10% of…

The Palace of Fine Arts is the monumental building located at San Francisco, California. It was built in 1915 after the 1905 earthquake. It was build purposely for the exposition of Panama Pacific. This building was the only one left after other buildings which were meant for exposition were smashed. The city of San Francisco…

Architects use their imagination, ideas, and power of vision to meet practical and aesthetic needs of society. They also try to create constructions that would render their individualism corresponding to the requirements of time. In this regard, two articles – Louis Sullivan: Growth of the Idea. From Auditorium to Bank presented by Boudreaux (1993) and…

Table of Contents Modern interpretation of medieval tunic Gothic dress for women Modern interpretation of Gothic dresses References The word tunic has been derived from the word ‘tunica’ (Latin), meaning an enclosing membrane of body tissue. From the period of ancient Greeks and Romans up to the medieval times, tunics have probably been the most…

Table of Contents Introduction Definition of requirements Individual and public involvement Works Cited Introduction There are varieties of codes regulating the design and construction of buildings and building interiors. There are also a number of standards and federal laws that regulate buildings and construction industry. The regulations require the designer to comply with the standards…

Williams Waterwall is a notable fountain made of multi-stage sculptural cascades. Being the attraction spot of the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, it is located in the southern part of Williams Tower, in the Uptown District of Houston. The fountain is surrounded by a beautiful park and it forms the heart of the architectural composition.…

Audacity and Inventiveness of Omega: Blurring the Line between the Ordinary and the Luxury Of all accessories, watches have been neglected for an insultingly long time. Though impressive changes have occurred to fashion in general and fashion for women in particular, there is still enough room for being creating in watches design, and the Omega…

Table of Contents Introduction Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Walt Disney Concert Hall Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The essay is a comparison of architectural work of Frank Gehry. He is a Canadian-American born in 1929 living in Los Angeles, California. All of his works have elicited excitement; even his own residential home has turned out to be…

The Bottega Veneta is a new design company compared to the Balenciga designs. Established in 1966, Bottega Veneta opened its doors to the production of leather goods. The company has been recognized since then for its unique leather-weaving technique referred to as the ‘interecciato’ which has remained the brand signature of the design company. Balenciaga…

Planning is an essential aspect of a city because it determines its liveliness and attractiveness. People across the world tour certain cities in preference to others due to differences in planning. A beautiful and attractive city must have appropriate planning, which depicts the impressive architectural nature of buildings, appealing landscape, spacious streets, and imposing gardens…