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Title A name given to the resource Sharm el Sheikh Language A language of the resource Egypt Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/1754b018299908f28a0ef878931033f1.jpg 3270e48c010fb4ea606ab843b4d8471f https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/98441ed4a0c89b7439fead3f4030c4b3.jpg c61407488f60ba581c1bc55ce1c08ede https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ee1af69f51fc2d6cfd31e14d030ae1b4.jpg b6c94b8a3b02e2c62d0bbfe15349b4ac https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/4def0bce5f93c2addfc49c3ef10dbf9c.jpg b8bebe365d86954fa2c8c2b520296d75 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/e0b8134a7bba394b52e937024323dd59.jpg 228995da2f75791f2fdcbd212f38cc9f https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/7badcc4c6f4cdce4f1c2bc35b9ebbb7f.jpg 7ae80fb6306e2f59e4f75c85a4f2732a https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/d4980ce24b3bce62435140cceeb76e0f.jpg e3aa93a4af8eab79d391e013f10590e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Byzantine Architecture Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Hagia_Sophia_Mars_2013.jpg/2560px-Hagia_Sophia_Mars_2013.jpg Image 2: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Hagia_Sofia_%2814193941907%29.jpg/2560px-Hagia_Sofia_%2814193941907%29.jpg Image 3: https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.12084479 Image 4: https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.18119327 Image 5: https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.18127412 Image 6: https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.12289773 Image 7: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deesis_mosaic_Hagia_Sophia.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Anthemius of Tralles & Isidorus of Miletus, Greek. Church of Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom), Constantinople Plan. 532-537. JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.12084479. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025. Image 4: Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus. Hagia Sophia. 532-537. JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.18119327. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025. Image 5: Antelami, Benedetto, Italian, ca. 1150-ca. 1230. Hagia Sophia. 532-537. JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.18127412. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025. Image 6: Hagia Sophia. 532-37. JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.12289773. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025. Image 7: Creative Commons Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.008663932307826, 28.98014281017376 Language A language of the resource Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 532 - Construction begins 537 - Construction is completed 1453 - Constantinople falls to Ottoman forces and is converted from an Orthodox Christian church to a mosque 1919 - While under occupation during World War I by the British, French, Italian, and Greek forces, a Divine Liturgy is performed and the mosque is converted back into a church 1935 - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkish President and founder of the Republic of Turkey, converts the building into a museum 2020 - Hagia Sophia is reclassified as a mosque Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus Patron: Emperor Justinian I Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, mortar, wood, metal Marble, pumice stone, glass Description An account of the resource The Hagia Sophia is a classic example of Byzantine architecture. The mosque stands at 182 feet (55.6 m) tall. Its most prominent feature is its large central dome, surrounded and supported by four towering columns, known as minarets. Forty arched windows line the base of this large dome, but more than 200 windows light the structure overall, some of them fitted with stained glass. Smaller half-domes and a variety of columns also line the building’s facade, the latter of which were primarily recycled from older Roman structures. At its base, the structure takes a rectangular shape. Brick, mortar, wood, and metal comprise the outer and supportive structures, while marble, pumice stone, and glass were used for interior decorative features. Carved relief panels and mosaics depicting religious scenes can be found all along the interior. Other Byzantine-style motifs, such as acanthus leaves and palm fronds, can also be found carved into columns and marble panels. midterm Mosque neatline assignment Religious Turkey https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f709c2d4590f018dc7c765e96761925e.jpg a9f278fd0d62f259007f209e40a5ebe3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monastery of Saint Anthony Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 356 AD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The creators of the building were the followers of Saint Anthony the Great. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stanley Ojibeka Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Language A language of the resource The building was established in the Eastern Sahara near the Red Sea. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. This building was built during the 4th century Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 28°55′N 32°21′E, 28.92°N 32.35°E Description An account of the resource The Monastery is designed in the Coptic style, with a tall fortress serving as a defense mechanism for the monks. Inside the monastery, there are buildings where the monks live. Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. The main structure of the building is made up of sandstone and mudbrick Wood was also used for doors and windows for the buildings inside the monastery. Extent The size or duration of the resource. The size of the Monastery of Saint Anthony is over 18 acres. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple of Kalabsha Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sultana Rahim Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: The_Temple_of_Kalabsha_by_Dennis_G._Jarvis Image 2: Kalabsha_temple Image 3: DSC07647_Kalabsha_Temple Image 4:Temple of Gerf Hussein. stone, ca. 13th century BCE, portions of temple moved from original site to New Kalabsha ca. 1960s. Image5:DSC07669_Antient_egiptian_sculpture_close_to_Kalabsha_temple License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Temple of Gerf Hussein. (ca. 13th century BCE, portions of temple moved from original site to New Kalabsha ca. 1960s). [Stone]. https://jstor.org/stable/community.8749678 Image 1: Creative Commons Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Augustus Caesar Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 23.96097229765745, 32.86777367629409 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Language A language of the resource New Kalabsha Island, Egypt originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha (Gate of Kalabsha) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 30 BC 1962 to 1963 (relocated) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Roman era Extent The size or duration of the resource. 76m x 22 m Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Nubian architecture Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Museum Island, Berlin Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. https://www.egypttoursportal.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Kalabsha JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.8749678. Description An account of the resource The Kalabsha Temple is a large, sandstone complex that was once located at Bab la-Kalabsha, but was relocated in the 1960s to Aswan, Egypt. The temple is built on elevated ground and surrounded by high walls near Lake Nasser. The main entry point is a pylon gateway that leads directly into an open courtyard surrounded by a row of columns and doorways that lead to other halls. Movement in the temple is rather linear, as it features five interior spaces that proceed one after another. Smaller chambers can be found lining the inner passage and a chapel can be accessed using the outer one. Surfaces are decorated with carvings depicting deities, pharaohs, and other symbolic motifs which were colored with pigments that have now faded. The temple was dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis and was commissioned by Augustus Caesar. Solidifying the monument not only as a place of religious devotion, but also as a sign of Roman authority with its massive scale and magnificence. midterm religous stone https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/6d9ac99abcfb5d9f661537f90535d438.jpg ad4d7f43fa4b38e6824ee02a9049c99e https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/e7734158f2cfd086f4575dba2eb61e20.jpg 2f28cf180002f5e2474530e61377454f https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3c055bb8c29502aaa25e8b7be77bb911.jpg 2d037a81a3b4f5c59d285eb9e7c1e05a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Zacatecas Cathedral Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 https://whc.unesco.org/uploads/thumbs/site_0676_0001-750-750-20090928171726.webp Image 2 https://www.thehistoryhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Zacatecas-Cathedral-Inside-150x150.jpg Image 3 https://lugares.inah.gob.mx/sites/default/files/2023-05/_DSC5236.JPG License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Creative Commons Language A language of the resource Historic Centre of Zacatecas, Mexico Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1772 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. New Spanish Baroque, 18 century Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Financial/Construction Patrons: Spanish mine owners and wealthy elites of Zacatecas during the silver boom. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 22.775912217080126, Longitude: -102.57191645045556 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. The Zacatecas Cathedral is made from different types of stone, specifically trachyte and sandstone, with some elements like sculptures and canopies fashioned from limestone. These materials, including the golden-pink hue of the native trachyte, are characteristic of the region and are prominently featured in the cathedral's architecture. Extent The size or duration of the resource. There is no single definitive height for the Cathedral from ground to top because of the city's location within the valley and on hillsides, different buildings will have different heights. Although, the city of Zacatecas is situated at an elevation of approximately 2,469 meters (8,100 feet) above sea level. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Spanish Baroque style Description An account of the resource The Zacatecas Cathedral has a Latin cross layout, with a long nave crossed by two transepts, and side aisles. It is not square, circular, or irregular but instead follows the common and traditional design of a Latin cross plan, which is an axial layout defined by its cross-like shape. The Zacatecas Cathedral has an octagonal dome with a lantern. The construction of the Zacatecas Cathedral used the Spanish Baroque style and involved building it in sections over a period of about 30 years, from 1730 to 1760, with its materials being mainly local pink colored stone. The detailed, ornate facade is a hallmark of the Baroque style, which the Spanish brought to the Americas during the colonial era. Abstract A summary of the resource. The cathedral's exterior is covered in a dense and varied tapestry of ornamental patterns that reflect the "ultra-baroque" Churrigueresque style. The facade and altarpieces of the cathedral are adorned with numerous sculptures of religious figures, demonstrating the style's integration of sculpture and architecture. The overwhelming visual texture of the cathedral is created by the intricate, deeply carved stonework that covers nearly every surface of the facade. The cathedral's striking colors comes from the specific local materials used for its construction like pink sandstone, yellow-gold, and Bronze and Marble. midterm Spiritual Foreign Structure https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/436d56bfc3708cb9527d5d27bb55f039.jpg a85fb1130c3bbba1e7bbc86ea581c807 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3a102bba10d4c91bc11583499f162ad0.jpg c18d446c1d6e672c673b2bf57bae1c81 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f5f63f78a79eb3e3d5d4f15ab3a6e497.jpg 342f28f88c9762cb864f9706316fbffc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ta Prohm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Language A language of the resource Krong Siem Reap ,Cambodia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction: Founded in 1186 CE Abandonment: 15th Century Rediscovery: Early 20th Century Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Khmer King Jayavarman VII Abandoned when the Khmer Dynasty fell Rediscovery and conservation efforts done by French archeologists Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Bayan Period, Medieval South East Asia Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 13.43488242203669, 103.8893645126216 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Sandstone Extent The size or duration of the resource. The Entire Compound is 65 Hectares. Description An account of the resource This Temple structure is an example of a Flat Temple, well known in the region. Consisting of a flat square base, walls surrounding it, a Gopura or entrance gate on each of the walls. These are stepped gates larger than the wall itself. Each facing the cardinal directions. The out facing surfaces of these entrances are decorated with Hindu and Buddhist imagery. Inside the walls are 5 more rectangular enclosures, one inside the next. At the center sits the main Temple, a rectangular main building with a stepped pyramid like tower raising from its center. Each enclosure has a similar smaller structure, including tower. 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. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Ta Prohm (III).jpg <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_(III).jpg">(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_(III).jpg)</a> Image 2: Ta Prohm reclaimed from forest.jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_reclaimed_from_forest.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_reclaimed_from_forest.jpg</a>) Image 3: Ta Prohm reclaimed.jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_reclaimed.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ta_Prohm_reclaimed.jpg</a>) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Cambodia midterm Religious South East Asia https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/6d03c94d2a7de2ff1ba24908dc3694d1.jpg 3c59e04c8c42be0c3ffd84f00fe20fc1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Waco Texas Shotgun house Language A language of the resource Waco, Texas, United States of America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Originally built in 1920 renovated in 2016 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource (renovators) Chip and Joanna Gaines Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Modern Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 31.55073544599107, -97.12780509217103 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stucco and wood accents Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1,050 square ft. Description An account of the resource The renovated structure has a primary long, rectangular, vertical form in its layout. There are minimal levels to the house. Including a second story with a balcony. Though it is worth noting that compared to other examples of this style of build, this structure presents bigger and more profound. There are 2 doors (front and back). It includes a simplistic walk route through the structure which includes a dropdown set of stairs to get to the next level. Its interior patterns are that of high-quality domestic ones, with each room through the walkway being stylized and standing out on its own. On the outside, the blue stands out as the main color. It blends well with the orange-ish accents on the entrance pillars and surrounding windows. Light enters through the windows and additional entrances of the sort. Stucco helps make up the exterior of the structure. In addition wood materials are used throughout. There is some gating placed left of the front of the house. While not necessarily historical or cultural. Its notoriety due to its involvement on television helps propel the attention and the importance of the building type and its style’s kind going forward. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: The-Shotgun-House(Official) https://www.isoldmyhouse.com/what-happened-to-the-homes-from-fixer-upper-after-the-cameras-stopped/ Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Julian Forster Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/fixer-upper-shotgun-house-still-for-sale/ https://magnolia.com/blogs/article/shotgun-house?srsltid=AfmBOorxbpgvZhRNShiPjenSZZuI1DT34RTTCfdYX4-NViDzqtQfChMZ https://www.expedia.com/Waco-Hotels-The-Shotgun-House.h107061245.Hotel-Information https://www.isoldmyhouse.com/what-happened-to-the-homes-from-fixer-upper-after-the-cameras-stopped/ midterm Shotgun House https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/fd92e3322504631b4ba3178a7d50c6fd.jpg e62314b568320221f56c510486249bc9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Palace of Shaki Khans Language A language of the resource Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Completed: 1797 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Builder: Muhammed Hasan Khan Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 18th Century, Azerbaijan Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 41.2044° N Longitude: 47.1976° E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Exterior: Raw Bricks Exterior: River Stones Exterior: Wood (Plane & Oak) Interior: Shebeke Interior: Wood Interior: Venetian Glass Extent The size or duration of the resource. Area Size: 300 square meters Two-story structure Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Markeita Durham-Brinkley Type The nature or genre of the resource Palace-Castle Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 Palace_of_Shaki_Khans.jpg: (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/%C5%9E%C9%99ki_xan_saray%C4%B1.jpg) Description An account of the resource Building Description: Located in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan, the Palace of Shaki Khans is a two-story building, used as a summer residence for the Shaki khans. The exterior of the building has an area size of 300 square meters, and was primarily constructed using raw bricks, river stones, wood, which usually consist of plane and oak. The interior, however, was primarily constructed with shebeke, a type of color glass created by Azerbaijani craftspeople, wood, venetian glass. ... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Eastern/Iranian and Azerbaijani architecture Middle Eastern midterm https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3b42421c4fcd5861e30f4f6dc281887a.jpg 9adf67a98cd3e34c1f4951c9f79cc5d8 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ad957e407015e818a8c506ea8d81618e.jpg 3812c9d44b4b8c14e82eefcd8fcb6b71 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ccbb5c2ed079c4737fcc5abff323baf6.jpg 1dd61360a151473be2a65707adbe419c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Great Ziggurat of Ur Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Markeita Durham-Brinkley Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Language A language of the resource Nasiriyah, Iraq Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 2040 BCE - Construction Started c. 2000 BCE - Completed Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ur-Nammu - Builder & Ruler of the Sumerian Third Dynasty of Ur Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Third Dynasty of Ur / Early 21st Century BCE Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 30.9628° N Longitude: 46.1032° E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Mudbrick Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Geena_Truman: (https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220822-the-ziggurat-of-ur-iraqs-answer-to-the-pyramids) Image 2: Drawing_of_the_Ziggurat_of_Ur,_Iraq,_by_Marjorie_V._Duffell_for_C._L._Woolley,_1937: (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Drawing_of_the_Ziggurat_of_Ur%2C_Iraq%2C_by_Marjorie_V._Duffell_for_C._L._Woolley%2C_1937.jpg) Image 3: Leonard Woolley, photo with excavation workers, c. 1923–24, featuring the ziggurat of Ur, c. 2100 B.C.E., Tell el-Mukayyar, Iraq (photo: Penn Museum, Philadelphia): (https://smarthistory.org/ziggurat-of-ur/) Extent The size or duration of the resource. Length: 64 meters (210 ft) Width: 46 meters (150 ft) Original Height (speculative): Over 30 meters (98 ft) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Neo-Sumerian ziggurat architecture Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. 1. https://smarthistory.org/ziggurat-of-ur/ 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziggurat_of_Ur Abstract A summary of the resource. In progress Middle Eastern https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ecef6e5876ba6a74bf504df9af8786aa.jpg bd8e74acdce7e28c0717e554fa423f57 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/d794cf3c0dcd2ed04fbe30505dda6265.jpg 681edf154bcbd17d2c6e5b0390279ef9 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/856737588e5beda1340d808a4ef485ae.jpg a6f85e43b2d0f7e62e356aa70723ad90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shōkōken Tea House, Kōkō-en Garden Language A language of the resource Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Completed: 1992 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Builder: Himeji City and local craftsmen specializing in traditional Japanese tea houses Architect: Unknown (constructed in traditional style by preservation teams) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Heisei Period, Japan (1992) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 34.8337° N Longitude: 134.6928° E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Plaster Bamboo Tile Extent The size or duration of the resource. Tea room interior: 73 square feet Landscaped garden: 3.5 hectares (376,700 square feet) Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Located within Kōkō-en Garden, adjacent to Himeji Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: kokoengarden3.jpg https://www.japan-experience.com/sites/default/files/images/content_images/kokoengarden3.jpg Image 2: Koko-en-Garden05-640x400.jpg https://visit-himeji.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Koko-en-Garden05-640x400.jpg Image 3: Koko-en-Garden04-640x400.jpg https://visit-himeji.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Koko-en-Garden04-640x400.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Coaldrake, William H. Architecture and Authority in Japan. Routledge, 1996. https://archive.org/details/architectureauth0000coal Japan National Tourism Organization. “Himeji’s Other Star – Kōkō-en Garden.” Travel Japan Blog, May 31, 2007 https://www.japan.travel/en/us/blog/himeji-koko-en-garden/ Description An account of the resource The Shōkōken Tea House is a small rectangular building that has a single low level with a sloping tiled roof. It has a very simple frame. It’s surrounded by the garden. It is a single-story structure. The entrance is low and modest, it is requiring visitors to bow slightly as they step inside. The floor is covered with tatami mats. The Circulation is minimal, visitors enter directly into the tearoom, which opens visually to the garden through sliding doors. Movement is calm, controlled, and ceremonial, and it’s divided into a 4.5-mat layout. Sliding shōji screens open toward the garden, letting in soft, diffused light. The structure is simple, and the materials used in this tea house are wooden posts, plaster walls, and bamboo details. Inside the house, there are ornaments, and only natural textures of wood and paper, with shadows shifting gently across the space. Interpretive reading: This tea house was built for quiet gatherings and the ritual of the tea ceremony. Its small scale creates intimacy, while the natural materials encourage harmony with nature. The humble entrance and minimal decoration reflect the values of wabi-sabi, finding beauty in simplicity. Unlike nearby castles or temples, the tea house is not about power but about refinement, reflection, and calm. It serves as a cultural balance, offering a place for stillness and connection. Abstract A summary of the resource. The Shōkōken Tea House was built in 1992 and was a part of Kōkō-en Garden to celebrate Himeji City’s 100th anniversary. The visitors will experience the aesthetics of Japanese tea ceremony culture in close proximity to Himeji Castle, that balances the monumental military architecture with domestic cultural refinement. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Traditional Japanese domestic Japanese/style midterm Tea house