Real-Life Applications of the Bisection Method - A Historical Perspective Through Design
Case study - 3 pages - Architecture
Janakpur, an ancient city of Nepal, is deeply rooted in the cultural and religious heritage of Mithila. As the legendary capital of King Janak, the father of the Goddess Sita, Janakpur holds a prominent place in Hindu mythology and Indian subcontinental history. This research explores the...
Architecture Theories Applied On Library
Case study - 11 pages - Architecture
The "Return to the Agora" concept, in which public space is emphasized in the design and social theories as vital to communal engagement and social interaction, holds the key to urban design. Referring directly to the well-established Agora of ancient Greek city-states, Whyte highlights the...
Saint Patrick's Cathedral - A brochure for tourist information centers
Case study - 7 pages - Architecture
The cathedral was created in 1879. It is a superb example of Gothic architecture. It was designed by architects James Renwick Jr. and Pierre L'Enfant. It took more than 20 years to complete.
Technical and Architectural Study - The Market Hall in Rotterdam, a Hybrid Market - The Mixing of Functions at a Building Scale
Case study - 6 pages - Architecture
After five years of work, the city of Rotterdam inaugurated in October 2014, the first covered market of the Netherlands which cost 175 million euros. Located in the city centre and close to Blaak Railway Station, the Market Hall is part of the renovation project of this historic district. Our...
Is Brasilia an urban Utopia?
Case study - 4 pages - Architecture
The region of Brasilia came into being on April 21, 1960. Today, it is the capital of Brazil. It was built at the request of President Juscelino Kubitschek and was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa. In this paper we will try to answer the question of whether or not Brasilia fits the role...
Introduction to modern China - the relationship between Chinese architecture and urban culture: Beijing
Case study - 5 pages - Architecture
Beijing has not originated as the capital of China. As early as history can date back, the city was not even called Beijing. It was always known as the ?Northern Capital' in China. This was how Beijing was called and known prior to the rule of the third Ming emperor, Yongle, who then declared...
