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This historic apartment complex is quadratic in its makeup. Viewed from above, it is a simple square with morphed edges. It was a three story building, and served several entrances on its bottom level. From here, it unfolds like a typical apartment.…

The churches of Chiloé were constructed from wood and boasted a tall central bell tower that rose majestically in a symmetrical design. These churches showed a vibrant brown hue supported by white cylindrical pillars. The most iconic feature of the…

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…

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…

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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,…

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…

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 tower stands 182 meters tall and was one of the first skyscrapers in the world built on highly seismic soil. its design follows the International Style, which means it has clean lines, a simple shape, and a modern appearance. The building,…

The building presents a symmetrical, classically composed façade with the base of the building rusticated, and the rest of the facade is brick with tall arched windows and a heavy modillioned cornice. The church is also adorned with a golden cross on…