The buildings is rich with ornaments and arches, columns, carved stone and symmetrical all around. The structure is supported by a steel and iron framework, creates expansive, open interior spaces beneath soaring ceilings. A central dome rises above the building, serving as a vertical focal point. The exterior showcases bronze doors, iron balconies, and decorative ceramic tiles. Inside, there is a marble staircases, mezzanines, and vaulted ceilings that emphasizes the elegance.
Image 1,2,3 & 4 : https://architectuul.com/architecture/postal-palace-of-mexico-city
- 1902: Construction begins. - 1907: Construction completed.
This towering monument is commemorating 100 years of Mexico’s independence. The statue is a tall with a figure outstretching their wings forming a with curved arc behind it. The body is elegant and upright while slightly leaning forward. One arm extends upward holding a small circular object while the other hand is angled downward. The head is a small oval shaped at the top of the body. The base of the statue is rounded and symmetrical with the statue.
Image 1,3, & 4: https://historicalmx.org/items/show/37 Image 2: https://sacyr.com/en/-/la-modelo-que-inspiro-el-angel-de-la-independencia
- 1902: Start of construction. - 1910: Construction completed.
A modern-day pagoda standing at 420.5 meters tall in Shanghai. Jin Mao Tower is a commercial skyscraper built by architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The building, constructed primarily of steel, concrete, and glass, is a contemporary play on Chinese culture. Jin Mao Tower's structure relies heavily on the number eight, with 88 floors, eight steel columns, etc. The number eight in Chinese numerology is often associated with prosperity. These structural elements are not limited to cultural heritage, however. They also prevent natural disasters. The pagoda structure allows the building to withstand typhoons and earthquakes, similar to other contemporary skyscrapers.
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Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Petronas Towers are a series of two connected buildings. They are joined by a sky bridge on the 41st and 42nd floors with an observation deck on the 86th. Both buildings stand at 88 stories tall and are the World's tallest twin structures. The buildings are primarily made of steel and glass, a characteristic of modern architecture. The structures incorporate Islamic motifs, with the bases, two interlocking squares, forming Islamic symbols of unity, harmony, stability, and rationality. Similar design elements are included throughout, with rounded edges and interior motifs. While the building itself is not inherently religious, the surrounding community is--Malaysia having a majority Muslim population. The design is a showcase of a building's ties to the surrounding culture and is constructed with it in mind.
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Jawahar Kala Kendra is an art center. It takes the shape of the Navagraha mandala.
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Sancaklar Mosque is a modern-day mosque created for the Sancaklar family. The building's interior is characterized by its simplicity. It, instead of following tradition, takes the shape of a cave . In a similar manner, the exterior melts into the building'slandscape. The building is a naturalistic approach to the mosque.
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The Lotus Temple is a building of the Baha'i Faith constructed in 1986. It is constructed using a concrete frame and marble. The building has a diameter of 70 m, constructed of 27 marble-covered petals. Architect Fariborz Sahba studied various temples while working on the structure. Inspired by the local culture, the building takes the form of a lotus. Sahba was especially interested in depicting the purity within the temple. The pure white exterior from the marbles to the serene interior emphasizes such dedication. While the temple is for the Baha'i Faith, it is open to visitors.
Consultants - Flint & Neill Partnership of London
Contractors - ECC Construction GRoup of Larsen & Toubro Limited
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Client - Wujin District People's Gvoernment
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Blue Domes Cafe is a cafe created under Soviet Rule. It is a showcase of Islamic traditional, taking inspiration from mosque domes, and modernist architecture.
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Terracotta ornaments line the sides with friezes placed above the fourth floor. Arched windows can be seen on the building’s facade. Stained glass and massive steps once adorned its exterior. Carnegie Hall is a building located in the heart of New York City. Constructed at the end of the 19th century, the structure takes a neo-Renaissance style. The original building was made from reddish-brown brick and thick concrete walls utilizing the Guastavino process. Despite its builder, steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, little to no steel was present during its 1890 consturction. This allowed for resonating acoustics, enhancing the building’s use as a music venue. More than a place to listen to music, it was created to make music into art. Carnegie Hall’s interior is separated into three music halls and an education wing. The Judith and Burton Resnick Education Wing is the newest addition, constructed in 2011 during the Studio Tower renovation project, though the Rose Museum located within was built twenty years prior. Resnick Education Wing, taking an L-shaped form, is one of the few areas where Carnegie steel is utilized, paying homage to the hall’s builder. The structure serves as a teaching space for artists and is open to the general public, facilitating the development of music within surrounding communities. The oldest of the structures is the Issac Stern Hall, built by amateur architect William Tuthill. The hall is known for its world-class acoustics. When constructing it, Tuthill chose to make Stern Hall as simple as possible. The heavy curtains, extravagant chandeliers, and detailed frescoes, which are present in other venues, are not present in Stern Hall. Instead, the curvilinear walls are smooth, the roof is domed, and the stage slightly protrudes out. The elements within Stern Hall are simple but amplify each note played. Carnegie Hall as a whole is a gem of the music world, with Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky, George Gershwin, Billie Holiday, etc. taking the stage while also being open for public education. Music travels through the halls because of the intentional simplicity ingrained in the original structure, and the education of said music travels through the wings as an extension of the said structure.
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May 13, 1890 - Cornerstone cemented, construction begins
1897 - Second round of additions made (Studio towers)
1920s - Exterior stairs removed, six storefronts carved．
1947 - Renovations and improvements approved by acting president Robert Simon Jr.
1966 - Main auditorium’s center aisle removed, seats replaced, stage extended, and new floors installed.
1983 - Full interior renovation begins (includes the removal of storefronts).
January 1987 - Weill Recital Hall opens.
2011 - Studio Towers renovation begins.
New York, New York, United States of America