Architect Research Papers Samples For Students

In the history of one’s adolescence, there is probably no more complicated and demanding question than the one about one’s choice of profession and career plans. Parents ask their children from an early age, what they would like to do and whom they would to be when they grow up. Usually, parents are trying to prepare children for what they think would be the best for them. It does not mean that parents do not want their children to follow their dreams; they just try to adjust children’s dreams to the limitations of reality – competitive nature ...

Architects contribute significantly in defining the beauty of the environment. In the lenses of Piet Blom - a Dutch architect - the role of architect goes beyond creating a place for living. This role extends to promoting or preserving the beauty of the environment, creating comfort in cold weather, as well as reconciling elements of culture with architectural designs around us. The sensitivity of the society to beauty tends to influence much of the architect’s work. A case in question is the development of unique buildings that do not only address the societal challenges, but also show the creativity of ...

What I do in my Profession

Architects have numerous duties in both large and medium firms. In this profession, one has different duties depending on their experience. In most cases, architects work in building projects where they develop idea for the project, they also develop various budgets that are applicable to the project and assess the needs to the building and the users. They also consider the effects of the building to the local environment.
The main duties of architects include working with different people involved in the project. This includes discussing budget objectives, requirement and other requirements necessary for the project. The other ...

12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men

Summary of the Film

The film 12 Angry Men, which was released in 1957 by Orion-Nova Production, takes a peek into a jury deliberation process of a murder case that involves an 18-year old boy who is charged with the stabbing of his father. The film begins with the end of the 6-day hearing of the case with the judge instructing an all-men jury just before they exit the court and enter into the deliberation room. The instructions of the judge include the following: the jury must make a unanimous vote of guilty, otherwise, a guilty verdict will not stand; a guilty ...

Introduction

In the architecture of the 19th century Baroque art style that has lost its momentum, yielded a new classicism, which became the main style of this era. However, close to classicism, took over the ancient forms developed romanticism became stylistic manifestation of the Middle Ages, coupled with the new trends of constructivism. In the 19th century, when the building technologies achieved tremendous success, the center of the world of architecture has shifted significantly. During this period, the highest elevation reaches architecture of such countries like France, England, Germany, and Russia. This research paper is aimed at outlining the peculiarities of ...

Abstract

In this paper, we will discuss and describe the application of mathematics in architecture. Starting from the explanation of the meaning of architecture, we will consider the relationship between architecture and mathematics since ancient times. One of the most significant contribution of mathematics in architecture is strengthening the building constructions. This property can be traced in many ancient structures (for example, the Parthenon, the Colosseum, Stonehenge). The evolution of the types of construction design was tightly related to mathematics. In our research, we will discuss various designs, such as pyramidal, post-and-lintel and carcass construction systems.
Special attention will be ...

Le Corbusier was an architect famously revered for his modern building designs. Despite the fact that he lived in an era wherein horse-drawn carriages, gaslights, and restrictive society norms, he already envisioned a future in which architecture and art can break separately from its traditionalist origins. Le Corbusier was the second son of Georges-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris a Swiss watch engraver with his wife, Marie-Charlotte-Amelie Perret whose father was also a craftsman. They married in 1883 and after three years, Marie gave birth to their eldest son named Albert in February 6 1886 (Flint xvii; Weber 22). Le Corbusier was born ...

In the field and history of architecture some works are considered as outstanding due to a number of qualities including structural and aesthetic value of their architecture. There are some architects in the history who have contributed remarkably in the field of the architecture and through their innovative ideas and several unique designs, have become an ideal for their descendant architects. One of such architect is the Sinan who is considered unanimously the greatest architecture of the ottoman architecture. This paper discusses the architecture Sinan, salient features of his designs and his contributions in the ottoman architecture.
Sinan served ...

Sydney Opera House is an art center in Sydney city, Australia, located on Port Jackson, New South Wales. Danish architect Jorn Utzon made a design in 1957 – 1973. In 2003, for the project of Sydney’s Opera House, Jorn Utzon got the highest international architecture's honor – Pritzker Prize.
In 1956 the government of New South Wales announced an open international design competition. For this competition a special independent jury was called. Broad specifications were provided by a competition brief, a cost limit and design parameters were not specified because the main purpose was to attract the most talented designers.  ...

Le Corbusier was an architect famously revered for his modern building designs. Despite the fact that he lived in an era wherein horse-drawn carriages, gaslights, and restrictive society norms, he already envisioned a future in which architecture and art can break separately from its traditionalist origins. Le Corbusier was the second son of Georges-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris a Swiss watch engraver with his wife, Marie-Charlotte-Amelie Perret whose father was also a craftsman. They married in 1883 and after three years, Marie gave birth to their eldest son named Albert in February 6 1886 (Flint xvii; Weber 22). Le Corbusier was born ...

The Renaissance produced a wide range of influential artists, many of whom are lauded as the most talented artists of all time. However, the long-lasting influence of the Renaissance lies in the successors of the most famous Renaissance artists, such as Bernini. Bernini came into his own during the ending years of the Renaissance, and his new sculptural and architectural techniques helped to usher in the Baroque era of art and architecture. Bernini was an Italian, and was fortunate enough to be born into an era in which his skill as an artist and architect was both encouraged and supported ...

Interior design

A look at the history of art and architecture, it is clear that architecture has undergone significant changes mostly in depiction and areas of concentration. This can be attributed to change of focus and sources of design from the exterior aspect of landscape design in building design to other aspects like space and illumination 2. The major changes in design were in the interior architecture which occurred in the 19th century. This was due to the widespread civilization that was taking place in almost all areas of the world. This also impacted heavily on building architecture as well as ...

A platform erected in Stuttgart Germany and completed in the year 2006 was because of the expression of the Mercedes Benz Company, displaying its art trends in the cars that they produce. Acting as an institution of technological research, the Illinois institute of technology built in the state of Illinois in the United States displays art works that go beyond the context of each of the structures. Aspiring architecture scholars within and outside the regions of Illinois and Germany are motivated by the building strategies of the buildings and the art features associated with the building.
French composers ...

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Introduction
There is no limit to what human intellect can achieve. This mindset is particularly evident during the Renaissance; a period in European history wherein there was a significant ‘rebirth’ or revival of classical work. Scholars believe that the Renaissance started sometime in the 13th century and ended at the onset of the postmodern era in the late 16th century. During this period, Europeans became increasingly interested in the arts, architecture and science of ancient Greek and Rome. The significance of the Renaissance is that it ended the long period of cultural darkness that characterized the Middle ...

05th of May 2016

Among the outstanding architectural masterpieces of the XX century the Guggenheim Museum at Bilbao definitely stands out. This is not only because of its blatant deconstruction, but also the value it is to the city, as a museum and an architectural piece. Frank Gehry made his masterpiece as contemporary as possible. To such extent that even critics lament about his novel style and vision of architecture.
In Spain, hardly anyone can be surprised by whimsical architectural forms, bearing in mind the works of Antonio Gaudi in Barcelona. However, Frank Gehry seems to have outwitted the latter. What he created, ...

Background information:

This document addresses the Brooklyn Construction philosophy for the road site maintenance project in Denver, Colorado project, and the minimum Architect/Engineer documentation and submission requirements for the development of the Request for Proposal (RPF) documents.
The credentials of this contract comprise of a Level one RFP submission or a level two RFP documentation, as stipulated in this document, and the project analysis procedures, selection procedures, offer requirements, and contract requirements of the Brooklyn Construction Company. This document will not relieve the architect/engineers corporations of their professional obligation to generate an accurate, comprehensive, and fully collaborated Request for Proposal.

Project scope:

The ...

Arch 386

Introduction:
Architecture is an important part of man’s contribution to the built environment and several styels have developed over the years. There have been several architects who have contributed important and crucial public buildings over the years but nobody has come to the forefront of such styles as Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers or perhaps, Norman Foster.
After World War II, the new style of “High-tech” architecture was born. Two brilliant well-known architects of this time period are Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. These architects incorporated elements of high tech industry and advanced structural technology into ...

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I. Introduction
Nevertheless, these tall buildings and all other structures with peculiar architectural designs require extensive engineering. Otherwise, every aspect of the construction will not fulfill the desired outcome. Consequently, construction planning also needs to be laid properly. From the very concept of the engineering, to laying it out on a number of drawing sheets, to putting it into Computer-Aided Design databases, and to implementing those designs into the actual construction of the building structure – the entire plan should have definite collaboration and should be well-detailed. Moreover, there is a need for assurance that the whole plan fits ...

The architecture of the early 20th century relied heavily on the introduction of new materials which led to the existence of new styles that rejected the notion of social hierarchy and religious affiliation. During this period, the buildings created within the early phase of modernization became so diverse and eccentric yet it was due to this nature that allowed architects to apply all the scientific knowledge in creating functional structures rather than buildings based on the designer's viewpoint. What separates the style of the 20th century from its predecessors was their openness in terms of exploring new materials especially ...

Information Architecture and Digital Marketing

Information Architecture is a discipline that focusing on the professional practice of how information is been accessed, organized and used in order to create a systematic infrastructure that delivers the content to the users that are needed in the most efficient way.
Although in the modern use of Information architecture is mainly refers design of information digitally, it was once defined as “the conceptual structure and functional behavior, distinguishing the organization of data flows and controls, logical design, ad physical implementation.” (Amdahl et al 1964), then from the mid 1980s, the idea of information architecture has developed as an ...

INTRODUCTION

My research will examine techniques that optimize financial, environmental, quality, and energy aspects of contemporary architecture.
The work of Norman Foster and Partners will be considered in detail. This award-winning firm has many high-profile projects concerned with energy efficacy. I will examine Foster designed buildings in order to better understand strategies for maximizing savings and encasing ecological conservation through passive solar design.

Principles of Passive Solar Building Design

Passive Heating is designed with Solar Geometry; solar geometry uses the natural path of the sun across the sky in both the summer and the winter to reduce the need for cooling by air conditioning, the provide ...

In this paper I will do the near impossible and try to analyze the remains of the architecture of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (320-650 BCE). Analyzing the remains in terms of Art History is nearly impossible because there is nothing left outside, but some foundations that consist of piles of rocks. These are most likely the bases of the temple’s columns. The site only has one actual column that is still intact. Although, it looks as though it has been pieced together with scrap. A number of artists have created their interpretations of what they believed ...

Slavick (4) explains that Chicago School refers to building designs in the early 19th Century. Turak (60) claim that Chicago is indeed the birthplace of skyscrapers. In 1880’s Chicago manages to develop architects referred as the First Chicago School (Turak 60). At this time, Chicago is the second largest metropolis with a high population growth in America. People consider building large commercial buildings since low-level buildings are inefficient. Chicago experiences a booming economy and a lot of innovation that enables the building of skyscrapers to allow for more space for business people.

Chicago buildings in this era display diverse styles ...

Impacts of Architecture

Impacts of Architecture on my Discipline

My discipline is art & architecture. There are a lot of things that I get involved in while pursuing this profession. This discipline is a combination of art elements and architectural elements. However, the distinct elements are mutually inclusive because of their relationship. Some tasks that are carried out in art are equally important in architecture, and vice versa. As an artist and architect, there are various job descriptions that describe my profession. My profession covers a wide range of professionalism. Some of the tasks covered in my profession are discussed below.
The most fundamental task ...

Medici played a significant role not only in politics, but also in the cultural life of Europe of their time. Like other wealthy and influential people, they ordered a work of art for the greater glory of themselves, their family, of the city and God. Under the influence of the new ideas of the Renaissance, Medici saw in the artists not only artisans. They were interested not only on a beautiful pieces and its content, but also on its creator. Not by chance, as an example of Renaissance patron relationship to the artist, Cosimo the Elder quoted words of Filippo Lippi. Monk ...

Yoshio Taniguchi is a world-renowned architect. Born in Tokyo in 1937, Taniguchi was raised by his equally skilled architect father Yoshiro Taniguchi. Taniguchi took up Mechanical Engineering for his undergraduate studies in Keio University. He graduated in 1960 and later continued on to his post-graduate studies Harvard University’s School of Design. Taniguchi earned his master’s degree in Architecture in 1964. From 1964 to 1972, Taniguchi worked for fellow architect Tange Kenzo in the latter’s studio where he did architectural design projects. Taniguchi similarly worked for Walter Gropius. Taniguchi also taught architecture in several universities – the University of ...

- THE OCENTRIC PERIOD:
- 500BCE – 0
- Middle Age – Byzantium
- ARISTOCRATIC PERIOD:
- Renaissance (1450-1550)
- The Age of Enlightenment (1550-1789)

IDEAS AND THOUGHT

RESEARCH JOURNAL
I. OCENTRIC PERIOD:
1. 500BCE – 0:

Ancient and modern have the following characteristics:
- Art was not the beauty residence: it is not the definition of beauty with art.
- Reasoning about art theory and beauty developed independently of each other.

Socrates

Socrates was born in Athens in 470 BC. His father, Sofroniks, was a stonemason and his mother a midwife. From his father, Socrates learned the craft ...

Introduction

The Washington Monument was constructed to honor the memory of the first president of the United States of America - George Washington. The process of construction itself was long and took place from 1848 to 1884, depending on multiple factors including disagreements on the monument’s look, construction difficulties, financial crisis, and finally, the Civil War.

Project history

A decision to honor the first president of the US by erecting a monument in his name can be traced back to August 1783, when Congress unanimously agreed on building of an equestrian statue of George Washington. The exact construction site was not chosen ...

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Trusses are engineering structures common for wide-span buildings like industrial buildings and sports centers with the purpose of reduction the consumption of materials and lightweight design. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the first SANAA’s industrial building located at the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein. The architects of the building were Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, and its project commissioner was Rolf Fehlbaum, chairman of Vitra. It has a diameter of 160 meters and is 11 meters in height. Inside, the building is divided into two parts for safety reasons. As ...

Architecture has grown in tremendous heights from since time immemorial where simple structures with a certain rationale and cliché design were being designed and brought up to the current sky scrapers and extravagant designs being brought up. This has been made possible by the immense growth in technology that has influenced architects to go beyond the norm in yester years to transform imaginations into designs and ultimately to structures that are mostly viewed as defying many laws of nature more so gravity. In order to gain a greater understanding of the transformation of the art and architecture industry, two ...

Introduction

Denim jeans could very well be the most prevalent type of clothing on the planet. Odds are you effectively own (no less than) one sets of them. The development of the denim business is noteworthy in the realm of design. Contemporary design is quite often finish group on the off chance that you simply include pants. Pants are worn with tunics and sweaters to go with the sharp looking contemporary design from work to dinner and the night life. Athletic wear and pants for outside work have most likely been supplanted by engineered substitutes the spot for denim in ...

Abstract

The widely held view is that the use of local materials in building design is highly beneficial because of the low cost of transportation and minimal environmental impact. The specific local material that the study shall focus is wood. Wood is a local building material. According to Khalili Nadar, an expert in ceramic house construction, local materials are timelessly available. Khalili and others believe that building materials should be universally available. Another assumption is that local materials have steady supply and cannot be exhausted. However, while materials may be readily available, available literature does not give sufficient explanation about ...

Abstract

Construction of Kamehameha V Post Office (Hi) building occurred in 1871 that used different and exceptional style of concrete bricks. It was the first building in Hawaii to use such style and design. It is a government building that has hosted and used for various functions within different agencies of the governments. The structure built and designed with concrete bricks and iron bars that resulted into a stronger structure that has amazed many up to the current times. It was built by Osborne and has remained one of the most important and ancient building that existed in the US owned by ...

The original purpose of the Pantheon temple was to honor all the Gods of Ancient Rome. The time was long before the Catholic Church made Rome its headquarters and the people practice a pagan religion similar to the Greeks. Marcus Agrippa commissioned the temple’s construction under the rule of Caesar Augustus in 27 AD. Inscriptions on the frieze of the porch (surrounded by columns) record the facts of the original construction and then mention two reconstructions. The Pantheon was rebuilt for the first time in 202 AD by Severus and Caracalla. The Roman emperor Hadrian had the temple rebuilt a ...

Art Humanities

Iconography is the act of producing religious images that are called icons. It studies the description, identification and also the interpretation of image contents. Iconography is also used in different fields other than the art humanities such as the media studies and also the semiotics field. Iconography also acts as a depiction of a particular subject depending on image contents. Humans communicated using iconography as back as one hundred thousand years ago. An example is that of the Chinese characters and also the Egyptian hieroglyphs. Iconography has been practiced for centuries in the religion of Christianity. Great artists have transmitted the ...

Synopsis

History has witnessed major revolutions of art and architecture in various countries especially those in Europe. These art and architecture revolutions have been marked by various eras and are also usually associated with various kings and leader who are credited with leading the movements. The period between the 14th and the17th Century particularly huge revolutions in the discipline of art and architecture. This paper will explore the development and revolution of architecture during the French Renaissance which started in the early 16th Century. The paper will look at the architectural styles in this era and how they were tied ...

Buildings, over time immemorial, have contributed to beauty that is attributed to the environment, art and architecture. Buildings have been designed since time in history with certain features and symbols that give and portray different meanings. Professionals in art and architecture have contributed a lot since time in memorial to the industry of buildings. Eiffel Tower in Paris is among the oldest and uniquely designed buildings in the world. However, this paper presents and in depth analysis of Eiffel Tower focusing on various ideologies such as political, religious, philosophical as well as historical relations of the building not only in ...

Abstract

This paper is the final research paper for the course, and discusses the Salt Lake Temple – one of the list of suggested topics. Research was undertaken using extensive searches of internet and library resources, in order to locate information on the size and location of the temple, the timeframe of its construction, the civilization and culture responsible for its creation and existence, and just how it was built (methods of construction, materials, tools and equipment) and the composition of the workforce responsible. The final section of the paper discusses how the temple might be built differently if it was ...

Introduction

On the territory of a country, which is now called the Arab Republic of Egypt, in ancient times one of the most powerful and mysterious civilizations, which for centuries and millennia like a magnet attracted the attention of contemporaries, emerged. At a time, when the era of primitive Stone Age hunters dominated in Europe and America, the ancient Egyptian engineers were constructing irrigation facilities along the River Nile, the ancient Egyptian mathematics were calculating square base and the angle of slope of the Great Pyramids, the ancient Egyptian architects were building grand temples, which greatness cannot be diminished by the time.
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Company Analysis

Sperry/MacLennan Architects and Planners is an architectural planning and design registered firm specializing in the planning and design of recreational venues. This has earned it national recognition but the overall design platform was undertaken through an external guided paradigm composed of its senior partner, the Sperry. Administratively the company consists of Drew Sperry and John MacLennan as the senior partners in the firm, with only one junior partner. The firm has experienced the highs and lows of the architectural industry since its inception in the 1970S. This has allowed its partners and staff gain considerable knowledge allowing the firm ...

Abstract

This research paper aims to explore the construction methods of the Lloyds of London. It highlights the history of this magnificent structure and also tells what ideology was followed while building it. This paper also tells us the different architectural influences that are impacted on this structure and the building materials used. Lloyds of London have become a source of inspiration for many architects who wish to incorporate convenience in their design. This paper also tells us that if such a structure was built in times today, how it would be.

Introduction

Lloyd’s Building is raised in the metropolitan city of ...

Michelangelo was an Italian architect, sculptor and painter among other things. This was during the renaissance period, a time when there was immense cultural transformation and accomplishment. That alone speaks volumes on the artist. However, what makes Michelangelo worth consideration as a great artist is his works and his contribution to art in general. His skills as an artist are respected by admirers and critics alike, some even his name is synonymous to genius (Muntz, 8).
His genius is evident from the fact that his abilities were spread over several genres of art including painting, sculpturing, poetry, architecture and engineering. ...

- Olinger, S.O Barios, BA. (2012) ‘Making a Difference: Resident-Focused

The purpose of this article is to try and create awareness to builders, architects and interior
designers to design facilities in which patients would be comfortable regardless of their ailments or disability. This article is however biased towards patients suffering from the Alzheimer disease which is said to be affecting about 5% of people between the ages of 65-74.
In this article the author is urges the stakeholders to ‘’Know the Truth’’. This is an allusion to the many physical challenges that befall patients with different dementia. It’ ...

The revolution of Mexican Architecture led to the emergence of many architects who sought to bring about modernism in Mexico. However, most of the architects focused on developing modern aspects or rather styles with little or no consideration of the traditional designs. Luis Barragan sought to link traditional architectural designs with his rather modern outlook of his works. He used his art to express the poetic richness of Mexico’s past. He also used his works to address the aesthetic trends of the modern world. The two aspects that inspired Luis were the physical beauty of nature as well ...

The Top-Down Approach

Network Architecture and Design:
The Top-Down Approach

Network architecture and design are many times two separate stages in a network implementation project. McCabe (2007) identifies network architecture as a higher level concept of a network. He says that it focuses on more general relationships between the major components of a network. For example, "addressing and routing, network management, performance, and security." (p. 211). The design stage of the project normally starts after the higher level architectural plan has been approved. This is where the real detailed work starts and the nuts and bolts start to come together.
In designing your network, ...