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Title A name given to the resource Masjid-i Jameh, Isfahan Language A language of the resource Isfahan, Iran Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original construction: 8th century (Abbasid period) Major reconstructions: Seljuk (11th–12th c.), Ilkhanid, Timurid, Safavid Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Multiple dynasties (Abbasid, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, Timurid, Safavid) Architects and builders unknown Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Abbasid; Seljuk; Ilkhanid; Timurid; Safavid Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 32.6613 N Longitude: 51.6838 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick stucco glazed tile carved stone Extent The size or duration of the resource. Large congregational mosque with courtyards, domes, iwans, and multiple expansion phases Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Description An account of the resource <em>The Masjid-i Jameh in Isfahan exists as a large congregational mosque which developed through various architectural stages to create its current design with four monumental iwans surrounding a central courtyard and extensive domed prayer halls that show the expansion of time. The structure uses brick as its fundamental material while decorative elements made from stucco and glazed tile and carved stone create intricate geometric patterns and pointed arches and muqarnas vaulting throughout the building. The building connects its domed rooms to the outdoor courtyard through pathways which show the transition between Seljuk brickwork and Safavid decorative elements. The mosque served as Isfahan's central prayer area which united religious activities with educational functions and community representation throughout history. The mosque shows how Islamic architecture in Iran developed through time by uniting original spatial designs with advanced decorative elements. 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Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Creative Commons Image 5: Creative Commons Image 6: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Blair, S. and Bloom, J. (1995) The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250–1800. New Haven: Yale University Press. Ettinghausen, R., Grabar, O. and Jenkins-Madina, J. (2001) Islamic Art and Architecture 650–1250. New Haven: Yale University Press. Archnet (n.d.) Masjid-i Jameh, Isfahan. 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Title A name given to the resource Great South Gate Nandai-mon 南大門 Language A language of the resource Nara,Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original Built: 752 Destroyed: 962 Rebuilt: 1203 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edict: Emperor Shoumu (741 -752) Rebuilt: Chougen (1203) Statues: Unkei and Kaikei (1203) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Nara Period (710 to 794) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 34.68584401252429, 135.83987549020492 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood, Metal (Copper,Iron) , Stone, Extent The size or duration of the resource. 25 Meters High. eighteen 21 meter tall wooden pillars. Statues: 8.4 meters in height, wood. Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 25.46 meters tall Description An account of the resource A colossal wooden gate, one of the biggest in all Japan, that functions as the southern threshold into the todai-ji complex. Ancient wooden pillars form three gates into the complex, these entrances are flanked by the guardian kings. Two statues in the alcoves on either side of the temple facing the entrance. Above is the double tiered slopped roof in a style inspired by Chinese Song Dynasty architecture. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: IMG_17168.PNG Image 2: IMG_1771.PNG Image 3: IMG_1773.JPG License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Me Image 2: Me Image 3: Me Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/124942e829301bb32240e92f26b7e269.JPG 4dc0d52f9001841d9e50f46f4dcd185d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Central Gate Chumon 中門 Language A language of the resource Nara, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 747-752 Rebuilt: 1714 (Current) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Nara Period (710 to 794) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 34.68798069633401, 135.83987453407747 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Painted wood, metal Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Edo Period Architecture Description An account of the resource A wooden 5 bay gate, like the Great South Gate, but smaller in size. The wood is painted red and white. A newer reconstruction. The gates remain close for most of the year, visitors have to use corridors to the sides of the gate to enter and exit. This southern gate serves as the main entrance into the Great Buddha Hall inner sanctuary. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Chumon_of_Todaiji_Temple.JPG <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chumon_of_Todaiji_Temple.JPG">(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chumon_of_Todaiji_Temple.JPG)</a> License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Great Buddha Hall Todai-ji Daibutsuden 東大寺大仏殿 Language A language of the resource Nara, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 752 Reconstruction: 1195 Reconstruction: 1709 (Current) Modern Renovations: 1904–1913, 1974–1980 (Steel framing added) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edict/Commission: Emperor Shoumu (752) Reconstruction: Monk Chougen (1195) Reconstruction: Monk Koukei [公慶] (1709) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Nara Period (710 to 794) Edo Period (1603 to 1868) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 34.689024899226105, 135.8398911132032 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Timber (Japanese Cypress, Japanese Cedar, Red Pine) Ceramic Roof Tiles and ornaments Stone for base, platforms, base Metals (Bronze and Gold) for Great Buddha Statue Steel and Iron Reinforcements Extent The size or duration of the resource. Building: 48.74 meters tall, 57 meters wide, 50 meters deep. Buddha Statue: 15 Meters tall Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Original: Tang Dynasty (Chinese Architecture) Reconstruction: Song Dynasty Inspired (Chinese Architecture) Reconstruction: Edo Architecture (Japanese Style) (Current) Daibutsuyou Description An account of the resource The Great Buddha Hall is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, that serves as the heart of Todai-ji complex. It houses the largest bronze depiction of the Vairocana Buddha. Slightly smaller than its original form. Two layers of hip and gable roof covered in ceramic roof tile, separated by a floor of ornate brown wooden rafters and white plaster walls. The top most roof ridge is decorated with two gilded bronze fish ornaments. The bottom floor is larger, with massive wooden doors, white plaster walls, and lattices that open up to reveal the great buddha's face. A monument to the endurance of the Japanese spirit. 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Title A name given to the resource Todai-ji Plan Language A language of the resource Nara,Japan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Plan_of_Todaiji.png (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plan_of_Todaiji.png">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plan_of_Todaiji.png</a>) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ebc8ed47bba94c2cb5b0a41525e63327.jpg aa533d6ced037938ea879f3b26ba4df6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Todai-ji Model Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: 200730 Model of the garan of Todaiji seen from north side.jpg (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:200730_Model_of_the_garan_of_Todaiji_seen_from_north_side.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/8e472515abd6bdf383fd948f69d01058.JPG 3ebb370295226fab000cd98bb957913c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Todai-ji Museum 東大寺ミュージアム Language A language of the resource Nara, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Opened: October 2011 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Todai-ji complex authority Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Contemporary Japan Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 34.68629767296094, 135.83960011014324 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Concrete and Steel Glass layered rubber and steel bearings Extent The size or duration of the resource. 5,300 square meters (Including the Entire Cultural Center) Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Blends in with the surrounding Daibutsuden style Description An account of the resource A modern museum building with climate control, built in seismic isolation systems to protect the cultural artifacts in its collection. All the ammenities of a modern building. Built in a way that can blend in with the Daibutsuden buildings surrounding it, yet showcasing its contemporary nature. A low profile building with a large hip and gable roof. Glass doors and windows adorn the outside allowing for a view of the facilities inside.  Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Todaiji Culture Center.JPG (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Todaiji_Culture_Center.JPG">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Todaiji_Culture_Center.JPG</a>) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ponce City Market Language A language of the resource Atlanta, Georgia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original Built – 1926. Redevelopment – 2011–2014 (opening in 2014) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Original Architect – Nimmons & Co. (Chicago-based industrial architects). Redevelopment – Jamestown Properties with design input from S9 Architecture and Surber Barber Choate + Hertlein Architects Builder - (Original): Sears, Roebuck & Co. construction division Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Early 20th-Century American Industrial / Art Deco-Influenced Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 33.77290204813369, -84.36563961892244 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Red brick, Concrete, and Steel. Extent The size or duration of the resource. Overall length (from east to west): approximately 720 feet. Varies from 4–8 stories depending on section Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Industrial Warehouse Architecture Description An account of the resource Ponce City Market is a vast early-20th-century industrial complex that merges the architectural language of American warehouse construction with subtle Art Deco flourishes, most prominently displayed in its central clock tower. Built in 1926 as a Sears distribution hub, the complex features long expanses of red-brick masonry, steel factory windows, and a powerful horizontal massing punctuated by functional rail-side loading areas. The structure’s original materiality brick, concrete, and steel remains central to its identity. Inside, the redevelopment preserved the building’s monumental warehouse volumes: large open floors supported by repetitive concrete columns, exposed mechanical systems, and raw industrial textures. The 2014 transformation carved this structure into a mixed-use urban center anchored by the Central Food Hall, where new wood, steel, and glass interventions respect and highlight the original factory character. Offices and residential lofts occupy the upper floors, while the building’s rooftop has become a civic attraction featuring leisure amenities and panoramic views of Atlanta. Over time, Ponce City Market has transitioned from a bustling Sears logistics hub to a nearly abandoned industrial shell to one of the most ambitious adaptive-reuse projects in the United States. Its restoration reactivated historic windows, repaired brickwork, reintroduced daylight, and created a multimodal connection to the Atlanta BeltLine, all while preserving the site’s architectural integrity. Today, Ponce City Market stands as a model for revitalizing industrial heritage into vibrant contemporary urban life. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Originally use for Sears, Roebuck & Co. warehouse, regional office, and retail store (1926 – ~1979). Now revised for Mixed-use: food hall, retail shops, offices, loft apartments, public rooftop / communal spaces Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Source 1 https://poncecitymarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/photo_1-1728x972.jpg Source 2 https://poncecitymarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Citizen-Supply-at-Ponce-City-Market_Courtesy-of-Jamestown.jpg Source 3 https://cdn2.atlantamagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2012/07/0812_Feature_PonceCityMarket.jpg Source 4 https://www.jamestownlp.com/uploads/images/_2250x1266_crop_center_75_none/PCM-04.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Images 1 - 6: Creative Commons Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. - Ponce City Market, 2025. History [online]. Available at: https://poncecitymarket.com/history/ [Accessed 8 December 2025]. Source - Jamestown LP (no date). https://www.jamestownlp.com/properties/ponce-city-market. Source - Burns, R. (2016) Ponce City Market - Atlanta Magazine. https://www.atlantamagazine.com/2012/ponce-city-market/. Source - Clark, T. (2017) Ponce City Market - The Georgia Trust. https://www.georgiatrust.org/preservation-awards/ponce-city-market/. https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/c0a9442cc647db111a7f474496665cb4.jpg 1d86f319417c7735b385ea25be5fa892 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/621d4708c67e5a8474be79b3a4dd5869.jpg 3b512f1227c588a23838197157166554 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/30fb2c1be0438c0cda5ed0125108c923.jpg c4ca6a6e1bfbaabbd7025f36c35e7773 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ben's Chili Bowl Language A language of the resource Washington, D.C. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original Building Constructed – 1910. Restaurant Founded – 1958. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Building Architect – Arthur B. Heaton (originally designed as the Minnehaha Theater). Restaurant Founders – Ben Ali and Virginia Ali Builder - Early 20th-century construction commissioned for the Minnehaha Theater (specific contractor not widely documented) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Early 20th-Century American Commercial Architecture Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 38.91938919543913, -77.02258769236296 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, Stucco and painted signage panels, added during later commercial adaptations. Wood framing and plaster interior elements. Glass storefront windows with metal framing Extent The size or duration of the resource. Two stories, though the restaurant primarily occupies the ground floor. Type The nature or genre of the resource Commercial Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Exterior: Early Commercial / Theater Storefront Style. Mid-Century American Diner Signage. Description An account of the resource Ben’s Chili Bowl occupies a once-modest early-20th-century theater building whose architecture has evolved into one of Washington, D.C.’s most recognizable cultural symbols. Built in 1910 as the Minnehaha Theater, the structure’s brick commercial façade was adapted in 1958 when Ben and Virginia Ali converted the space into a neighborhood chili parlor. Over time, the building’s most distinctive architectural element became its vivid storefront signage, blending the proportions of the old theater façade with the bold graphic sensibility of a mid-century dinner. The shallow curved parapet and red-yellow color palette anchor the building visually on U Street’s historic corridor. Inside, Ben’s Chili Bowl preserves a rare authentic mid-20th-century dinner interior. The long counter, classic stools, narrow circulation path, and textured wall surfaces remain largely intact, accompanied by new layers of cultural memory: photographs of civil rights leaders, musicians, and presidents who have visited the restaurant. Renovations in 2008 strengthened the building’s structure and systems while keeping its historic materials and language design intact. Over time, the building transitioned from a silent movie theater to a family-run dinner that withstood the 1968 riots, economic decline, and urban renewal. Today, Ben’s Chili Bowl stands not only as a beloved local landmark but also as an architectural marker of continuity in a rapidly changing city, its preserved storefront and dinner interior embodying the cultural and social history of Washington, D.C.’s U Street corridor. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The building that was originally a silent movie theater now Renovated into this landmark restaurant. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Source https://photos.cinematreasures.org/production/photos/292680/1575353793/small.jpg?1575353793 Source https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AP5378600343143507-benschilibowl-1560.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1-4: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Source - Wilson, K., 2020. Why Ben’s Chili Bowl, Home of the Half-Smoke, Is Hallowed Ground in D.C. AFAR [online]. 17 February. Available at: https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-bens-chili-bowl-in-washington-dc-is-a-dining-destination [Accessed 8 December 2025]. Source - Minnehaha Theater in Washington, DC - Cinema treasures (no date). https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/18967. Source - Robinson, E. (2025) 'A Washington landmark: Ben’s Chili Bowl,' Boundary Stones [Preprint]. https://boundarystones.weta.org/2017/12/07/washington-landmark-bens-chili-bowl. Source - Andrews, D. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan Language A language of the resource Isfahan, Iran Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1603–1619 (Safavid period) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Mohammad Reza Isfahani Patron: Shah Abbas Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Safavid architecture (17th century) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 32.6576 N Longitude: 51.6760 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, ceramic mosaic, glazed tile, marble Extent The size or duration of the resource. Single dome mosque without minarets, entrance corridor, domed sanctuary Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Description An account of the resource <em>The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque stands as a royal mosque which occupies a small space on Naqsh-e Jahan Square through its single cream-colored dome and its lack of minarets. The bent corridor leads visitors toward a domed sanctuary which receives its light through filtered daylight. The interior tilework features complex arabesque designs and calligraphic elements and the famous peacock design which becomes visible under the dome when sunlight hits the tiles at specific times. The mosque was constructed by Shah Abbas I for royal court activities instead of public worship purposes to showcase Safavid artistic values through its precise design and controlled illumination and ornate tilework.</em> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N/A Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Blair, S. and Bloom, J. (1995) The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250–1800. New Haven: Yale University Press. Canby, S. (2009) Shah ‘Abbas: The Remaking of Iran. London: British Museum Press. Archnet (n.d.) Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 4, 2025). 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