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            Vienna Secession were a combination of extremely talented artists specializing in developing visually pleasing decorative ornamental and unusual linear applications whom where rejected from the Berline exhibition academy in 1987. “Their leader was Gustav Klimt, whose decorative, exotic murals exemplify Secessionstil, the Viennese version of art nouveau.” (The Columbia Encyclopedia). Klimt was a British…

Starting in the 14th and 15th centuries, Ottoman architecture emerged as a fusion of various architectural styles, including Islamic, Byzantine, and Iranian. This combination created a multicultural aesthetic for the empire. The Ottoman architecture flourished during this period, showcasing a remarkable harmony between the interior and exterior spaces of buildings. The structures were also notable…

The Great Pyramid of Giza and The Great Stupa of Sanchi are both important monuments in their respective regions, but they have notable differences. The Pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt’s Giza Necropolis area and is known for its enormous size, so much so that it can be seen from the Moon. It is…

JACK PILE UNDERPINNING This method can be used when the depth of suitable bearing capacity subsoil is too deep to make traditional underpinning uneconomic. Jack pile underpinning is quiet, vibration free and flexible since the pile depth can be adjusted to suit subsoil conditions encountered. The existing foundations must be in a good condition since…

MAXXI MUSEUM­­ Contemporary Architecture This study will concentrate on MAXXI National Museum and it will supply a comprehensive reappraisal of Contemporary museum architecture ( built in Rome in 2009 ) , designed by the Zaha Hadid Architects. As it was said in “Museums in the 21stCentury” , there is no uncertainty to state that museum…

I. Introduction             The word architecture describes the overall look of a building. Through history, building styles have developed differently all over the world. The shapes of the first buildings were determined by the construction techniques people knew at the time and also by the materials available to them. People who lived near forests became…

Frank Lloyd Wright was born in June 8, 1867 and known to be the greatest American designer of all times. In 1932, ten edifices by Wright has been selected to take part in an exhibition of The International Style at the Museum of Modern Art ( MoMa ) . This has been seen as a…

Throughout history, there have been various significant architectural movements. Classic Greece, the last and most enduring movement, stands out. Despite being admired and replicated for centuries, the origins of ancient Greek architecture may surprise those unfamiliar with the region’s history. To fully appreciate its form, function, and beauty, it is important to comprehend the history…

Introduction The ocean is the dominant characteristic of the Earth covering 71 per centum of the Earth’s surface and contains 97 per centum of the planet ‘s H2O, yet more than 95 per centum of the submerged universe remains undiscovered ( NOAA, 2013 ) . Ocean as a resource of great possible in many facets…

Abstract  Architecture deals with the principles of construction, design and ornamentation of fine environments and buildings with the thought of their splendor and esthetic effect. In the design of buildings, there are various forms of architecture used before constructing them. Various forms of architecture were used in the Greece and Roman countries by the designers…