4 10 235 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/9fe8f91f951482c442bee1a3d60fb186.jpg 971f2e74c343b4b56bbcbc5b036e252d https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f0e2a93ce2913eb7b6f1e674dcb2730c.jpg 1a16e493bd4a04a6b6dc815d933758dd https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/4940c102f5c48253cf7c46eb41b8b6d5.jpeg ecfda02fc31e4be888311365bca801c6 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 Third picture of Ness County Bank building Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Julian 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. David Sachs, George Erlich, "Ness County Bank Building", [Ness City, Kansas], SAH Archipedia, eds. Gabrielle Esperdy and Karen Kingsley, Charlottesville: UVaP, 2012—, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/KS-01-135-0028. Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. William E. Fischer, Jr. 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 Ness County Bank Building Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Julian Forster Language A language of the resource Ness City, Kansas, U.S. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Begun: 1888 Completed: 1890 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: J. C. Holland Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. The Victorian Era Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 38.45420079362418, -99.90523563051852 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Limestone Extent The size or duration of the resource. 85 x 55 feet Type The nature or genre of the resource Commercial Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Richardsonian Romanesque Description An account of the resource The layout of the structure is seemingly quadratic in its form. Its seemingly rectangular base connects to a smaller square, looking from the front angle of the bank. The structure is a three-level building, with an additional raised basement level. It is also worth noting that the structure is considered to be towering due to the context of its location. In Ness, the buildings are typically one-story. It appears that there are a few entrance ways into the structure. There is a two-way pillar that meets at the edge of the front-side of the structure. In addition to these main entrances, there are a barrage of windows. On the side that connects to the smaller square of the structure, there are only two large windows. The structure does have notable additions to its form near the top of the structure. On the side of the two-way opening, there is a brown triangular pyramid topped with the flag of the U.S. There are also cylindrical posts on the top that are seen over the top of the structure. Its patterns are quite interesting given that its style is that of Richardsonian Romanesque. Here we get these arch patterns on multiple sets or standalone windows throughout the mostly tan structure. Indoors we have several spaces for rental spaces for small businesses, firms and to house the bank itself as intended from the designs from the architect. It is the first building that the style used, as the area designed most of the courtly buildings, following the structure, in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Its main material is Limestone as its outside walls are greatly made up of this medium. There was renovation done on the structure, with the exception of the roof, over the years as its usage has changed. Ultimately, the structure still stands as one of the most important buildings of the early settlement of the midwest in the U.S. Though it has seen its share of change, its legacy is still prominent. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B&O Railroad Station and Willard Hotel Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Language A language of the resource Grafton West Virginia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1911 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: M. A. Long Construction: The complex was built by J.J. Walsh and Son of Baltimore. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude 39.3406731565377 Longitude -80.01775364559525 Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The B&O Station is built in the Beaux Arts style The Willard Hotel is built in the Second Empire style Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. built during the Progressive Era (c. 1890s–1920s) Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. The B&O Railroad Station and Willard Hotel were constructed with Red brick, Granite, and Terra-cotta trim Extent The size or duration of the resource. The Willard Hotel is 6.5 stories tall, but its exact height from the ground to the top was not found in the search results. The height of the B&O Railroad Station was not given either. It changes because of the different elevations on each side of the building. 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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 Image 7: Creative Commons Description An account of the resource The Railroad station’s façade is richly framed: it faces Main Street at a lower elevation, to what looks like it shows two stories there, but on the trackside (where the land slopes) it rises to three stories. The front is arranged around a central block of five bays; the three middle bays form the main entrance and are flanked by substantial three‑quarter height columns. Above these, a strong entablature runs across, leading up to a parapet. In the center of it is a curved parapet cresting over the central bays, inside which is a large, decorative symbol bearing the B&O logo. Inside, the station has a grand central lobby. The interior finishes are elegant: marble floors, tall classical columns, and large windows that allow natural light to flood the space. The ticketing and baggage offices occupy one wing, while the other wing was used for related railroad administrative functions and passenger facilities. The Willard Hotel, built immediately adjacent and slightly east of the station (finished in 1912), complements the station architecturally but with certain distinct stylistic features. It’s a 6-story building in a Second Empire manner mixed with Beaux‑Arts detailing. The hotel has a mansard roof with dormer windows, and its façade uses red brick combined with stone (or cut stone) trim, including quoins and corbeled brickwork. The hotel has large public rooms such as a ballroom, dining rooms, reading rooms, etc. Abstract A summary of the resource. First built in the early 1910s, the B&O Railroad Station in Grafton served as a major transportation hub for passengers and freight, reflecting the city's importance in the Baltimore & Ohio rail network, while the adjacent Willard Hotel provided upscale accommodations and social spaces for travelers and local events, including a ballroom, restaurant, and reading rooms. The hotel and station worked together as a gateway to the city, but over time, as passenger rail travel declined in the mid-20th century, the station fell into unemployment and the hotel deteriorated, eventually closing. Today, both buildings are vacant but still stand. Preservation efforts have been proposed or partially undertaken to rehabilitate them, though full restoration has not yet been realized. Although, research has said that the station now serves as offices for a unit of CSX Transportation. 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 1 Pls4e. (2019, June 17). B&O railroad station and hotel. SAH ARCHIPEDIA. https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/WV-01-TA1 Source 2 The Willard Hotel, built in 1911 by the B&O to house travelers and important railroad employees, and, to its left, the old B&O terminal in Grafton, West Virginia. (n.d.). https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2015631664/#:~:text=The%20six%2Dand%2Da%2D,Grafton%20B&O%20Railroading%20Heritage%20Center. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Süleymaniye Mosque Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Language A language of the resource Istanbul, Turkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction began: 1550 Construction completed: 1557 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Mimar Sinan (1488-1588) Patron: Suleiman I (1520-1566) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Ottoman Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.016233188957855, 28.963981828835625 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Marble, wood, granite, porphyry Cement, stainless steel Extent The size or duration of the resource. 59 meters long by 58 meters wide. 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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 Voya Financial Building, Original Name: Northwestern National Life Insurance Building. Language A language of the resource Minneapolis, Minnesota Type The nature or genre of the resource Commercial Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource completed in 1965 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Minoru Yamasaki Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Modern Era of the 1960s. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 44.98211804793023, Longitude: -93.26730335880224 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Marble and concrete Extent The size or duration of the resource. The building is six stories tall. The total floor area is 220,000 square feet of office space. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/startribunemedia/KRBYBRUW6RAGDHCNKFVOAEFNHE.jpg Image 2 https://media.bizj.us/view/img/12005409/broadwest-office-tower-10*xx6016-3384-0-316.jpg Image 3 https://media.bizj.us/view/img/12253071/190426agesgthemarq004v2*900xx2500-1406-0-149.jpg Image 4 https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/38/13/f0/northwestern-national.jpg Description An account of the resource The Voya Financial building (also known historically as the Northwestern National Life Insurance Building) is a six‑story office structure located at 20 Washington Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis. It was designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki and completed in 1965. The building is known for its striking white‑quartz concrete columns about 63 slender columns that support an eighty‑foot high portico at one entrance. The design mixes modern architecture with formal, classical touches. Between the columns are thin marble panels (Verde‑antique marble) and dark tinted glass, which give the facade a refined appearance. There are reflecting pools and landscaped areas around the building, plus a grand porch/entrance that frames views down Nicollet Mall. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource New Formalism 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 Abstract A summary of the resource. Visual Termination / City Planning: The building is purposely placed so that its portico serves as a visual terminus for Nicollet Mall. In other words, the sightline down Nicollet Mall ends at the building’s portico towards the direction of the Mississippi River. Interior features: Originally, the top floor housed the company president’s office, decorated richly (rosewood, teak, large doors, etc.), and the cafeteria was on that level with arched windows and bright colors. 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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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Title A name given to the resource Nile Tower Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stanley Ojibeka Language A language of the resource Cairo, Egypt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction began in 1998 and was completed in 2004 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Mustafa Kamil Builders: Orascom Group, BESIX Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Tianjin Binhai Library Language A language of the resource Tianjin, China Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Begun: 2015 Completed: 2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: MVRDV (Rotterdam-based architecture firm) Collaborating Partner: Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute (TUPDI) Client/Patron: Tianjin Binhai Cultural Center Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Contemporary China, 21st Century Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 39.0381° N Longitude: 117.7170° E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Reinforced concrete Glass Aluminum panels Steel Extent The size or duration of the resource. 33,700 square meters (approximately 362,700 square feet) Five stories high Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Public Library Cultural/Educational Building Description An account of the resource <em>The Tianjin Binhai Library stands as a contemporary public structure situated within the Binhai district of Tianjin, China. The Dutch architectural firm MVRDV collaborated with the Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute to create this building, which finished its construction in 2017. The building design features a rectangular floor plan that extends to five stories, while its main attraction is the "Eye" auditorium that glows from within. The building's glass exterior lets natural light enter the main hall while showing off the curved design of its interior. The interior design features continuous white shelves that create wave-like walls, which function as both stairs and seating areas while surrounding the central sphere. The open design of the space enables visitors to move freely between reading and meeting areas, which lack defined separation points. The building structure incorporates reinforced concrete and steel, and glass materials to achieve its smooth white surfaces, which generate a clean and bright environment. The glass walls and skylights allow natural light to enter, which produces gentle shadows that emphasize the curved lines of the interior design. The building achieves a harmonious fusion of futuristic design with peaceful ambiance through its combination of architectural elements and sculptural features. The design transforms traditional library spaces into interactive spaces that combine visual and social elements. The "Eye" serves as a symbol that represents both vision and knowledge, and discovery. The flowing shelves in the design represent the natural flow of knowledge and information. The building design promotes exploration instead of silence because learning in today's world requires active participation and shared knowledge. The building demonstrates China's dedication to cultural development and educational progress, and technological advancement. The Tianjin Binhai Library has achieved status as a worldwide symbol of contemporary architectural design. The building's striking design draws numerous visitors and photographers who demonstrate how public architecture can generate public interest and national pride. The building sparks debate about library design priorities between visual appeal and operational needs, while demonstrating that architectural design needs to unite aesthetic value with practicality and meaningful purpose.</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 Located within the Tianjin Binhai Cultural Center complex Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: MVRDV-Tianjin-Library-12-©-Ossip-van-Duivenbode.jpg https://i0.wp.com/archeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MVRDV-Tianjin-Library-12-©-Ossip-van-Duivenbode.jpg?ssl=1 Image 2:MVRDV-Tianjin-Library-16-©-Ossip-van-Duivenbode.jpg https://i0.wp.com/archeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MVRDV-Tianjin-Library-16-©-Ossip-van-Duivenbode.jpg?ssl=1 Image 3:MVRDV-Tianjin-Library-8-©-Ossip-van-Duivenbode.jpg https://i0.wp.com/archeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MVRDV-Tianjin-Library-8-©-Ossip-van-Duivenbode.jpg?ssl=1 License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. mage 1: Creative Commons mage 2: Creative Commons mage 3: 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. “The Tianjin Binhai Library by MVRDV: Fusing Culture & Architecture.” ArchEyes, 29 June 2023.https://archeyes.com/the-tianjin-binhai-library-by-mvrdv-fusing-culture-architecture/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Tianjin Binhai Library / MVRDV + Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute.” ArchDaily, 2 Nov. 2017.https://www.archdaily.com/882819/tianjin-binhai-library-mvrdv-plus-tianjin-urban-planning-and-design-institute?utm_source=chatgpt.com MVRDV. “Tianjin Binhai Library.” MVRDV, 2017. https://www.mvrdv.nl/projects/246/tianjin-binhai-library Abstract A summary of the resource. <em>The Tianjin Binhai Library serves as a modern Chinese urban architectural symbol that unites cultural progress with advanced architectural concepts.(Mursal)</em> <em>The Binhai Cultural Center master plan included the three-year construction of this library design. The central "Eye" serves dual purposes as a design centerpiece and community area, which reflects MVRDV's vision of libraries as active public spaces instead of traditional silent repositories.(Mursal)</em> https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/7d733be7e589bbe1f10c5f92b3f50914.jpg 2a85e1113daebe4f12ac0b1d02131950 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/0e4da62880b6c0398f40ffee9aaff8a6.jpg a1818165a0b040418d00a9f1444d2019 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a4534dceb9fed4121f8c866d72d7911a.jpg f605da1aa3b44fbac335605d9d2db81e https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/9239f3fdca56fd986703757abebcaf12.jpg fb174711d9391e0c257f3912e27de9c5 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/157328dba348a3573650768c6610afef.jpg f358557a61860084102f2fddac003155 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a3ee2db974504ab46a158c11f88bf16b.jpg 044a49e52cd2b813580f4c1aa7496438 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a6bbfdd9e8b47c8cdb9cd3a93ec5394b.jpg c3773a7df8ea73a137ead7f488f1462c https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/014321d98837be5520458397d8f4e1cb.jpg 58fc9cb469da3ba16e3c133a70ec8232 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/2313dc6a64d070ab31d9d97f3a2839cb.jpg 4d37546d69c244d8a05c70da0a903159 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ebcadc25595e552d67d56bbacef6a819.jpg 7e46e641543f67a715c5af0e32c5d8be https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/c93b87cbac09df5d3767a19ba0445f79.jpg a56a43d1c7ecbb2b7189e448fdb2349b 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 Shah Mosque (Masjid-i Shah), 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 Construction begun: 1611 Completed: 1629 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Ostad Ali Akbar Isfahani Patron: Shah Abbas Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Safavid period (17th century) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 32.6579 N Longitude: 51.6772 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, glazed tile, ceramic mosaic, marble Extent The size or duration of the resource. Large four-iwan congregational mosque with monumental dome and minarets Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Description An account of the resource <em>The Shah Mosque in Isfahan stands as a large four-iwan congregational mosque which faces Naqsh-e Jahan Square from its southern position through its massive turquoise dome and its tall minarets and its ornate tiled entrance that faces diagonally toward the square. The mosque design follows traditional Iranian courtyard architecture which guides devotees from the entrance portal through vaulted prayer spaces to the expansive domed worship area where illumination highlights both the architectural dimensions and decorative tilework. The entire structure features Safavid glazed tile artwork which displays religious meaning through its use of colored floral and geometric patterns and written calligraphy. 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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 Image 7: Creative Commons Image 8: Creative Commons Image 9: Creative Commons Image 10: Creative Commons Image 11: 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. Canby, S. (2009) Shah ‘Abbas: The Remaking of Iran. London: British Museum Press. Archnet (n.d.) Shah Mosque (Masjid-i Shah), Isfahan. 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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 Hannah Demory 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/Chiswick_House Description An account of the resource The garden for the Chiswick House is large and well manicured. The garden is lined by a small metal fence. Various sized shrubs, bushes, and small trees are meticulously place throughout the garden, guiding the visitor along. In between the greenery, numerous statues and sculptures placed, bringing art and culture into these spaces. There is one main gravel pathway in the garden leading towards the Chiswick House. 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