Similarities Between The Hearst Castle And The Topakapi Palace

In the 1930’s during when Mexico’s economy was recovering modern architecture seem was more for public buildings. The first example of this type of architecture was the institute of hygiene in Popotla Mexico in 1925. This building was designed by Jose Villagran Garcia. The studio inside was designed by Juan O'Gorman for Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Juan O’Gorman designed was inspired by Le Corbusier studio in Paris. One of the projects that was very ambitious of modern architecture was the construction of the University of Mexico in Mexico City in the 1950’s. This project was built under the direction of Enrique del Moral, Pani, and Carlos Lazo. This building was perfect for practicing and planning out of modern architecture in Mexico.

Castles, palaces, and cathedrals are scattered across Europe. Each one possesses unique characteristics and architecture bearing resemblance of their time. Some castles incorporate Greek influence, roman or gothic influence in design. Other castles and palaces are surrounded by sculptures outside in the courtyard or include sculptures worshiped as an altarpiece. While any one of these things would serve to make an ordinary castle more elaborate there is one palace that possesses all of these: The Palace of Versailles in France. The Palace of Versailles has managed to incorporate classic architecture, exquisite sculptures, and amalgamated the old design with the newer design trends of the day.

Bihzad places strong emphasis on the complexity of the palace’s architecture which he has adorned with colorful ornaments and emblazoned with gold. Each room is decorated with rugs and tiles featuring complex floral and asymmetrical patterns that cover each chamber from floor to ceiling. The palace appears to be three stories tall and features a balcony on the left and a zigzagging staircase on the right. The asymmetrical style of these two architectural features gives the impression of the work

Many decades’ architects have failed to seal the enormous hole in the roof of the great Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. In 1418, the city Fathers announced a contest for the idea dome design; a promise of gold and eternal fame was granted for anyone who is able to construct it. A goldsmith, Filippo Brunelleschi won the contest by proposing his design of “double dome” to the Fathers.

John Young and Isaac Davis built the first ‘Western style’ building, Kailua-Kona, in Hawaii in 1795. Afterwards, three more brick palaces were constructed in Lahaina. These designs were very much like the Lahaina prison shown in previous pages. Even though Western brick houses slowly became predominant, “traditional grass hale were still prevalent, though adobe and coral block houses were also being built near Honolulu harbor” (“Hawaii History”).

The Second Empire architecture that inspired this building reflects the popularity of the French designs during the reign of Napoleon III. As one beholds the exterior of the courthouse from top to bottom, it displays the distinctly cut angles of native limestone along with the craftsmanship of ornamental features. The building soars upward three stories, where it is topped with a clock and bell tower,

The building itself uses an abundance of straight lines that give it a very neat and sleek finish. It is perfectly symmetrical, having a broad staircase with granite steps going right down from the second level to the front of the building. Written on these stairs are the words Invent, Discover, and Remember. Right next to this staircase, placed on each side are some brilliant green plants which wrap around the entire building and make it look very appealing. The building has several tower like sections that have upward sloping roofs that give it a bit of a medieval castle look. Made mostly of red brick and a yellow looking stone, this also gives the building the look of a castle. It also has lots of windows that give a welcoming feeling. There are also six bright lights which hang down from the second and third levels which add to that welcoming

Everything what makes it difficult to see, for example dimming lights and dark thick walls are characteristics of this type of architecture. Overall you could say, that the count's castle looks like the cathedrals in the thirteenth century, it is a copy of a medieval building.

Ever since man began building structures and settling land, art has manifested itself in our architectural creations. Whether it be to celebrate or worship a God or Gods, a grand sculpture to bury a powerful leader or remember them by, or to show a culture’s dedication to specific values, our architectural constructions have led to some of the finest art this Earth has ever seen. The Taj Mahal and Palace of Versailles are two great examples of such art. By examining each of these individually, and then comparing and contrasting them, it will become clear that no matter how different looking these buildings may be, they still serve the same purpose to the civilizations that erected them.

From being successful in the economic world, he gains money to purchase a hotel. One hotel he bought was in midtown. In the hotel he had his artwork. His artwork came from many European areas. In the hotel in had detailed moldings, paneling, lead glass, and crystal chandeliers. He also created the conference

Over the years the Castle grew in size; sections of floors were added for rooms. The Grand Ballroom was constructed for celebration purposes; and the Twin Towers, for means of watch. High walls became the surroundings of Castle Grisrock, and with the King’s family also growing in number; houses were built beyond these walls and were later called the Domains.

As I went to William Floyd Estate, I was aware of how to appreciate the historical person’s house. Not only the houses, I could appreciate the landscape surrounding the houses and imagined how actually lived there. Not only William Floyd Estate and Sagamore Hill, but also other historical houses are not just physical buildings. They contains history of that time period and lifestyle how they lived. Therefore, as they have been being preserved well so far, we need to be responsible for good and let more people visit there. Moreover, we need to preserve it with minimal repair and

Julia Morgan received her inspiration for the designs seen in Hearst Castle from Hearst’s extensive collection of treasures found throughout the world, and from her own travels as an architect. As these two came together, they created an eclectic and unique mix of all of these styles into one estate in which Morgan was able to incorporate many European, African, Asian, and other architectural designs into the different features of Hearst Castle (Gondo 54). Throughout his life, “Hearst dreamed of building a dwelling similar to those he had seen on his European tour as a boy” (Coffman 12). His dream was finally fulfilled when he saw how the finished product had impacted his family and the community. After William Hearst’s death in 1951, Hearst Castle was preserved by his family as not only a home, but a national landmark, where people from all over the world came to witness its splendidness. The construction of Hearst Castle is a significant period of time, in which the new idea of combining cultures within design is put to the test. The popularity of this idea grows nationwide, allowing an era of experimentation in architecture to provoke (The 72). Following this era, came the arise of new forms of design, including modern and bauhaus. Not only is a new age of design abided out of the construction of Hearst Castle, but a new generation of architects. These architects are inspired by Julia Morgan’s fearlessness, perseverance, and willingness to take risks in her career. She portrays all these characteristics when she attempts to incorporate a variety of contrasting cultures into a massive estate and succeeds. This ambition that William Randolph Hearst carried, with the assistance of architect Julia Morgan and

Washington DC is known for patriotic monuments and grand office buildings. The city’s architecture has become a cornerstone of the Capital’s identity and depicts the area’s unique and rich history. An overlooked part of Washington DC’s architecture is found in the city’s hotels. These buildings represent distinct architecture, tell aspects of the area’s most historic moments and have housed the prominent and elite who have come through the Capital within the past two centuries. The Omni Shoreham Hotel and the Willard InterContinental Hotel have many similarities, yet also many differences. All in all though, they both contribute to Washington DC’s identity. This paper will describe the hotels, analyze their architecture, explain their significance to American and DC history and culture and draw similarities and differences between the two buildings.

One of the great architects in time was Andrea Palladio, who was made famous for his magnificent Villas built in Italy in the fifteen hundreds. To do so he drew from the Greek and Roman’s architecture, studying many of their finest works, to create his masterful villas. This process would develop into a style of architecture, which became known as Palladianism. This style has inspired buildings which have dominated the landscape for the last four hundred years. These buildings include: English castles, American public buildings, Swiss railroad stations, Spanish libraries, Tuscan villas and Canadian hotels. Many of these buildings are considered to be the great buildings of the world.