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Traditional Northern Song Dynasty garden
Terracotta ornaments line the sides with friezes placed above the fourth floor. Arched windows can be seen on the building’s facade. Stained glass and massive steps once adorned its exterior. Carnegie Hall is a building located in the heart of New York City. Constructed at the end of the 19th century, the structure takes a neo-Renaissance style. The original building was made from reddish-brown brick and thick concrete walls utilizing the Guastavino process. Despite its builder, steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, little to no steel was present during its 1890 consturction. This allowed for resonating acoustics, enhancing the building’s use as a music venue. More than a place to listen to music, it was created to make music into art. Carnegie Hall’s interior is separated into three music halls and an education wing. The Judith and Burton Resnick Education Wing is the newest addition, constructed in 2011 during the Studio Tower renovation project, though the Rose Museum located within was built twenty years prior. Resnick Education Wing, taking an L-shaped form, is one of the few areas where Carnegie steel is utilized, paying homage to the hall’s builder. The structure serves as a teaching space for artists and is open to the general public, facilitating the development of music within surrounding communities. The oldest of the structures is the Issac Stern Hall, built by amateur architect William Tuthill. The hall is known for its world-class acoustics. When constructing it, Tuthill chose to make Stern Hall as simple as possible. The heavy curtains, extravagant chandeliers, and detailed frescoes, which are present in other venues, are not present in Stern Hall. Instead, the curvilinear walls are smooth, the roof is domed, and the stage slightly protrudes out. The elements within Stern Hall are simple but amplify each note played. Carnegie Hall as a whole is a gem of the music world, with Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky, George Gershwin, Billie Holiday, etc. taking the stage while also being open for public education. Music travels through the halls because of the intentional simplicity ingrained in the original structure, and the education of said music travels through the wings as an extension of the said structure.
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May 13, 1890 - Cornerstone cemented, construction begins
1897 - Second round of additions made (Studio towers)
1920s - Exterior stairs removed, six storefronts carved．
1947 - Renovations and improvements approved by acting president Robert Simon Jr.
1966 - Main auditorium’s center aisle removed, seats replaced, stage extended, and new floors installed.
1983 - Full interior renovation begins (includes the removal of storefronts).
January 1987 - Weill Recital Hall opens.
2011 - Studio Towers renovation begins.
New York, New York, United States of America
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Branch
The structure has a quadratic footprint, with morphed and rugged edges. It sports a clock tower near the bottom of the structure when viewed from above. It has several levels and rooms, with it housing around 1,100 individuals with just its auditorium alone. From this we get a greater understanding of the structure’s stature. It features several entrances throughout, including what appears to be one near the clock tower. Once more, the building materials that define the Richardsonian Romanesque style are prevalent. With that signature granite stone material as an exterior coat, it pairs with glass in the windows and arches around the structure to bring these prominent features to the forefront!! This building is also heavily inspired by the Allegheny courthouse, located a little ways away from it, and was the first Carnegie public library in the U.S. It has since been closed as a library and replaced with a different building but the structure is now reused mainly as a theater!
Casa de los Azulejos rises from the streets of Mexico City like a jewel of colonial elegance. Its upper floors shines with thousands of blue and white Talavera tiles, arranged in i geometric and floral patterns that catch the sunlight. The solid gray volcanic stone of the ground floor anchors the building, providing a stark contrast to the airy brilliance above. Corners and edges are finely carved stone details, framing the vibrant mosaics and infusing the structure with a sense of opulence. All the patterns following to the top of the building crowns the building gracefully, completing its harmonious proportions. From every angle, Casa de los Azulejos captivates the eye by seamlessly blending Baroque architectural precision with the lively colors and textures of traditional Mexican craftsmanship.
- Condes del Valle de Orizaba. - Luis de vivero.
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- 1600: Original building on the site constructed. - 1720: Early renovations and expansions made by noble families. - 1793: Reconstruction and remodeling. - 18th century: Application of blue and white Puebla talavera tiles. - 20th century: Minor modifications and adaptive reuse.
Cathedral of Notre Dame; Notre Dame de Paris; Temple of Reason/Temple of the Supreme Being
Master Mason/Architect: Jean De Chelles (1250-1260)
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1163 – Bishop Maurice de Sully begins construction of new cathedral.
1270 – South transept and rose window completed by Pierre de Montreuil.
15 April 2019 – A fire destroys a large part of the roof and the spire. Reconstruction begins two years later in 2021.
Fall 2024? - Notre Dame reopened after complete restoration.
The Central Cathedral Mosque of Dushanbe features a large national mosque complex with its central dome and tall minarets, and spacious courtyard design, which leads visitors from the surrounding urban district to the ceremonial space. The mosque exterior features marble walls and decorative tile patterns, and pointed arches, which unite contemporary building methods with Islamic architectural traditions. The prayer hall inside the mosque features a large domed space that receives light from big windows and decorative lighting to create an expansive atmosphere of civic importance. The mosque received state funding during the 21st century to become a symbol of Islamic revival in post-Soviet Tajikistan while showcasing traditional architectural elements and contemporary monumental design. The mosque design unites Islamic heritage with modern urban design elements to establish itself as the main religious site in Dushanbe
Architect/Builder: unknown Patron: Government of Tajikistan and State Committee on Religion (also supported by Qatar funding)
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Construction begun: 2009 Completed: 2020
Major national mosque complex with courtyards, minarets, and monumental dome
Novemeber 24, 1976 - Construction begins
The castle sits majestically at the top of Chapultepec hill. The light colored stone with sturdy columns support the castle terraces. This enhances the structural stability and visually. The columns stretches horizontally across the hill creating huge courtyards and terraces. The towers are vertically emphasized and thick. Arched windows of varying sizes and decorative balconies break the mass of the walls, creating a rhythmic and elegant pattern. Wide stone staircases connect the terraces, emphasizing the castle’s layered, stepped form. Roofs are covered in traditional clay tiles, complementing the castles historic and timeless aesthetic.
- Miguel Constanzo. - Anotonio Gonzalez De Velasco. - Adolfo Campillo. - Carl Gangolf.
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1785: Construction begins under Juan Vicente De Guemes 1791: Expansion and remodeling 1864: Renovations begin adding gardens, terraces and European style interior. 1914: Adapted as the Mexican military academy. 1940: Converted into the national museum of history with restoration and preservation work.