23 10 235 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/349c8a31fedd1d6a7ea7a33343ba1ab9.jpg e025fa4cfbe46e9df37f6bdb2b5ba3ad https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3f32e30bc06addd031134cb2792939ee.jpg 42ce78c0304a526c4c5bbfcaf7fcf14a 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 midterm possibilities 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 Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens Language A language of the resource Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jayce Johnson Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. -37.804643061009244, 144.97163808607027 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Royal_Exhibition_Building_Aerial_View (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Royal_Exhibition_Building_Aerial_View.jpg) Image 2: Melb_Royal_Exhibition_-_East_Side(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Melb_Royal_Exhibition_-_East_Side.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. image 1: Creative Commons Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joseph Reed (1823-1890) (Architect) David Mitchell (1829-1916) (Builder) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880 (Date of Construction) 1880 (Melbourne International Exhibition) Between 1880-1888 (Steel pipe was tied to bottom arches to prevent column spreading.) 1888 (Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition) 2004 (Date of inscription into becoming a UNESCO heritage site.) Description An account of the resource The Royal Exhibition Building is large and primarily rectangular. The anterior side of the building is the most compressed. A large vault towers above the entrance doors. Two dome-like structures jut out from the top of the vault, giving it a castle-like appearance. The large dome stands proudly on the building. Two massive wings stretch both sides of the building, housing massive corridors. Inside the corridors are various pillars, designs, and works of art. Most of the building’s design language takes inspiration from Roman, Byzantine, and Italian structures. The posterior side of the building houses a smaller, shorter corridor that faces out toward another building. The primary color of the building is white with blueish-green domes and roofing, giving it a striking look. This building's primary purpose is to exhibit the various scientific, artistic, and educational displays during the two primary international exhibitions held there. Though the building itself was also designed to be displayed. It was made to show off Australia on the world stage. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. 1. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1131/ 2. https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/446684/MelbExhibitionBuilding.pdf 3. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/reed-joseph-4459 4. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/mitchell-david-4209 5. https://museumspaces.com.au/media/7551/museum_spaces_reb_operations_manual_august_2018.pdf Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Timber, Slate, Brick, and Steel. Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Colonial era, Australia Extent The size or duration of the resource. Ground floor as a space of 6,400 m^2. 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Title A name given to the resource Prambanan Temple Compounds Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios Language A language of the resource Central Java, Indonesia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction: 8th to 9th Century CE Abandoned: 11th Century CE Reconstruction Begins: 1918-1930 Reconstruction Finished: 1987-1991 Surrounding shrines still under reconstruction to this day. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Attributed to the Shailendra dynasty Finished and Inaugurated during the reign of King Pikatan Reconstruction done by the Dutch Colonial Government Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Medieval South East Asia Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. -7.751792038027463, 110.49142448465443 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Extent The size or duration of the resource. The compound covers 39.8 hectares. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: temple-598969_1920.jpg , Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/denysabri-701311/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=598969">Deny Sabri</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=598969">Pixabay</a> (<a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/temple-candi-prambanan-598969/">https://pixabay.com/photos/temple-candi-prambanan-598969/</a>) Image 2: Prambanan Temple Compound Map en.svg , (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prambanan_Temple_Compound_Map_en.svg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prambanan_Temple_Compound_Map_en.svg</a>) Image 3: Candi Prambanan - 066 Three Heads, Brahma Temple (12042301204).jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Candi_Prambanan_-_066_Three_Heads,_Brahma_Temple_(12042301204).jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Candi_Prambanan_-_066_Three_Heads,_Brahma_Temple_(12042301204).jpg</a>) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Content License Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Description An account of the resource A massive elevated stone square sits at the center of this compound as foundation. A gate building sits in the middle of each side of the square. In the middle is a large stone structure with a decorated facet and pointed roof reaching 47 metres out to the sky. Flanked by one slightly smaller version of this building to the left and one to the right. Facing this set of buildings is an even smaller row of three structures built similarly to the previous 3 but with a square foundation and uniform in size. The surfaces are decorated with intricate reliefs depicting an ancient epic. Similar motifs decorate the main stone foundation in which these structures sit. The shapes of the buildings are very geometrical, allowing for interesting light reflection and shadow projection. Surrounding this main compound are a series of smaller structures that are undergoing reconstruction, their appearance is not as complete as the main section of the compound. A square wall with protruding faces on each side corrals the entire section. The material of these buildings is stone. Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious midterm Religious https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ce3d3fd5384433013e5b128714bfc917.jpg 5fd82403e05ede4f48e815a2c6acaf04 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 Religious Buildings 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 Church Town of Gammelstad, Luleå Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Alyson Schruefer License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported Description An account of the resource Built entirely around the church: Nederlulea Kyrka, it's footprint maintains a rectangular figure, two side rooms connect near the entrance to the right as well as another further back on the opposite side. Elevation spans roughly three stories tall. The main hall maintains a humble exterior while housing a grand entrance into it's main hall. White curved pillars adorn the windows creating a multi curved roof enhancing the acoustics of hall. Upon entering ahead lays a red carpet leading to the center stage with pews on either sides. Large paneled windows span the walls roughly a story and a half fully lighting the whole hall brightly. A slightly smaller individual window stands behind the stage brightly shining on those whole utilize the space. Little to no shadows are left in the hall at peak hours of the day. Side rooms maintain storage including instruments. These rooms have the capacity to provide potential living arrangements if necessary. Buildings surrounding Nederlulea Kyrka materials include a majority use of timber. Preservation efforts require constant maintenance and replacement. Nederlulea Kyrka utilizes stones, replaced or updated when necessary. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Late 15th Century - Chruch is built 17th Century - Natural land upheaval made the docks unstable and therefore unusable. Converting the town from a commerce driven town into a religious and social driven town. Renaming it "Luleå" or new town accordingly. Language A language of the resource County of Norrbotten (Norrbottens län) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 65.64571685550244, 22.03029064044387 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/762 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/762 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/82f3a042202ac25254ae0e9d9bf3b1d4.jpg 50f956872ca045ca5142562a7e983893 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/917570d58c238dd6d1e17a862ce0c80b.jpg 7e37b26ec717208649dd0e8a13b2b103 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ff962ee8afdd007d52040bb0ed3dd2bf.jpg 86e646902dc6f59783d6183c8081cb3b 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 midterm possibilities 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 Blenheim Palace Type The nature or genre of the resource Palace-Castle Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Blenheim_Palace_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4753811 (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Blenheim_Palace_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4753811.jpg) Image 2: https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.14928371 Image 3: https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.14934913 License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Vanbrugh, John (1664 - 1726), British, architect, and Hawksmoor, Nicholas (1661 - 1736), British, architect. Blenheim Palace. 1705-1725. JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.14928371. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025. Image 3: Vanbrugh, John (1664 - 1726), British, architect, and Hawksmoor, Nicholas (1661 - 1736), British, architect. Blenheim Palace. 1705-1725. JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.14934913. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 51.841510803349614, -1.360993460398954 Language A language of the resource Woodstock, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1705 - Construction begins 1722 - Construction is completed 1987 - Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Sir John Vanbrugh Patrons: Anne, Queen of Great Britain; John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone, wood, iron Glass Extent The size or duration of the resource. Width: 146m Description An account of the resource The main building, or principal block, is rectangular in shape and flanked by two courtyards–the east and west courts, respectively. Together, all three blocks make up the “Great Court”. The structure is built in the English Baroque style. Guests may enter the building through the north facade found at the center of the principal block, which is fronted by both Corinthian and Doric columns. There are three primary floors. Approximately 1,000 windows line the walls of the building, which illuminate its 187 rooms. The structure was primarily built with Cotswold, Portland, and Plymouth stone, however timber and slate have also been used in roof restoration projects. The stone is primarily golden in color. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource English Baroque Country House castle midterm palace united kingdom https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3923f867890706c440909d7d416469d5.jpg 142ab41bbc8a4a497fd6655ef44b4f00 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/d1d6caa5aa822f2b7045f28fead6e697.jpeg 6783177109973fafe3800475dfbb303d 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 midterm possibilities 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 Monastery of St Catherine Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sultana Rahim Language A language of the resource South Sinai Governorate, Egypt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource AD 565 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Justinian I Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 6th century CE, Byzantine Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 28.55604261247535, 33.97612309807164 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Metal Wood Extent The size or duration of the resource. 76 by 90 meters (249 by 295 feet) Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Katharinenkloster_Sinai_BW_2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Catherine%27s_Monastery#/media/File:Katharinenkloster_Sinai_BW_2.jpg) Image 2:1920px-Monastery_of_Saint_Catherine_at_Mount_Sinai-_drawing_from_the_Description_de_l'Égypte_(1809) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Catherine%27s_Monastery#/media/File:Monastery_of_Saint_Catherine_at_Mount_Sinai-_drawing_from_the_Description_de_l'%C3%89gypte_(1809).jpeg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: 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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Catherine%27s_Monastery# https://orthodoxwiki.org/St._Catherine%27s_Monastery_(Sinai) https://www.sinaimonastery.com/index.php/en/ https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/954/ Description An account of the resource Formal description: The Sacred Autonomous Royal Monastery of Saint Catherine of the Holy and God-Trodden Mount Sinai, more commonly known as Saint Catherine’s Monastery, stands at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. Dating back to the mid-500s AD, it is one of the oldest and still occupied monasteries in the world. Harboring the aesthetics of most Byzantine and early Christian style structures, its plan is rather irregular and has a fortress-like format with its high, thick granite stone walls to house a collection of buildings. It is rather compacted and the various structures primarly range between 33 and 66 feet. The natural earth colored exterior blends in with the desert surroundings, as the granite was excavated from the surrounding mountain environment. A fortified gate named after Emperor Justinian, who ordered the building of the monastery (Justinian’s Gate or Gate of the emperor), was no longer used as the main entry point to preserve its condition. One of the main basilica-style churches has a timber roof, wooden doors, and decorative beams that contain intricate mosaics and depictions of important Byzantine icons. Next to it is the notable belfry, which is three stories but divided into 4 tiers, has open archways, and large bells that are still in use today. It is a much later addition to the monastery and was built in a style similar to 12th-century Syrian churches. The monastery's overall structure flexes its dual role as an elaborate sanctuary and fortress, as it was meant to protect monks and pilgrims within its massive granite walls that are practically impenetrable. Housing manuscripts, relics, and even a library of volumes in various languages, the monastery, for many, is a holy place and sacred. It is believed to be built where Moses witnessed the burning bush, which still lives on the premises. It was then that the building of all the surrounding structures became almost an act of worship in itself, and certainly a way for people to preserve the divinity of the area. Then, the body of Catherine of Alexandria (after which the monastery was later named) was also said to have been discovered there. This only further cements the status of it being spiritual, which has stretched across all three major Abrahamic religions. Each faith has its own tie to the area, such as the discovery of Christian Palestinian Aramaic, Arabic, and Hebrew texts. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Byzantine architecture Egyptian midterm Religious stone Temple https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/7435ea7856b046dc309714bf755e4205.jpg 5f26c94b0e63c55b5fe0aaeacdb3bf65 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/df254c3fa75c0a8408462ba924a6f90f.jpg 63ae5c8459199a5cc0d62304f0ff0d25 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/0db7512059ef64a986dc2f699c1164ee.jpg 387c7d5672620b36f6d85f317cdb55f3 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/592646ef00502321e5c884487bc10a8f.jpg cffd0d72959369eb300fd70e5e99e8a2 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 midterm possibilities 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 House of the Narawa Family, Fukushima Minka-en Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Moanna Dixson Language A language of the resource Initial - Joraguchi, Yamada, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan Current - Oishimae Kaminagura, Fukushima, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid-18th c. - Estimation of original construction May 1981 - Reconstructed Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron - Narawa Family Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Edo period (1603 -1868) Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood, thatch, concrete Extent The size or duration of the resource. Area - 165.9 meters Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 - Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 2 - Interior_of_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en (https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Fukushima_City_Minka-en#/media/File%3AInterior_of_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 3 - Household objects at the Former House of the Narawa Family at Fukushima City Minka-en.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Household_objects_at_the_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 4 - Fukushima_City_Minka-en_entrance (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Fukushima_City_Minka-en_entrance.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1 - Creative Commons Image 2 - Creative Commons Image 3 - Creative Commons Image 4 - Creative Commons Description An account of the resource The building is a reconstruction of the House of the Narawa family, originally made in the mid-18th century, or the Edo period. With wooden and concrete outer walls, the house has a rectangular floor plan emphasized by its yosemune-zukuri (four-sided hipped) thatched roof. Its interior is separated into four rooms, each having small, solid wood doors. On the exterior of the home, shoji sliding doors, made from a lighter material like paper or cloth, contrast with the interior. Despite the shoji, the overall structure of the building lets little light reach inside. It is a private abode. This house is an example of minka-style homes popularized in Japan by the non-samurai class, namely farmers, merchants, and artisans. While not the upper class, a position reserved for samurai and the shogun's prefectural advisors, these workers would accumulate wealth during the Edo period. This specific home was likely owned by a wealthy farmer, as highlighted by its large yard and guest room. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. “⑫旧奈良輪家 – 福島市民家園 (Facility No. 12, Former Narawa House).” *福島市民家園 (Fukushima City Folk House Garden).* https://minka‑en.com/shisetsu/shisetsu\_12. Sasaki, Takashi. “The Japanese House: The Basic Elements of Traditional Japanese Residential Architecture.” Meguri Japan. English version by Judy Evans. https://meguri-japan.com/en/knowledge/20210627_1697/. “Minka: Vernacular Houses of Japan.” Leaflet. Minka Preservation Project, English translation. https://minka-en.com/images/engleaflet.pdf. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 37.735944651277, 140.37117663265383 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Minka domestic East Asian Japanese/style midterm https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/950de773a76374a57396b6f312f3de00.jpg e2a4228ec09f373efd4ca3a573819d9f https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/b1ff37fd794fe6ae0274399a065c9215.jpg c8a3cbb02b4c3da2347ed33de023b44c 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 midterm possibilities 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 Siwaluh Jabu Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Karo Peoples of North Sumatra, Indonesia Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.1207485292314012, 98.4656979519234 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Bamboo Reeds Language A language of the resource Lingga Village, Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid 19th Century to Early 20th Century Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Pre-Colonial Indonesia Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Siwaluh Jabu Desa Budaya Lingga.jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Siwaluh_Jabu_Desa_Budaya_Lingga.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Siwaluh_Jabu_Desa_Budaya_Lingga.jpg</a>) Image 2: COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Een Karo Batak loods TMnr 60004176.jpg (<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Een_Karo_Batak_loods_TMnr_60004176.jpg">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Een_Karo_Batak_loods_TMnr_60004176.jpg</a>) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2:Creative Commons Description An account of the resource A stilted longhouse of the Karos people in Northern Sumatra. Usually it has a rectangular foothold, the structure rises around 12meters. It has an iconic triangular thatched roof that makes up over half of the structure's size. The insides are large enough to house large families. The purpose of the building's unique style is to resist the elements of the region, such as earthquakes and storms. Made of out wood, bamboo and reeds, traditionally without the need of nails or modern tools. Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic domestic midterm https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a6530a99434e865e0b43294ab64a7f4b.jpg e4d3126d627916e401f0ccf871190a29 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 midterm possibilities 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 Parson Barnard House Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Language A language of the resource New England, Connecticut Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://images.ctfassets.net/nonm77rtn1g8/GOyucsLWP9FH7R5RSvocy/e3e998e61f9ff05c549a7429f0025404/Sunny_Saltbox_Norwich_Connecticut__1670.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource late 17th and early 18th century. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Queen Anne (1665-1714) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. American colonial period Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 42.68926259108759, Longitude: -71.11694087477946 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Mostly Wood and Timber Extent The size or duration of the resource. 18 feet wide by 42 feet long. Description An account of the resource The Parson Barnard House is a sturdy, symmetrical colonial structure made of weathered wood and framed with hand-hewn timber. Its steep gabled roof, covered in gray wooden shingles, reflects a practical design suited for New England winters. The front is balanced and orderly, with five evenly spaced windows—small-paned and framed with simple trim—and a central door framed by plain pilasters and a transom. A large brick chimney rises from the center of the roof, marking the heart of the home. The house rests low to the ground, with an ell extending from the back, suggesting later additions. The overall feel is modest and functional, with little ornamentation. It sits quietly in its surroundings, bordered by simple shrubs and a stone path, embodying the practical elegance of early American life. Abstract A summary of the resource. Building History - The Parson Barnard House was built in 1715 for Reverend Thomas Barnard, the town’s minister in North Andover, Massachusetts. It served not only as his residence but also as a place for religious study and community gatherings. Over the centuries, the house remained a private home before being preserved as a historic site, offering a rare glimpse into early 18th-century colonial life in New England. Notable Architectural Detail - One notable architectural feature is the large central chimney, a hallmark of First Period colonial design. This massive brick structure anchors the house both visually and functionally, originally serving multiple fireplaces throughout the home. Its placement in the center reflects the importance of the hearth for heating and cooking, and it showcases the practical, centralized planning typical of early colonial architecture. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Saltbox midterm https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/299e02eadb2f6118af5753418d8fc109.jpg 412b4bea00b40f46d265569b2659ff04 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 midterm possibilities 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 Himeji Castle White Heron Castle Language A language of the resource Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Himeji-Castle-01.jpg https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/app/uploads/2019/07/Himeji-Castle-01.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 34.8394° N Longitude: 134.6939° E Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original construction: 1333 by Akamatsu Norimura Expanded: 1581 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi Completed: 1609 by Ikeda Terumasa Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Akamatsu Norimura (1333) Builder: Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1581) Builder: Ikeda Terumasa (1601–1609) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Edo Period, Japan Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Stone Plaster Extent The size or duration of the resource. Height: 46. m (152 ft) Castle grounds: 107 hectares (1,060,000 m²) Type The nature or genre of the resource Palace-Castle Description An account of the resource Formal Description A beautiful, fascinating house that looks like it is standing tall right in the sky above all other houses, like it is floating in the sky like clouds without any base. Makes you wonder what it feels like to be up there. This house has many layers of walls, and the gates that surround the central tower. The layout is fascinating but also complicated and mysterious. It feels like a maze. It is mostly designed to confuse enemies. The paths of the house are twisted and turned, leading uphill through courtyards, towers, and narrow passageways. Each area is built to slow down attackers and protect the center. The highest tower is 152 feet tall. From the outside, it looks like it has five levels, but actually it has six levels inside and also a basement. Each level gets smaller as it goes up. The entrance of the house is made up of a large wooden gate at the very bottom of the hill. It moves through the paths and multiple gates, which lead to the main tower. The building material is a wooden post and lintel structure. Beams and columns support each floor. There are no vaults or domes, just stacked wooden levels with steep tiled roofs. The Surfaces are smooth white plaster over wood and stone. Roofs have repeating curved tiles and family crest tiles at the edges. Decorations are simple but elegant, with fish-shaped roof ornaments for protection. The light of this house comes through small windows and slits in the walls. The house is made of wood, stone, and white plaster. The base is made from a strong stone, and the towers and walls are mostly made out of wood, with plaster to help prevent fire. Interpretive Reading This house was designed to protect, impress, and show power. The maze paths, tall stone base, and strong wooden structure were chosen to be a military defense, to make it hard for enemies to attack. At the same time, is elegant white walls and layered roofs gave it a beautiful, almost floating look, which signaled wealth, power, and control. In its historical context, it likely showed the strength of the ruling family and helped to keep the peace. The use of wood and plaster helped keep it light and flexible, which is good for earthquakes, and the stone base gave it the strength to keep it together. It may have felt like walking toward the sky and heavens. The whole structure can be seen as a metaphor for a mountain, with many levels rising to the peak, and the main tower is its hierarchy, where power is held. Contemporary Resonance or Reflection Today, this house is a rare example of a large wooden structure that has survived for centuries, so it raises questions about how this building has lived for centuries that not even in modern times, with a lot of technology, we are unable to build such a building. It also reminds us to think about how power and beauty were shown through architecture, and how a design and an idea will still live on even after the architect dies. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1993) National Treasure of Japan Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Coaldrake, William H. Architecture and Authority in Japan. Routledge, 1996. UNESCO World Heritage Centre.https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/661 Abstract A summary of the resource. Himeji Castle is one of the most beautiful surviving examples of Japanese castle architecture. Unlike many other castles that were destroyed during wars, the Himeji has remained intact for over four centuries. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Azuchi-Momoyama Style castle Japanese/style midterm palace https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/737b6d3ddc105d6fde0671302b38f657.jpg 174b2e93b2e602f01138ec71b3b6cc8c 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 Domestic collection Type The nature or genre of the resource domestic type generally means something that is designed for, associated with, or taking place in the home or everyday household life. 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 Athelhampton House Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Athelhampton_House_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6178455.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Language A language of the resource Athelhampton, Dorset, United Kingdom Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1485 - Construction is completed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Tudor Hall House domestic united kingdom