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The name of the building I choose is the Downtown Public Library, which address is 330 Park Blvd and it has a size of 366,673 square feet. The construction began in August of 2010 and the architect that was in charge of it was Rob Wellington Quigley of the FAIA Tucker Sadler & Associates. The main materials used when building it was concrete and all of the columns where supported with steel rebar, which is a piece of metal used to reinforce concrete. The dome was made out of eight steel ribs and eight steel-mesh sail as stated in the “Construction facts of the San Diego Central Library“. The main function of this building as its name says, is to serve as a library not only for the Downtown part of San Diego but for the whole city.
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It is located in the heart of San Diego, some people may say Downtown is one of the most beautiful parts of the city and somehow I agree with everyone else. The only things with what I disagree is that the actual locations of the library is in a part of Downtown where most of the homeless people of the city are. In addition on that, as the lecture says, this building introduces a completely different vocabulary to call attention of Downtown, the dome that is located on the highest part of the library is one of the most outstanding …show more content…
Cancun is one of the youngest cities of the country, of for obvious reasons we do not have this type con buildings. This library is one of the most beautiful, gigantic and incredible I have ever seen. At first when I got there I couldn't believe this was actually a public library where everyone could go in and have such a big variety of online and paper resources. Having to analyze this building for another propose than just admire it, was a great experience because I got to actually see it from different sides and get different points of view. As the reading “Spotting good architecture“ being able to really appreciate the building through the history and for what it means to the city is life changing because you get to admire so much more different
Mission San Juan Capistrano is in the center of the small town named for it. Shops and restaurants also named for it are found on the streets in front of the entrance to the mission. A high adobe wall surrounds the mission grounds. There are many restored buildings in the inner patio, and the great stone church. Across the fountain is the bell wall that sits beside the ruined church.
For much of the last millennia many great architects have looked upon the Pantheon as a staple of classical architecture, as well as a model for many modern day buildings. Created by the Romans, the Pantheon would use many elements better than any other works of architecture to that time. No further than Columbia Missouri is this evident in the construction of what used to be known as the First Academic Building on the University of Missouri campus. The Architects Bell and Binder headed the creation of the new building after the First Academic Building burnt down in 1892. Known today as Jesse Hall, this modern day work of architecture pulls many elements from the Pantheon to create a unique work of public space. The most glaring comparison of both comes from the domes that top both buildings. Each building also shares similar characteristics in their front facades. Yet, while there are many similarities to both works, each contain unique differences in their layout and construction.
The mission of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a non-profit organization/museum founded to celebrate and cultivate an appreciation for the enduring and evolving influence of Mexican and Mexican-American culture, with a specific focus upon the unique Mexican-American experience in Los Angeles and Southern California. The museum itself is near where Los Angeles was founded in 1871 and includes a 2.2 anchor campus that includes two historic and renovated buildings (Vickrey Brunswig Building and Plaza House). All surrounded by beautiful public gardens. La Plaza is also located near the heart of Los Angeles surrounded by other ethnic sites like Little Tokyo. (However after visiting one can 't help to realize the homeless problem in the Los Angeles area, and realizing some are even Chicano.)
The Newport Coast structure that sits on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Coast Dr. is one of many examples of Mediterranean-inspired architecture in Southern California. The building is clearly influenced by Roman architecture and stands out among the standard Spanish-looking villas and mission-type buildings. The structure lies near one of California's wealthiest neighborhoods, Newport Beach and acts as sort of a grand entrance to Newport Coast Dr. There are two of these structures which sit on opposite sides of Newport Coast Dr., framed by only a few palm trees and evergreens. Drivers passing along Southern California's coastline can catch a quick glimpse of these impressive buildings. The Newport Coast structure is constructed of concrete and painted a light beige. Eight thick columns support the extremely large entablature-like face of the structure. As architecture in a typically conservative Orange County, the Newport Coast structure dominates its surroundings.
The award winning Jerwood Library, built in 1999, sits in an idyllic setting overhanging the River Cam and manages to look both modern and ancient at the same time. Traditional materials and methods have been used by Freeland Rees Roberts, to create a lovely building that rests perfectly in scale with its neighbours. The fragmented forms created with red brick and glass give it a gentle contemporary appearance. Students can often be seen sitting and reading on a large ledge pressed against the glass, picturesque river one side, 30,000 books the other – it can’t get any better!
Throughout the semester I have grown accustomed to my surroundings. Well, at least for the most part. There is still one building that intrigues me to this very day. As I’d walk past it on my journey to Baruch College, I’d stare the entire time. The building seems like a simple rectangular building. However, some aspect of the architectural design captivates me. Strangely enough, army trucks are always parked alongside the building. However, upon attempting to research the building, I could not find it. I was too intimidated to venture in and inquire for the name. None of the bystanders I asked knew the name of the building, nor cared to.
Several years ago I had an opportunity to visit Barcelona, Spain with my family. This was my grandfather's home port while stationed with the 6th Fleet of the US Navy from 1956-1961. My father wanted to show us the places he had lived, where he attended school, and the architecture that left a permanent impression on him. He spoke often about architect Antoni Gaudí and how his structures were ahead of their time, and unlike anything he had ever seen.
The San Vitale is primarily built of brick with a marble and mosaic interior. The ground plan consists of a octagonal organization with a central dome supported by a tall cylindrical drum. Separated by clerestory windows, is a dome in a concentric form of clay tubed rings and seven curved exedras connected to vaulted semi domes. At the main entrance of this chapel is a narthax making it off access from the adjustment apsidal chapels. On either side of the narthax is two projecting towers, one being a spiral stair tower and the other a bell tower. Connecting the central dome area and the ambulatory is 8 strong masonry pillars. The outer prism incorporates two levels of galleries with eccentric mosaics from floor to ceiling. Whether marble or mosaic stone, the monument fills t...
What are the current building layout and conditions and how do they limit the library’s ability to serve the general public, adults, children and teens in terms of:
The Segrada Familia is said to be the most spectacular building ever built by man, or should we say the most spectacular which to this day remains under construction. Located in Barcelona, Spain, this ongoing architectural wonder carries a great deal of meaning, history and impact on the future architectural outcome of the Segrada Familia. Envisioned by Anthony Gaudi, an architectural genius of his time, the church was first placed under construction some 130 years prior. To this day, the Segrada Familia, while near completion on its interior, still lives and breathes construction on its exterior face. Although
Third, the John F. Kennedy Library is one of Boston’s most dramatic architectural buildings. It comprises of a 135,000 square foot library, a precast concrete tower building, a glass-enclosed pavilion, and two 230-seat ori...
Designed in the year 1929 the Barcelona Pavilion was the bridge of modern minimalist buildings and structures . It was the beginning of a new tradition acknowledging
On 13rd of October, at 3:57p.m., I found a seat next to the ceiling window on the ground floor in the San Diego Public Library and started my observation. The whole floor is surrounded by the ceiling windows which allow the allow luminance of sunlight to shine deeply into the library. My location was facing both the children’s library and the area which serves a branch of CD and DVDs. On that day, the library was also holding a mini exhibition names as the “Guardian Spirit Sacred Sculpture from the Continent of African”. Even though there are three wooden bookshelfs displayed orderly between my location and the children library, I can still clearly observe my target who is located in the children library.
New Classes began in a new building which designed by Danish architect Christian Hansen, in November 1841. At the same time as the Main University Building was being erected, work was also in progress on the library, the scientific collections, the laboratories and the annexes essential for the teaching and training of the students. By 1840 fifteen thousand volumes had been donated or purchased for the library.
as if it were a bank is the solid construction of the library. Much like the