Garden city movement

The fifteenth and sixteenth century is a period of transition between the Medieval Ages and the Modern Times. This period, called the Renaissance, had manifested itself in Italy. This movement, which would have its repercussion in France, Spain, England, Germany, Switzerland, is characterized by a series of political, economic, social and intellectual changes. The Renaissance was a very important era for architecture because during the Renaissance, architecture became so much more than just buildings

The garden straddles the border between the public and the private, the social and the personal, and the city and the country. It is both man-made, yet natural; both intimate, yet open. Hence, the garden, as a place of such contradictions, becomes a space for William Makepeace Thackeray to facilitate characters’ contemplation, pushing the engagement with the dichotomy between nostalgia and progress. It is in the Royal Gardens at Vauxhall where William Dobbin’s intense desire for Amelia begins to

People decide to locate to a particular city because of personal choice or occupation. This paper will compare and contrast two cities in the South: Mobile, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia. Mobile, Alabama is a charming city with great South hospitality. Few people actually know it is the birthplace of Mardi Gras and has festivities and parades around it to this day. In fact, schools are closed throughout the city for Fat Tuesday to allow children an opportunity to attend all the fun. Mobile is also

cultural experiences, Weiss and Manfredi bring together the architectural and the natural. One of their best examples of this is Brooklyn’s Botanical Garden Visitor Center, which serves as “an interface between

Date- /01/2013 Abstract: The report gives a brief overview about the housing project by Le Corbusier. Unité d'Habitation designed by Le Corbusier introduced the concept of “ vertical garden city”. It was designed to rehouse the victims of the destroyed neighborhoods of the city. It was the first opportunity to implement Corbusier's theories, to a scale that would lead to Modulor. Table of

With 7,000 registered historic buildings standing as testimony to its rich architectural heritage, Amsterdam is known as one of Europe’s premier architecture and design cities. Being one of the finest planned cities in northern Europe, it is a haven for architectural connoisseurs. The city has also been recognized for its contribution in the organic development of modern architecture. The Canal Rings are one of the most prominent features of Amsterdam’s architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Listed

understanding of food since food is usually produced some miles away (Iverson et al, 2014). In recent years, the popularity of urban agriculture and community gardens are raising in many cities in North America (Iverson et al, 2014). A majority of civic politicians come to believe that healthier, safer and fresher food could be grown in the middle of city at a suitable cost, which can improve food availability, affordability and accessibility locally (Wong & Hallsworth, 2016). Urban agriculture can improve

One piece of art from the Renaissance that has really caught my attention was, Madonna and Child in a Garden by Cosme Tura. The reason why this painting caught my attention is due to the fact that this is a painting I would probably hang up in my house. Most people might find it a bit unusual, but I find it appealing to the eye. Cosme Tura was an early Renaissance

the world, which gives way to defining the common good approach to ethical reasoning. Using the common good approach, a simple, yet collectively beneficial solution is the emergence of local gardens/greenhouses, which would largely combat the detrimental dining options of an urban food desert. If the movement to a more horticultural lifestyle is ever to work, first,

and light airy decor, that develops into a profession of interior design. Rococo is the revolt against complicated Baroque that decorated the interior of Versailles, in revolt against the palace and after the death of Louis XIV, French women who had city houses in Paris inspired a new lightened airy style of decor and architecture. As seen in the Salon de la Princess, the structure of the room has virtually been covered up by white walls of wood and mirrors, and it only contains hints