Category: Design

  • Egyptian Pyramids in Sociocultural Depiction

    Table of Contents Introduction Social depiction of the pyramids Beliefs about the pyramids Who built the pyramids? Works cited Introduction The Egyptian pyramids are prehistoric pyramid-shaped stonework structures found in Egypt. Currently, there are 138 known pyramids available in Egypt. The purpose of the construction of most of the pyramids was that they were to…

  • Minimalist Design in Hotel Industry

    Table of Contents Success of Minimalist Designs SWOT Analysis Critical Analysis of Future Outcomes and trends from Minimalist Designs Life Circle Comparison Reference List What is Minimalist Design in the Hotel Industry? Minimalist design in the hotel industry takes the form of the minimization of unnecessary furniture, services and products in favour of an emphasis…

  • Architecture as a Social Practice

    There are several reasons why architecture is a social practice. The first reason is that architecture is the means through which societies organize spaces. Many of the functions that underpin a society’s social functions take within the spaces designed through architecture. This spans all socio-economic functions and political functions. Secondly, architectural design tends to follow…

  • Las Vegas: The First Postmodern City in the World

    Table of Contents General statement Summary Thesis What does a postmodern city look like? Is Las Vegas the world’s first postmodern city? Are there any other contenders? References General statement Postmodernism is a term used to refer to the general changes that occur in the institutions. The term modern refers to the present and post…

  • Comparison of Traditional and Non-Traditional Mosques

    With the number of Muslim people increasing worldwide, the demand for Islamic buildings, particularly, mosques has also increased. However, unlike other forms of art or architecture, the mosque’s design is challenging to develop due to its sacred and spiritual nature. Hence, contemporary mosques architects strive to create a mosque design that delivers symbolism and spirituality…

  • Graphics in Presentations: Chartjunk or Gold Graph?

    Article Summary This article is authored by two engineering tutors from Ben Gurion University in the Negev. The article explores the use of graphics when making presentations. The article investigates the factors that determine the graphics used when making presentations. According to the authors of this article, the choice of graphics is mostly determined by…

  • The Concept of “City” in My Words

    Table of Contents Introduction Essay Body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction This is a research essay about the topic of City. The basic structure, concept and definition would be presented for city and they would be explained in a descriptive manner. There is no specific definition available for the word “city” because every person has got…

  • Why Are Residential Roads Higher in the Middle?

    From their historic invention in ancient Mesopotamia, roads have continued to be designed and developed in unique ways that are intended to fulfill specific purposes. In the 21st century, a range of engineering designs and measures have been developed to ensure roads serve to fulfill these objectives while ensuring adequate safety levels. In essence, roads…

  • An Architectural Guide to the Cube Houses

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Location of the Cube Houses When the Cubic Houses Were Built Civilization, Culture, and Society Construction of the Cubic Houses If it was Built Today Works Cited Abstract The Cube Houses of the Netherlands are some of the most prominent architectural achievements in Europe. The houses were designed by Piet…

  • Milton Glaser and His Impacts on the Design Practices

    Table of Contents Introduction Milton Glaser’s contribution to the development of design practices The historical, social, cultural, and political significance of Glaser’s works Conclusion Reference List Introduction Milton Glaser is regarded as one of the prominent figures in the history of graphic design; many of his works still enjoy commercial and critical success. This paper…