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Modern Art Nouveau infuses the captivating spirit of the past into modern design through its resuscitation and reimagining of the renowned late 19th and early 20th-century movement. This is an informative ebook on Modern Art Nouveau Architecture that explains the vast range of topics that explain important things about the wonderful architectural style of Art Nouveau. This is a useful guide for architects and architectural students to understand the...
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This is a compelling compilation of essays by international architectural theorists on the relationship of violence to space. With the events of September 11th, the London bombings, the Madrid train explosions, and the daily blasts in Baghdad, the question of violence and terrorism is imposing architectural ramifications with renewed urgency. A new sense of architectural awareness has been forged as violence is forcing its place as an architectural...
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University Press of Florida
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2023.
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James Gamble Rogers II (1901-1990) created homes known for their human scale and proportion and for their suitability to the environment. This work highlights twelve of these residences designed for Winter Park, the beautiful small city adjacent to Orlando and the headquarters of the Rogers family architecture firm, Rogers, Lovelock, and Fritz, which exists today under the leadership of Rogers' son. Ingeniously meeting the special needs of Florida's...
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Welcome to the enchanting city of Edinburgh, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes come together to create a tapestry of experiences. In this e-book, I am thrilled to share with you the essence of my beloved Edinburgh through the lens of my taxi tour. As a passionate taxi driver and a true admirer of the city's charm, I have carefully curated a photo stop tour that not only takes you to the iconic landmarks but also unveils hidden gems...
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The Arab-Islamic city has been always a glamorous urban dream in human cultural memory. This is manifested in Cairo, the world's largest medieval urban system where traditional lifestyles are still implemented. Nevertheless, despite the extensive efforts to preserve Historic Cairo, it is sadly vulnerable.
Ahmed Sedky investigates the reasons behind this condition, exploring and comparing regional and international case studies. Questions such as how...
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A photographic exploration of one of Ohio's most remarkable landmarks
Nearly 100 years after its construction, the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus, Ohio, is finally receiving the artistic recognition it deserves in this richly illustrated book. In the early 1920s, when plans for the Ohio Judicial Center building were initially conceived, American culture and politics were in a period of transition and turbulence. The country...
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This volume presents a detailed study of the memory of ancient mosques in Djerba, with a well-illustrated corpus of 48 buildings to build the history of the Ibadites and their struggle for the preservation of their identity. The main source is Rasā'il d'al-Ḥīlātī (m. 1099/1688-1689), which demonstrates the importance of piety and study to these people. The very strong presence of religion is felt in the multiplicity of places of prayer and in...
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"A lively, open-ended study of the building of Chartres Cathedral. . . . Ball puts the fun back in medieval scholasticism." -Los Angeles Times
Chartres Cathedral, south of Paris, is revered as one of the most beautiful and profound works of art in the Western canon. But what did it mean to those who constructed it in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries-and why was it built at such immense height and with such glorious play of light, in the soaring...
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Although it certainly has a thriving tourism industry, Ferrara is not on the typical foreign tourist's itinerary, which makes it perfect for those tourists who want to get off the beaten path of Venice-Florence-Rome and soak in some authentic northern Italian culture.It's characterized by twisting medieval cobblestoned streets, a Duomo (cathedral) with a looming Gothic facade, and--best of all--a castle straight out of storybooks, complete with towers,...
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Random House
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[2024]
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First edition.
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"When Silvia and her mother finally land in a place called Island City, after being expelled from their ancestral home in a not-too-distant future, they end up living and working at The Morningside, a crumbling luxury tower where Silvia's aunt, Ena, has been serving as the superintendent. Silvia feels unmoored in her life because her mother has been so diligently secretive about the family's past. But in Ena there is an opening: a person willing to...
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Exhibition Design Basics is a comprehensive book that explains all the requirements of an exhibition display booth. The exhibition design guidebook can help you master the captivating art of creating beautiful display booths. You can learn about a diversified range of topics that consolidate the foundation of exhibition design as a designer. Here is a glimpse of a few topics that are covered in this book: 1: Definition of Exhibition Design2: Importance...
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The behind-the-scenes story of the world's most famous palace, painting a picture of the way its residents truly lived and examining the palace's legacy, from French history through today
The story of Versailles is one of historical drama, under the last three kings of France's old regime, mixed with the high camp and glamour of the European courts, all in an iconic home for the French arts. The palace itself has been radically altered since 1789,...
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"Pyramid of Giza: Mystery" is a fascinating book that takes you on an incredible journey through the enigmatic world of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This book is not just a historical account; it's a captivating exploration of the mysteries, legends, and miraculous events associated with one of the most astonishing wonders of the ancient world.The journey begins with an awakening of the pyramid, where you're introduced to the Great Pyramid of Giza....
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"Architectural Styles: A Comprehensive Guide to Design Movements" is an indispensable resource for architects, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of architectural styles throughout history. This lavishly illustrated book delves into the rich tapestry of design movements that have shaped the built environment, from ancient civilizations to the present day.Spanning continents, cultures, and centuries,...
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Trees have been deliberately connected with houses since they were introduced as a prominent part of architectural design. The relationships of contiguity between houses and trees have existed since ancient times. However, at the end of the 19th century those links became explicit in the design process, as the house emerged as one of the fundamental architectural programs, and as the result of an increasing sensibility towards environmental aspects...
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Many of London's original power stations have either been demolished, converted for other use, or stand derelict awaiting redevelopment that is seemingly always just out of reach. However, in their prime these mighty 'cathedrals of power' played a vital role in London's journey towards becoming the world's most important city. Gasworks also played a key role, built in the Victorian era to manufacture gas for industry and the people, before later falling...
17) Boundaries
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Renowned artist and architect Maya Lin's visual and verbal sketchbook-a unique view into her artwork and philosophy.
Walking through this parklike area, the memorial appears as a rift in the earth -- a long, polished black stone wall, emerging from and receding into the earth. Approaching the memorial, the ground slopes gently downward, and the low walls emerging on either side, growing out of the earth, extend and converge at a point below and ahead....
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Natural ventilation stands at the intersection of architectural ingenuity, environmental sustainability, and human well-being. In the pursuit of creating healthier and more sustainable built environments, architects, designers, and engineers have long recognized the importance of harnessing the elements to facilitate airflow, regulate temperatures, and enhance indoor air quality. The following exploration delves into fifteen innovative strategies...
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Richard Bradley's latest thought provoking re-examination of familiar monumental archaeology drawing on latest discussions of multi-temporality and the implications of new levels of analysis afforded by developments in archaeological sciences such as DNA, radiocarbon dating and isotopes.
This book is concerned with the origins, uses and subsequent histories of monuments. It emphasises the time scales illustrated by these structures, and their implications...
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This book is about biblical project management, principles, tools, techniques, and practices used by Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the King of the Persian Empire in the re-building of the wall around Jerusalem and its revitalization. It can be used as a manual for project recovery by project sponsors, owners, leaders, project managers and teams managing projects.
The book has three parts:
Part One deals with the characteristics and definitions of a project...
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