Image 2, 3, & 4: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/churches-of-chiloe-unesco-world-heritage]]> - 1767 Jesuits were expelled by Spanish territories. The Franciscans took over building and maintaining the church.
-18th century wooden churches were constructed.
-1991 restoration began to preserve historic buildings.
-2000 16 of the churches were a UNESCO world heritage site.]]> ]]> - spacious inside designed to accommodate the community.]]> - Stone.
- Nails and Metal fasteners.
- Wooden shingles. ]]>
- Jordan, Adrienne. “These Centuries-Old Nailless Churches Are Still Standing.” National Geographic, September 20, 2017. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/churches-of-chiloe-unesco-world-heritage.]]> The Library of Congress’s exterior is a grand display of neoclassical architecture. Completed in 1897, the Jefferson Building spans approximately 890,000 square feet, including basements, attics, and other areas. Half of this space is dedicated to book stacks, which collectively stretch over 100 miles of shelving. The front of the building is adorned with tall Corinthian columns that create a rhythmic pattern of strength and refinement. Carvings and statues of historical figures representations start by the entrances, adding a touch of culture and history. The expansive stone walls are punctuated by large, arched windows that allow natural light to flood the interior. A mesmerizing staircase leads visitors to the main entrance, emphasizing the building’s monumental scale. The central dome rises prominently above the structure, crowned with elaborate detailing displaying it can be spotted from a far. Surrounding the library are well-maintained lawns and sculptures, creating a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere. This combination of impressive architecture makes the Library of Congress’s inspiring and welcoming.

]]> Paul J Pelz: Lead Designer
Edward Pearce Casey: interior/finishing designer]]> Image 2 & 3: Creative comments ]]> - 1851: A major fire destroys two thirds of the collection.
- 1878: Congress begins construction separate from original building.
- 1881: Architects agree with designs.
- 1896: Final renovations, reading rooms and mechanical systems were completed.
- November 1st 1897: Grand opening. ]]> - Italian renaissance.
- Neoclassical.]]> -104 miles of shelving space.]]> Marble.
Limestone.
Brick.
Iron and steel.
Copper.
Wood.]]>
- Noe, B.A. (2021) ‘The Icon: D.C.’s Library of Congress’, National Geographic, 4 May. Available at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-icon-d-c-s-library-of-congress]]> Image 2 & 3: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-icon-d-c-s-library-of-congress]]> The Royal Exhibition Building is large and primarily rectangular. The anterior side of the building is the most compressed. A large vault towers above the entrance doors. Two dome-like structures jut out from the top of the vault, giving it a castle-like appearance. The large dome stands proudly on the building. Two massive wings stretch both sides of the building, housing massive corridors. Inside the corridors are various pillars, designs, and works of art. Most of the building’s design language takes inspiration from Roman, Byzantine, and Italian structures. The posterior side of the building houses a smaller, shorter corridor that faces out toward another building. The primary color of the building is white with blueish-green domes and roofing, giving it a striking look.

This building's primary purpose is to exhibit the various scientific, artistic, and educational displays during the two primary international exhibitions held there. Though the building itself was also designed to be displayed. It was made to show off Australia on the world stage. ]]>
1880 (Melbourne International Exhibition)

Between 1880-1888 (Steel pipe was tied to bottom arches to prevent column spreading.)

1888 (Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition)

2004 (Date of inscription into becoming a UNESCO heritage site.)]]>
2. https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/446684/MelbExhibitionBuilding.pdf

3. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/reed-joseph-4459

4. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mitchell-david-4209

5. https://museumspaces.com.au/media/7551/museum_spaces_reb_operations_manual_august_2018.pdf]]>
The Sacred Autonomous Royal Monastery of Saint Catherine of the Holy and God-Trodden Mount Sinai, more commonly known as Saint Catherine’s Monastery, stands at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. Dating back to the mid-500s AD, it is one of the oldest and still occupied monasteries in the world. Harboring the aesthetics of most Byzantine and early Christian style structures, its plan is rather irregular and has a fortress-like format with its high, thick granite stone walls to house a collection of buildings. It is rather compacted and the various structures primarly range between 33 and 66 feet. The natural earth colored exterior blends in with the desert surroundings, as the granite was excavated from the surrounding mountain environment. A fortified gate named after Emperor Justinian, who ordered the building of the monastery (Justinian’s Gate or Gate of the emperor), was no longer used as the main entry point to preserve its condition. One of the main basilica-style churches has a timber roof, wooden doors, and decorative beams that contain intricate mosaics and depictions of important Byzantine icons. Next to it is the notable belfry, which is three stories but divided into 4 tiers, has open archways, and large bells that are still in use today. It is a much later addition to the monastery and was built in a style similar to 12th-century Syrian churches.

The monastery's overall structure flexes its dual role as an elaborate sanctuary and fortress, as it was meant to protect monks and pilgrims within its massive granite walls that are practically impenetrable. Housing manuscripts, relics, and even a library of volumes in various languages, the monastery, for many, is a holy place and sacred. It is believed to be built where Moses witnessed the burning bush, which still lives on the premises. It was then that the building of all the surrounding structures became almost an act of worship in itself, and certainly a way for people to preserve the divinity of the area. Then, the body of Catherine of Alexandria (after which the monastery was later named) was also said to have been discovered there. This only further cements the status of it being spiritual, which has stretched across all three major Abrahamic religions. Each faith has its own tie to the area, such as the discovery of Christian Palestinian Aramaic, Arabic, and Hebrew texts. ]]> (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Catherine%27s_Monastery#/media/File:Katharinenkloster_Sinai_BW_2.jpg)
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]]> The outstanding detail that makes this temple so unique is it's relationship with the surrounding jungle. Unlike similar temples of this style, conservation efforts focused on keeping this temple in a state of disrepair, as the jungle had reclaimed much of its surface. Now visitors can observe as its courtyards and structures are adorned with both manmade and natural designs. Such as trees growing from between the stone blocks. The entire stone structure is covered in a slight layer of earth and moss. ]]> (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_(III).jpg)

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- 2006: 50th anniversary renovations which included the observation deck.]]> - 44 floors above ground and 3 basement levels. ]]> - Concrete
- Glass]]> https://www.hmdb.org/Photos/18/Photo18314.jpg?11252005
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