The Palacio de Bellas Artes is an enormous and stunning structure located in Mexico City. Its exterior is clad in glossy white marble, giving it a majestic and sophisticated appearance. The roof features a prominent dome with vibrant tiles that are visible from a distance. Surrounding the building are elevated columns and intricate carvings that highlight its artistic design. Stained glass windows allow light to enter, casting colorful patterns on the exterior. Additionally, metal beams are used to ensure its stability due to the soft ground in Mexico City. Combining marble, metal, glass, and a colorful roof, the Palacio exudes both strength and elegance.
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1904: Construction begins. 1934: Construction completed. 1994: Renovations and underground parking constructed.
The Palacio National stretches along the east side of Mexico city zocalo. Its long facade and striking red stones, contrasting white accents around the windows, doors, and columns make it vibrant and noticeable. The structure is mainly rectangular with a consistent symmetrical arches running all around the ground floor. The building is two stories along most of its length with an additional third floor. The central balcony is iconic for the independence bell. Its tall rectangular windows are evenly spaced, each framed in white stone that emphasized the palaces horizontal scale. Additionally there are four interior courtyards that are hinted through the symmetry and spacing of the doors. There are decorative iron balconies around the central section.
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1522: Palace finished construction. 1682: Reconstruction due to a fire. 1821: Renamed Palacio National after Mexican independence. 1850: assoditions of Mariana door and interior modifications. 1926: Third floor added to the palace. 1935: Diego revers famous mural painting. 2018: Became once again the presidential residence.
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.
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- 1902: Construction begins. - 1907: Construction completed.
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Reconstructed around Yuan Dynasty (1333 AD)
The ha-ha at the Parham House wraps around the main sections of the estate. It is made of stacked stone, and is about three feet high. The upper part of the ha-ha holds the manicured sections of the lawn, along with the house and other social parts of the garden. Beyond the ha-ha lies the rest of the landscape, including the overgrown parts and the cattle. This structure has more of a practical use to it, keeping the animals away from the main parts of the garden and home. This small wall acts as a barrier to keep the untouched sections of the land separate from the well cared for parts, signifying the social structure of the landowners and how they cared for their image.
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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.
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