1 10 235 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/17b6e7f37b0c97aba2ed37654a5d1f2c.jpg ff0837d68b2527d57b90e06d2b11ed82 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 View of Notre Dame from the SE Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01,jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01.JPG) https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a5412e24e053d4bff0b47d58f012bb85.jpg 547cd703523661b1fbc72b7071a8e58a 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 Cathedral of Notre Dame; Notre Dame de Paris; Temple of Reason/Temple of the Supreme Being Language A language of the resource Île de la Cité, Paris, France Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1163 – Bishop Maurice de Sully begins construction of new cathedral. 1270 – South transept and rose window completed by Pierre de Montreuil. 15 April 2019 – A fire destroys a large part of the roof and the spire. Reconstruction begins two years later in 2021. Fall 2024? - Notre Dame reopened after complete restoration. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Maurice de Sully Master Mason/Architect: Jean De Chelles (1250-1260) Architect: Pierre de Montreuil (1270) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Divya Kumar-Dumas & Quint Gregory Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived image 1:Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01,jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Paris_Notre-Dame_Southeast_View_01.JPG) image 2:Notre-Dame_de_Paris_2013-07-24.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Notre-Dame_de_Paris_2013-07-24.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. image 1: Creative Commons image 2: Creative Commons Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 48.85289032686707, 2.3499450510626616 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource French Gothic Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious midterm neatline assignment https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/adaf807c294a60cea185402a8e4bab0c.jpg 1ea363dc6095b38090c3f777cf8f9bfc https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/cbddcace17b9547d56418399070d43bb.jpg 80dab3ce061c2f047e20ca1a9695b586 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/51dad12a7a52ede81be6eb8d7b13ea94.jpg 7681e2744c7d023567ef77fa91090c42 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 National Museum of Singapore Language A language of the resource Singapore, Singapore Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1882- Henry Edward McCallum designed the building 1887-Opened as Raffles Library and Museum 2003-2006 Additions of glass and metal were added to the building Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. British colonial rule, Colony of Singapore Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Board, N. H. (n.d.). Our building. National Heritage Board - Pride in our Past, Legacy for our Future. https://www.nhb.gov.sg/nationalmuseum/about-us/our-building Wikimedia Foundation. (2025d, August 30). National Museum of Singapore. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Singapore Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Colonel Sir H.E. McCallum Architect: W Architects (firm) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 1.2969294182885014, 103.849002621896 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Glass Metal Extent The size or duration of the resource. 18,400 square meters (198,000 square feet) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sultana Rahim Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:2016_Singapur,_Museum_Planning_Area,_Narodowe_Muzeum_Singapuru_(02) Image 2:SNM_Concourse Image 3: lossy-page1-1920px-KITLV_-_105738_-_Raffles_Museum_in_Singapore_-_circa_1900.tif (1) 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource neo-Palladian (British colonial rule of Singapore) Description An account of the resource The National Museum of Singapore is a neo-Palladian structure that over time has been renovated to have glass and steel elements. Its plan overall is relatively symmetrical, and the building features two main stories. A large center dome sits in the middle of the structure's roofing, very reminiscent of British government buildings. To enter the museum, there’s a grand portico with a sweeping staircase that guides into the central atrium before branching into other exhibition galleries. The opened interior spaces are primarily illuminated by the large arched windows or stained glass in the rotunda done. A very modern “glass passage” was built for the museum to connect the newly developed areas seamlessly to the historical structure without obvious style disruption. Architecturally, the building showcases a historical evolution throughout time, from colonial British rule to more independent Singaporean state and style. domed roof glass Public steel stone https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/fc8c681900e90a576f311261e29e685f.jpeg ec9d3d43619430c08d2af36536e56f25 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3874793ee50c72d09ee052233f6379ef.jpg ffabc579c1462e00c1153f451aba8224 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/5d067c57344150f74541eda65d4416bf.jpeg c8af69cf9195c179443a1a137517b6f0 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/6e232befbebe54b61f12551a24577805.jpeg 954d4fc6a9493a3730514d561fbeb0d0 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 Bayt Al-Suhaymi 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: Flickr_-_Gaspa_-_Cairo,_Bayt_es-Suhaimi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayt_al-Suhaymi#/media/File:Flickr_-_Gaspa_-_Cairo,_Bayt_es-Suhaimi.jpg) Image2: GD-EG-Caire-Suhaymi033 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayt_al-Suhaymi#/media/File:GD-EG-Caire-Suhaymi033.JPG) Image 3: GD-EG-Caire-Suhaymi008 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayt_al-Suhaymi#/media/File:GD-EG-Caire-Suhaymi008.JPG) Image 4: GD-EG-Caire-Suhaymi023.JPG (https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GD-EG-Caire-Suhaymi023.JPG#mw-jump-to-license) 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: Creative Commons Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 30.05232415216862, 31.262479467437743 Language A language of the resource Cairo, Egypt Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Medieval Cairo, Egypt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction started: 1648 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Abdel Wahab el Tablawy Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Wood Extent The size or duration of the resource. Approximately 2000 square meters Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic 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://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/monuments/bayt-al-suhaymi-house-of-suhaymi/ https://www.etbtoursegypt.com/Wiki/Egypt-Travel-Guide/bayt-al-suhaymi-house-of-suhaymi https://egypttimetravel.com/bayt-al-suhaymi-in-cairo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayt_al-Suhaymi Description An account of the resource The Bayt al-Subyami is a 17th-century Ottoman house located in Cairo, Egypt. The house is rather rectangular, with a courtyard at the center of its three-story foundation. Primarily made from stone, the upper levels are made of timber and brickwork. Latticed screens allow privacy and light into the main rooms, adding a rich elegance to the spaces. The rooms are also decorated with painted beams and tiled ceilings/walls utilizing geometric patterns and floral motifs. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ottoman architecture domestic Egyptian midterm neatline assignment stone https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/27c95c555a5e2e3329eb317907686e82.jpg f69e7c326de64f5d317593f005d6ee70 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/8cd94795524f3238dbc6539849e259fd.jpg 1e11229b1f265cd9dbb5026f7ff4d26b 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 Mātaatua Wharenui Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hannah Demory Language A language of the resource Whakatāne, New Zealand Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875: Mātaatua Wharenui was built 1879: Relocated to display the building in multiple locations 2011: Returned to the place of its origin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Builder: Ngāti Awa (tribe) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 37°56'59"S 177°00'11"E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Extent The size or duration of the resource. 79 ft long, 41 ft wide, and 24 ft high Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: mataatua-wharenui-5.jpg (https://wanderlusters.com/mataatua-wharenui-the-house-that-came-home/) Image 2: British Empire Exhibition, Wembley Stadium, 23 April 1924 (16963240130).jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/British_Empire_Exhibition%2C_Wembley_Stadium%2C_23_April_1924_%2816963240130%29.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: N/A Image 2: Creative Commons 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://wanderlusters.com/mataatua-wharenui-the-house-that-came-home/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g652408-d2724411-Reviews-Mataatua_The_House_That_Came_Home-Whakatane_Bay_of_Plenty_Region_North_Island.html http://maorilifestyles.blogspot.com/2011/08/house-that-came-home.html Description An account of the resource The building has a rectangular layout with a gable roof. At the front of the structure, there is a roofed porch-like area, with walls at the back and on the side, but only a small fence at the front. At the back of the porch, there is a door on the viewer’s left side, and a window on the right. Coming from the small fence in the front of the porch is a red beam that supports the roof, connecting to the roof at its peak. There are two sets of twin statues at opposing sides of the front facade, resembling somewhat of a totem pole with a large face below each statue. There are another two carvings that sit at either end of the supporting beam, one of a man (which is on the bottom) and one of a face (which sits at the top). The building is made of wood, with lots of brown colors, plenty of red accents along the borders and statues, and smaller details painted with white, black, and green. On the inside of the roof, there are squared off sections with raised beams decorated with white motifs. The outside of the roof is black in color. Along the inner side walls of the porch there also stands another four carved statues along each side and situated at the end of each of the raised beams from the roof. The building had played a religious purpose as a meeting ground for the Ngāti Awa tribe. The large roof provides shade for the porch, and the wood in which this structure was made was easily accessible. This building provokes a ritual movement as a sensory experience. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Late Victorian Period Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious midterm New Zealand Religious https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a479ff3bc2778dc238e8220541ee89ff.jpg 0974d3e73393c0681b1c34935a66cada 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 Reconstructed Scandinavian Viking Longhouse - <strong>Vikingekongehal</strong> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Alyson Schruefer Language A language of the resource Sagnlandet Lejre Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 55.615770317546804, 11.944792013212975 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Kongehal 25. maj 2020 10.jpg - Visit Denmark - https://www.visitdenmark.com/press/latest-news/denmarks-largest-viking-longhouse-opens Type The nature or genre of the resource Tourist attraction Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Part of the attraction Lejre Land of Legends established 1964. Reconstructed after original findings of the hall by archeologists in Gl. Lejre back in 2009. Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 1000 tons of oak timber Extent The size or duration of the resource. Measuring 61-metres long and 10-metres high 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://sagnlandet.dk/en/denmarks-largest-royal-hall/ https://www.visitdenmark.com/press/latest-news/denmarks-largest-viking-longhouse-opens Description An account of the resource Faithfully recreated biased on the largest royal hall known from the Viking Age in Denmark. Modernized with amenities such as air conditioning and heating. Vikingekongehal sits as Lejre Land of Legends greatest attraction, a large complex dedicated to preservation and historical life's of the Nordic people. Internally the building's massive hall spans multiple supports acting as a nature room divider. These supports hold important lighting which previous would be candles and torches now LED's for safety purposes. Along the sides built in seating, tables. and other misc items lay along the walls. Stepping down into the center a large stone hearth for cooking stands between two massive dinning tables ready for a feast. Weapons and shields hang on the walls. midterm https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/737b6d3ddc105d6fde0671302b38f657.jpg 174b2e93b2e602f01138ec71b3b6cc8c 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 Domestic collection Type The nature or genre of the resource domestic type generally means something that is designed for, associated with, or taking place in the home or everyday household life. 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 Athelhampton House Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Athelhampton_House_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6178455.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Language A language of the resource Athelhampton, Dorset, United Kingdom Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1485 - Construction is completed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Tudor Hall House domestic united kingdom https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/299e02eadb2f6118af5753418d8fc109.jpg 412b4bea00b40f46d265569b2659ff04 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 Himeji Castle White Heron Castle Language A language of the resource Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Himeji-Castle-01.jpg https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/app/uploads/2019/07/Himeji-Castle-01.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 34.8394° N Longitude: 134.6939° E Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original construction: 1333 by Akamatsu Norimura Expanded: 1581 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi Completed: 1609 by Ikeda Terumasa Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Akamatsu Norimura (1333) Builder: Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1581) Builder: Ikeda Terumasa (1601–1609) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Edo Period, Japan Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Stone Plaster Extent The size or duration of the resource. Height: 46. m (152 ft) Castle grounds: 107 hectares (1,060,000 m²) Type The nature or genre of the resource Palace-Castle Description An account of the resource <em>Formal Description A beautiful, fascinating house that looks like it is standing tall right in the sky above all other houses, like it is floating in the sky like clouds without any base. Makes you wonder what it feels like to be up there. This house has many layers of walls, and the gates that surround the central tower. The layout is fascinating but also complicated and mysterious. It feels like a maze. It is mostly designed to confuse enemies. The paths of the house are twisted and turned, leading uphill through courtyards, towers, and narrow passageways. Each area is built to slow down attackers and protect the center. The highest tower is <span>152</span> feet tall. From the outside, it looks like it has five levels, but actually it has six levels inside and also a basement. Each level gets smaller as it goes up. The entrance of the house is made up of a large wooden gate at the very bottom of the hill. It moves through the paths and multiple gates, which lead to the main tower. The building material is a wooden post and lintel structure. Beams and columns support each floor. There are no vaults or domes, just stacked wooden levels with steep tiled roofs. The Surfaces are smooth white plaster over wood and stone. Roofs have repeating curved tiles and family crest tiles at the edges. Decorations are simple but elegant, with fish-shaped roof ornaments for protection. The light of this house comes through small windows and slits in the walls. The house is made of wood, stone, and white plaster. The base is made from a strong stone, and the towers and walls are mostly made out of wood, with plaster to help prevent fire.</em> <em>Interpretive Reading This house was designed to protect, impress, and show power. The maze paths, tall stone base, and strong wooden structure were chosen to be a military defense, to make it hard for enemies to attack. At the same time, is elegant white walls and layered roofs gave it a beautiful, almost floating look, which signaled wealth, power, and control. In its historical context, it likely showed the strength of the ruling family and helped to keep the peace. The use of wood and plaster helped keep it light and flexible, which is good for earthquakes, and the stone base gave it the strength to keep it together. It may have felt like walking toward the sky and heavens. The whole structure can be seen as a metaphor for a mountain, with many levels rising to the peak, and the main tower is its hierarchy, where power is held.</em> <em>Contemporary Resonance or Reflection Today, this house is a rare example of a large wooden structure that has survived for centuries, so it raises questions about how this building has lived for centuries that not even in modern times, with a lot of technology, we are unable to build such a building. It also reminds us to think about how power and beauty were shown through architecture, and how a design and an idea will still live on even after the architect dies.</em> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1993) National Treasure of Japan 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. UNESCO World Heritage Centre.https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/661 Abstract A summary of the resource. Himeji Castle is one of the most beautiful surviving examples of Japanese castle architecture. Unlike many other castles that were destroyed during wars, the Himeji has remained intact for over four centuries. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Azuchi-Momoyama Style castle Japanese/style midterm palace https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a6530a99434e865e0b43294ab64a7f4b.jpg e4d3126d627916e401f0ccf871190a29 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 Parson Barnard House Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Language A language of the resource New England, Connecticut Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://images.ctfassets.net/nonm77rtn1g8/GOyucsLWP9FH7R5RSvocy/e3e998e61f9ff05c549a7429f0025404/Sunny_Saltbox_Norwich_Connecticut__1670.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource late 17th and early 18th century. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Queen Anne (1665-1714) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. American colonial period Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 42.68926259108759, Longitude: -71.11694087477946 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Mostly Wood and Timber Extent The size or duration of the resource. 18 feet wide by 42 feet long. Description An account of the resource The Parson Barnard House is a sturdy, symmetrical colonial structure made of weathered wood and framed with hand-hewn timber. Its steep gabled roof, covered in gray wooden shingles, reflects a practical design suited for New England winters. The front is balanced and orderly, with five evenly spaced windows—small-paned and framed with simple trim—and a central door framed by plain pilasters and a transom. A large brick chimney rises from the center of the roof, marking the heart of the home. The house rests low to the ground, with an ell extending from the back, suggesting later additions. The overall feel is modest and functional, with little ornamentation. It sits quietly in its surroundings, bordered by simple shrubs and a stone path, embodying the practical elegance of early American life. Abstract A summary of the resource. Building History - The Parson Barnard House was built in 1715 for Reverend Thomas Barnard, the town’s minister in North Andover, Massachusetts. It served not only as his residence but also as a place for religious study and community gatherings. Over the centuries, the house remained a private home before being preserved as a historic site, offering a rare glimpse into early 18th-century colonial life in New England. Notable Architectural Detail - One notable architectural feature is the large central chimney, a hallmark of First Period colonial design. This massive brick structure anchors the house both visually and functionally, originally serving multiple fireplaces throughout the home. Its placement in the center reflects the importance of the hearth for heating and cooking, and it showcases the practical, centralized planning typical of early colonial architecture. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Saltbox midterm https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/950de773a76374a57396b6f312f3de00.jpg e2a4228ec09f373efd4ca3a573819d9f https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/b1ff37fd794fe6ae0274399a065c9215.jpg c8a3cbb02b4c3da2347ed33de023b44c 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 Siwaluh Jabu Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Karo Peoples of North Sumatra, Indonesia Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.1207485292314012, 98.4656979519234 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Bamboo Reeds Language A language of the resource Lingga Village, Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid 19th Century to Early 20th Century Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Pre-Colonial Indonesia Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Siwaluh Jabu Desa Budaya Lingga.jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Siwaluh_Jabu_Desa_Budaya_Lingga.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Siwaluh_Jabu_Desa_Budaya_Lingga.jpg</a>) <br /><br />Image 2: COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Een Karo Batak loods TMnr 60004176.jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Een_Karo_Batak_loods_TMnr_60004176.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Een_Karo_Batak_loods_TMnr_60004176.jpg</a>) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2:Creative Commons Description An account of the resource A stilted longhouse of the Karos people in Northern Sumatra. Usually it has a rectangular foothold, the structure rises around 12meters. It has an iconic triangular thatched roof that makes up over half of the structure's size. The insides are large enough to house large families. The purpose of the building's unique style is to resist the elements of the region, such as earthquakes and storms. Made of out wood, bamboo and reeds, traditionally without the need of nails or modern tools. Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic domestic midterm https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/7435ea7856b046dc309714bf755e4205.jpg 5f26c94b0e63c55b5fe0aaeacdb3bf65 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/df254c3fa75c0a8408462ba924a6f90f.jpg 63ae5c8459199a5cc0d62304f0ff0d25 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/0db7512059ef64a986dc2f699c1164ee.jpg 387c7d5672620b36f6d85f317cdb55f3 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/592646ef00502321e5c884487bc10a8f.jpg cffd0d72959369eb300fd70e5e99e8a2 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 House of the Narawa Family, Fukushima Minka-en Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Moanna Dixson Language A language of the resource Initial - Joraguchi, Yamada, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan Current - Oishimae Kaminagura, Fukushima, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid-18th c. - Estimation of original construction May 1981 - Reconstructed Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron - Narawa Family Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Edo period (1603 -1868) Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood, thatch, concrete Extent The size or duration of the resource. Area - 165.9 meters Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 - Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 2 - Interior_of_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en (https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Fukushima_City_Minka-en#/media/File%3AInterior_of_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 3 - Household objects at the Former House of the Narawa Family at Fukushima City Minka-en.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Household_objects_at_the_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 4 - Fukushima_City_Minka-en_entrance (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Fukushima_City_Minka-en_entrance.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 Image 4 - Creative Commons Description An account of the resource The building is a reconstruction of the House of the Narawa family, originally made in the mid-18th century, or the Edo period. With wooden and concrete outer walls, the house has a rectangular floor plan emphasized by its yosemune-zukuri (four-sided hipped) thatched roof. Its interior is separated into four rooms, each having small, solid wood doors. On the exterior of the home, shoji sliding doors, made from a lighter material like paper or cloth, contrast with the interior. Despite the shoji, the overall structure of the building lets little light reach inside. It is a private abode. This house is an example of minka-style homes popularized in Japan by the non-samurai class, namely farmers, merchants, and artisans.  While not the upper class, a position reserved for samurai and the shogun's prefectural advisors, these workers would accumulate wealth during the Edo period. This specific home was likely owned by a wealthy farmer, as highlighted by its large yard and guest room. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. “⑫旧奈良輪家 – 福島市民家園 (Facility No. 12, Former Narawa House).” *福島市民家園 (Fukushima City Folk House Garden).* https://minka‑en.com/shisetsu/shisetsu\_12. Sasaki, Takashi. “The Japanese House: The Basic Elements of Traditional Japanese Residential Architecture.” Meguri Japan. English version by Judy Evans. https://meguri-japan.com/en/knowledge/20210627_1697/. “Minka: Vernacular Houses of Japan.” Leaflet. Minka Preservation Project, English translation. https://minka-en.com/images/engleaflet.pdf. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 37.735944651277, 140.37117663265383 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Minka domestic East Asian Japanese/style midterm