The architecture of a place defines a place, a time period, a lifestyle. It captures a place's story and has its history written all over the walls of its architecture. Architecture defines an era, looking at the architecture of today we can conclude that it is either extremely random or architects now have the freedom to design as per their likes without being confined by any current trend....
Greek building methods Graphic History of Architecture by John Mansbridge
Explore the origins & allure of Gothic Architecture from the mid 12th to 16th centuries. Delve deep into its unique history & ornate aesthetics.
Known for its opulence and geometric forms, the style dominated the architectural scene during the ’20s and ’30s
Human talent knows no bounds, and this holds true both for the people of the past and those in our current times, especially when it comes to crafting impressive structures. These range from small yet stunning creations like hand-carved coins bearing the faces of past rulers to large-scale structures as vast as the Colosseum's Basement in Rome.
Graphic History of Architecture
Life is about making the most out of every place, situation & day. See my London Bucket List of all the things we want to see & do in the city we live in.
Roman circular and oval buildings Graphic History of Architecture by John Mansbridge
Graphic History of Architecture - (Malestrom)
This guide to UK city breaks will show you the top cities to visit in the United Kingdom. They're the best city breaks in the UK.
Unique looks at one of NYC's most famous silhouettes.
The parts of a Gothic cathedral Graphic History of Architecture by John Mansbridge
Learn the art of world-building in your sci-fi, fantasy or alt-history story with these 10 key elements of world-building!
I've always been fascinated by London architecture history, and today I want to share my favorite highlights of London architecture through the centuries.
El misterioso pueblo está ubicado en el suroeste de Asia en un pequeño país: Yemen. Un pueblo increíble: Haid Al-Jazil se encuentra sobre una enorme roca de 150 metros de altura. ¿Vivirías aquí?
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Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
Graphic History of Architecture
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“Below The Surface”, is an illustrations campaign for the Schusev State Museum of Architecture in Moscow, made by agency Saatchi & Saatchi Russia.
Conques - Aveyron, France
Explore the origins & allure of Gothic Architecture from the mid 12th to 16th centuries. Delve deep into its unique history & ornate aesthetics.
Human talent knows no bounds, and this holds true both for the people of the past and those in our current times, especially when it comes to crafting impressive structures. These range from small yet stunning creations like hand-carved coins bearing the faces of past rulers to large-scale structures as vast as the Colosseum's Basement in Rome.
How much higher and further into the skies can we reach? This infographic looks at the most impressive skyscrapers gracing every continent.
The Iranian cave dwellings of Kandovan have been occupied for at least 800 years; while a crumbling 13th century house in Aveyron, France, looks as if it could topple at any moment.
Graphic History of Architecture
Original plan for grand central. A later revision had a giant 1950's era box tower, which was shot down by the local government...via the supreme...
Explore the origins & allure of Gothic Architecture from the mid 12th to 16th centuries. Delve deep into its unique history & ornate aesthetics.
There have been countless architectural gems built over centuries that people have had the chance to admire. Everything from authentic houses of worship to spectacular bridges, stations, and entire old towns, among other structures, have been a mesmerizing sight for their eyes at some point throughout history. Unfortunately, quite a few buildings like these weren’t able to stand the test of time and can now only be admired in photographs.
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See stunning examples of the extravagant aesthetic, from Paris to Prague
One of the world's most iconic cities gets a makeover.
A photochrome by the Detroit Publishing Company of the Spreckels Building at Market and Third Streets, San Francisco, California, circa 1903. It was also known as the Call Building when it was built...
English Gothic vaulting examples A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method by Sir Banister Fletcher
Image 28 of 28 from gallery of Learn about the Oldest Buildings in the Top 100 Cities of the US. © NetCredit
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1. China is building massive cities just to keep builders busy and generate growth. The result is ghost metropolis.
The Iranian cave dwellings of Kandovan have been occupied for at least 800 years; while a crumbling 13th century house in Aveyron, France, looks as if it could topple at any moment.
Beauty is subjective, beauty is in the eye of the beholder—most of us were taught to never judge a book by its cover. Or, more simply put, to not be superficial. However, scientists argue that aesthetic appreciation of beauty is hard-wired into our brains—we can't escape it. Subconsciously or consciously, we all like to look at beautiful creatures, be it an animal, or a building.
