Category: Design

The word patio is a Spanish word that is used in the United States mainly to refer to courtyards that are traced to the architectural origins. The American poet, Longfellow, introduced the word into the English language in 1827, which he used describe his travels to the South West regions of the United States. The…

Table of Contents An Object Description A Contextualization for the Object The Object’s Role in the Craft History of the Twentieth Century Works Cited One of the primary reasons why the twentieth century became significant was an active use of molding plywood in the furniture industry. When the advantages of this material were discovered, designers…

Table of Contents Introduction Houston’s’ Indirect Land Use Control Systems Houston Systems versus Dallas Systems Advantages of Zoning Disadvantages of Zoning Effects of Zoning in Houston Low Housing Costs versus Population Influx Incentives for Attracting Investors Conclusion References Introduction Houston, North America’s only major city that lacks proper urban planning represents a traditional free market…

Though the Medieval era has a rather dubious reputation in the history of the humankind due to famine, numerous wars and the plague epidemic, the evolution of art forms over the course of the Medieval period was truly stellar. Because of the expansion of trading relationships between states, art began to evolve by being enriched…

“The Beaubourg-Effect: Implosion and Deterrence” and “America” by Jean Baudrillard prove and highlight his exceptional vision and writing style. Both works are extreme analyses of urban architecture and, compared to each other, complete opposites in tone and emotion. Baudrillard is critical of a museum in Beaubourg calling it “most meaningless, stupid, [and] least cultural aspect”…

Table of Contents Introduction Designer and Date of Construction Style of the Building History of the Building Description of the Colors and Materials Colors, Materials, and Details Representing the Building’s Style Background of the Period Works Cited Introduction It is quite amazing that there are people who can create something beautiful just for themselves or…

The Guggenheim Museum is located in New York and is one of the landmarks designed by the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. It is situated on the East Side of Manhattan and serves as an exhibition space for different types of art. The structure’s conical shape speaks about its importance as one of the true…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Discussion Courtyards and Rooms Conclusion References Introduction Architecture and design have always been relegated and linked to art and visuals. The creation and emergence of certain designs that seem to be eyesores if not entirely unsightly were, throughout history, products of engineers or military men who have other things in…

In spite of the fact that architecture belongs to the kind of arts which has its own rules well, established and agreed upon, in contrast to, say, literature, there are still some points on which debates are being held every now and then. Since beauty is the concept which does not fit the frames once…

Table of Contents Introduction Casa Batlló Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Barcelona is a place filled with an unrestrained spirit of joy, which is evident in numerous examples of the city’s famous architecture. No other person is more responsible for city’s courageous architectural appearance than Antoni Gaudi, a pioneer of the Modernism movement, who underlined flexibility…