Architecture Essays

Role of Architecture and Design in Modern Society
3rd Dec 2020
Introduction: Through the case studies in this paper, I will be looking at how architecture and design in the built landscape can bring equality to areas such as, the housing crisis, renewing cultural growth and lack of sufficient educational facilities to marginalized Indigenous communities....

The Relationship Between the Interior and Exterior Design of Zaha Hadid's Buildings
3rd Dec 2020
Introduction: Iraqi-born British architect Zaha Hadid was well known for her amazing futuristic architecture by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel and created beautiful pieces of architecture Hadids highly expressive...

Arne Jacobsen: Biography and Project Analysis
3rd Dec 2020
Introduction: This precedent study is a research paper about Arne Jacobsen. The paper will give an overview of Mr. Jacobsen’s life, and there will be an in-depth analysis of three of his projects that were created during his life-time....

Influence of Public Health and Safety Matters in the City
21st Nov 2020
Introduction: Towns are and were always associated with trade and power[R1]. Although towns as well as humans have to develop. They were formed and shaped by numbers of various factors. This essay would show how h...

Difference Between Greek and Roman Architecture of Antiquity
21st Nov 2020
Introduction: Introduction The purpose of this essay is to identify the differences between the Greek and Roman architecture of Antiquity. Although Greek and Roman architecture have various similarities, it is imp...

Overview of Victorian Architecture in London
3rd Nov 2020
Introduction: I will be focusing on two architectural styles, with each in different time period, which are Victorian Architecture and Arts & Craft Movement, and how each are known for its purpose in London, in terms of their feature, importance and changes to the society...

Biography of Antoni Gaudi
3rd Nov 2020
Introduction: Antoni Gaudi was born in Reus, Catalonia in 1852, but for a majority of his life he was based in Barcelona where he studied architecture in 1878 at the Provincial School of Architecture. (Biography 2019) Prior to this, he served in...

The Gothic Revival And The Greek Revival
1st Jun 2020
Introduction: The Greek Revival and the Gothic Revival are terms that carry specific meanings in relation to the history of architecture. What did they represent at the time and what was the nature of the conflict ...

The Great Mosque of Samarra | Architecture and Religion
18th May 2020
Introduction: The great mosque of Samarra also known as the mosque of al-Mutawakkil began construction in 848/49 CE, with The Caliph Al-Mu’tasim moved the Abbasid capital from Baghdad to Samarra, and fin...

Sustainable Practice in Architecture
18th May 2020
Introduction: O’Brien, Kesik and Athienitis define passive solar heating of homes as the process from which oncoming solar radiation from the sun is absorbed by glazed openings in a house then re-emitted int...

Dome of the Rock: Architectural Style and History
18th May 2020
Introduction: For this assignment I decided to choose a shrine called the Dome of the Rock, which was built in Jerusalem. I chose this building because one of my friends went on her birthright trip to Jerusale...

Style and History of the Barbican
18th May 2020
Introduction: The name of Barbican means fortification in English. It usually shaped like a square with four walls and four gates, one in each side, was being used as the outer defence of some ancient city. Ba...

Relationship Between Architecture and Human Behaviour: Eldon Building
18th May 2020
Introduction: 1.0 Introduction A major issue faced by most architects is the ability of their designs to meet the specifications and comfort of the intended users. And sometimes these can be made more...

History of Landscape Architecture: Cultural Context and Literature Review
18th May 2020
Introduction: 1. Historical Background (a) Geo/political Ancient Egypt was a monarchy which the pharaohs were seemed like a mandate from the gods. Pharaohs expressed the gods’ will through ...

Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) Analysis
18th May 2020
Introduction: I chose to research the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF). FEAF is the enterprise architecture reference of a federal government. The Chief Information Officers (CIO) Founded it in...

Ideologies, Concepts and the Influence of Bauhaus Curriculum on Modern Day
18th May 2020
Introduction: Introduction Many groups and individuals are influenced by design movements such as Bauhaus to this day. The Bauhaus was an Institution Art School, that taught the subject of Art and De...

In What Ways Do Gothic Cathedrals Reflect Christian Ideas and Beliefs?
18th May 2020
Introduction: In what ways do gothic cathedrals reflect Christian ideas and beliefs? Gothic cathedrals are very complex structures, which have impressive amounts of beauty. The gothic cathedrals style...

The Temple of Hatshepsut and The Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu
18th May 2020
Introduction: 1. Introduction Ancient Egyptian temples and gardens played a vital role in Egyptian’s society and culture. Temples were the Loci between various spheres – human and divine, heav...

Biography and Architectural Style of Zaha Hadid
18th May 2020
Introduction: Contents Biography Hadid’s Early life and career. Stardom and Controversies Awards and Achievements Theoretical framework Architectural sty...

Abstracted Nature in Architectural Interiors: Effects on Space Memorability Compared to Pure Representation
18th May 2020
Introduction: Abstract Objective: While there has been a great variety of interest into the health and philosophical benefits of biophilic design, which is design that responds to the human desire for...

Santiago Calatrava's Biology in Architecture
18th May 2020
Introduction: Biology in Architecture Sanago Calatrava Hannah OConnor Survey of Architectural History ARC1720 – Secon 1741 Word Count: 3041 Biology in Archi...

Architectural Analysis of Villa Savoyre by Le Corbusier
18th May 2020
Introduction: A critical Architectural Analysis of Villa Savoye by LE Corbusier –Functionality, Structure, Geometry, Expressivity Table of Contents Introduction Villa Savoye ...

Feelings Evoked by Kahn’s Design of the First Unitarian Church
18th May 2020
Introduction: “Architecture is the thoughtful making of spaces. It is the creating of spaces that evoke a feeling of appropriate use.”– Louis Kahn Introduction Architecture acco...

Analysis of the Post-modern Features Robert Venturi Used on the Design of ‘vanna Venturi House’
18th May 2020
Introduction: Analysis of the post-modern features Robert Venturi used on the design of ‘Vanna Venturi house’ Analyse a key post-modern building such as James Stuttgart museum and place it within ...

Development of Zero-carbon Industrial Building
18th May 2020
Introduction: Executive Summary The scope of this design project is to provide a 0% carbon emission development, which exceeds the requirements as set out by building regulations Part L. As part of th...