Essays and Research Papers on Architecture & Design

(5 pp) The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Screamed Chicken Little. It was quite some time before his friends could reassure him that those pieces of sky were simply raindrops, which could be equally useful. The same might be said for the hoopla concerning post- modernism. According ...

The mosque is traditionally the first permanent structure to be erected in any Muslim community. It serves as both the physical and spiritual center. This 10 page paper explores the relationship of the mosque to the Islamic culture, provides a discussion of the design elements and gives examples of three famous mosques. Bibliography lists 9 sources. ...

This 5 page paper considers the architecture of England during the eighteenth century. The writer briefly considers the Baroque period before concentrating on the Georgian style. Factors discussed include style, building materials, interior and exterior designs and use of the properties. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 12 page paper which analyzes the architectural book "S,M,L,XL" by Rem Koolhaas. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A five page paper which looks at the importance of the art nouveau movement of the late nineteenth century and some of the other art and design movements, such as the Bauhaus school and New Objectivity which arose out of it. Bibliography lists 3 sources

9 pages. There is no doubt that the manufactured housing industry has come a long way since the prefabricated homes of the 1950's and 1960's, commonly referred to as 'trailer houses.' Fighting to overcome a dubious image, the contemporary modular housing concept of today is one of beauty, stability, and affordability. While this industry has literally remade itself ...

This 6 page report discusses the unique characteristics of Queen Anne chairs and the primary differences that exist between America-made chairs that were crafted in Boston, Massachusetts, Newport, Rhode Island, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Queen Anne period existed from about 1702-1714. The style is characterized by its curves and elegant S-shaped cabriole leg. That shape was based on the shape of ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the leaky condominium problem that has plagued British Columbia along with other regions of Canada. This well-known dilemma is discussed in terms of causes, technical aspects and resolutions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the celebrated architect’s effect on twentieth-century America. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A paper which looks at the similarities between Bernini, the foremost artist of the High Baroque period, and Gimaud, one of the most prominent members of the Art Nouveau movement, in terms of their interpretation of their respective cultures and their use of innovatory forms and materials. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Architecture encompasses the art of designing structures as well as the design of the visual appearance of structures; their internal arrangements of space; selection of external and internal building materials; design or selection of natural and artificial lighting systems. This 6 page paper explores the architectural masterpiece of the Brion Tomb, designed and built by Carlo Scarpa. Bibliography lists ...

6 pages in length. From the vivid imagination of F. Buckminster Fuller came temperance and detail coupled with the quest for limited space, an influence he treasured from other architects who harnessed their spatial tendencies. No longer bound by the stagnant imagination of space and materials, Fuller allowed himself to create an architectural ...

5 pages. This paper will give an overall view of the evolution of architecture in western civilization. There are of course countless styles and attributes to architecture of the western civilization. They are far too numerous to mention in this size of research paper but the general overall view is well researched and ...

This 16 page paper details the events that brought the work of Koolhaas into the limelight, how his theories have expanded the perception of architecture, and how he has managed to bridge the gap between disciplines. This paper discusses globalization, moderism, and Koolhaas' visions for the architechture of the future and the present. A review ...

8 pages in length. New York City has myriad landmarks that continue to establish this eastern Mecca as one of the worlds most eclectic and celebrated locales. From its waterways to its cuisine to its entertaining countenance, New York City possesses a singularity unlike any other. One of the most impressive of ...

A 5 page paper which examines the problems and complexities involved in reconstructing architectural structures such as regency interiors. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. When discussing the importance of Alvar Aalto's Villa Mairea in relation to Finland's climate, the writer touches upon a number of points that draw together the overall architectural composition Aalto sought to achieve. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The gothic revival architects started with the principles of the earlier period and expanded on them in order to develop a unique and functional style appropriate for the industrialized era. This 5 page paper asserts that the primary difference between the earlier era of design and the later is the use of different materials and the effects that are ...

A 5 page paper which examines inter-war architecture in Britain during the years 1919 to 1939. The paper examines how this period of architecture in Britain has often been referred to as pluralist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the architectural movement known as the Bauhaus movement, a movement in which founder Walter Gropius attempted to congeal all the arts (even arts as diverse as the visual arts, industrial art, and architecture) into one socially oriented program in which social responsibility of the artist served as an emphasis. ...

The deconstuctionist movement is a post-modern achievement that is represented by the dismissal of forms in an attempt to redefine the moment. This 8 page paper examines the ideological foundations of the movement, focusing on Bernard Tschumi and Peter Eisenmann. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at the controversial book that rails against modern architecture. Positive and negative points from the book are highlighted. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The current Arkansas State Capitol Building, located in Little Rock, took the place of the state's first capitol just past the turn of the twentieth century. Reflecting the best of Greek Revival architecture, the old building gave way to an exact replica of the United States Capitol Building in ...

This 8 page paper considers the origins and history of this well known and once prominent fashion house. The writer considers the fall from grace, placing it in the context of the wider fashion industry. The writer then considers how the fashion house has entered the mainstream once again with the designs of Nicolas Ghesquiere. ...

This 5 page paper focuses on controversies regarding building skyscrapers in New York in terms of aesthetics and safety. The Pan Am Building is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.