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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. The mosque built during Shah Abbas I's reign showcases how Friday prayer facilities served as vital elements in Safavid urban design for political and ceremonial purposes while showcasing the peak of royal support for decorative tile art in Islamic architecture.</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 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-mosque-naghsh-jahan-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 2:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-masjed-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 3:https://www.meisterdrucke.ie/kunstwerke/1260px/Persian_School_-_Persian_architecture_%28Safavid%29_the_dome_of_the_Royal_Mosque_%28or_Masjid_I-Shah%29_d_-_%28MeisterDrucke-1016356%29.jpg Image 4:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/masjid-shah-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 5:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/imam-masjid-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 6:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/masjid-shah-abbasi-isfahan-2020.jpg?w=1600 Image 7:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/the-shah-mosque-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 8:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-abbasi-mosue-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 9:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/masjed-jameh-abbasi-esfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 10:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-mosque-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 11:https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/474081275_1277585773464205_8362187496280109784_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=zgjX_Hntx1MQ7kNvwE_tBpI&_nc_oc=Adkdditx3dgXsHeMlYeT3Jo2KTWO2Pjl0W1XIj1lhWD1U-F2ZssYm1vepKd8wu9arKl2gX1Zbii0gcT6e1wXMWWk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&_nc_gid=VDt-vISuvT37B-QPqQKTpA&oh=00_Afl-CV1kQI4ve1YFOUm0VF6OSCIBDDYwTOY_Xu5OYFpSHg&oe=693D2BAA 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 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. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 4, 2025). https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f1006878f483c8e79743ffd733655940.jpg 198d5fe7c5e170fcd162c1bc6d2de2fb https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/bc20d58e4b7cedba20ae57d2cc4b177c.jpg 443f2b7d2e62141a94048b980bcf397f https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/5db040b827c2862fb3f0714d1172a04e.jpg 5b556253a11c694a05274dfdd6211dfc https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f78b1409fb0fcc60f56fb65992ab2d79.jpg 7de20c725b3f12026e73d0a7d42978dd 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 Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand Language A language of the resource Samarkand, Uzbekistan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 1404 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Timur (Tamerlane) Builders/Architects: Unknown (Timurid court workshops) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Timurid architecture (early 15th century) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 39.6542 N Longitude: 66.9754 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, glazed tile, mosaic faience, marble Extent The size or duration of the resource. Mausoleum complex with portal entrance, chamber, dome, and attached medrese remains Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Architectural type: Mausoleum 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 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598559510-C0U7DBK4HNOBWLIU5T6S/12.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1500w Image 2:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598473712-92PPO9BCA7OWQI7F9D2A/8.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1500w Image 3:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598592585-QSCVK4TQOG9C78C0IQ6X/2.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1500w Image 4:https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e95d9b13e6b2f7f177b574b/1611598639647-BE4Q2N4RGKFEWQNQIWUO/3.+Amir+Timur+Mausoleum.jpg?format=1000w 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 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. (2004) Timurid Architecture and Its Decoration. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Golombek, L. and Wilber, D. (1988) The Timurid Architecture of Iran and Turan. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Archnet (n.d.) Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 4, 2025). Description An account of the resource <em>The dynastic mausoleum of Timur exists at Gur-e-Amir in Samarkand with its tall ribbed turquoise dome resting above a brick chamber which is accessed through a monumental iwan entrance. The interior design of the space features marble walls and muqarnas transitions and fine blue tile decorations which showcase Timurid artistic elements while leading viewers toward the dome. The building design leads visitors through its entrance portal to reach a single domed room which functions as a dedicated funeral area for Timur and his family members. The mausoleum served as a royal burial ground during the early 1400s to showcase political power and ceremonial functions while developing architectural elements which became central to Timurid and Central Asian sacred building design.</em> https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/1f0ad52fc39b3f82323f37e129b2ab10.jpg 21cc26b046347ae9fc99991c5c47cfbc https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/8c6e5c42874e3e17d73909c928a914c9.jpg c8061de05d5ba800c1f3907433e7c75d https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/6f8bc5eb2dcc57e410367712a4932688.jpg c02354751448097a446139b4c981eb29 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/6a6344a232760f045bb0b6d4037910aa.jpg b2d140d0d49d5f7cc5d4ca6f474b92cb 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-i-Zinda, Samarkand Language A language of the resource Samarkand, Uzbekistan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Main construction: 14th–15th centuries (restorations continued into the 19th–20th centuries) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Built under the Timurid dynasty Individual architects and patrons unknown Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Timurid period Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 39.6665 N Longitude: 66.9989 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, glazed tile, mosaic faience Extent The size or duration of the resource. Mausoleum complex containing corridors, tomb chambers, and multiple decorated facades Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Architectural type: Mausoleum complex Functional type: Funerary / Pilgrimage Description An account of the resource <em>The funerary complex of Shah-i-Zinda in Samarkand features a narrow processional corridor that contains mausoleums that display their exterior walls through intense turquoise and cobalt tilework. The complex follows a sequence of vaulted spaces and pointed arched portals, which produce a visual rhythm to lead visitors through the passage toward the tomb chambers of Central Asian nobles and religious leaders. The mosaic faience surfaces display Timurid decorative elements through geometric stars and floral motifs, and Quranic inscriptions, which create sacred identity through repetitive color patterns. The pilgrimage site of Shah-i-Zinda served a dual purpose to honor religious figures and display imperial power, which demonstrates how Timurid Samarkand used funerary architecture to create religious experiences and preserve imperial history.</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 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://kalpak-travel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shah-i-zinda-samarkand.jpg Image 2: https://kalpak-travel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shahizinda-necropolis.jpg Image 3: https://kalpak-travel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/timurid-gilded-tiles.jpg Image 4: https://kalpak-travel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shahizinda-stalactites.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 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Golombek, L. and Wilber, D. (1988) The Timurid Architecture of Iran and Turan. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Blair, S. (2004) Timurid Architecture and Its Decoration. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Archnet (n.d.) Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand. 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Title A name given to the resource Tilla-Kari Madrasa, Samarkand Language A language of the resource Samarkand, Uzbekistan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 1646–1660 (mid-17th century) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Yalangtush Bakhodur Architects unknown (Bukharan court workshops) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Late Timurid / Bukharan period Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 39.6541 N Longitude: 66.9750 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, stucco, glazed tile, gold leaf interior decoration Extent The size or duration of the resource. Madrasa with mosque, courtyard, and vaulted arcades Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Description An account of the resource <em>The Tilla-Kari Madrasa stands as a seventeenth-century educational complex situated on Samarkand's Registan square which features a central courtyard surrounded by vaulted arcades and an iwan that accesses a mosque with its interior surfaces adorned with luxurious gold decorations. The building exterior displays Central Asian decorative elements through its blue tile patterns and geometric and floral designs. The interior mosque area features gold leaf decorations which create a light-reflecting effect on the muqarnas and decorative paintings. The courtyard provides access to the domed sanctuary through which visitors experience a transition between educational areas and sacred areas. The construction of Tilla-Kari as part of a grand architectural complex demonstrates how Islamic education maintained its high status during the Bukharan era while enhancing the ceremonial value of the Registan area.</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 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Registan_Tillya-Kari_madrasah2014.JPG Image 2: https://dwc.kg/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/09-photo-workshop-adventures-uzbekistan.jpg Image 3: https://dwc.kg/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5e30abe02b808-6061-medrese-tillja-kari.jpeg Image 4: https://dwc.kg/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/may-holidays-31.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 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. Golombek, L. and Wilber, D. (1988) The Timurid Architecture of Iran and Turan. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Archnet (n.d.) Tilla-Kari Madrasa, Samarkand. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 6, 2025). https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/b518143e59be38a2907370a4100a042c.png 0f31dda9ce7fed4831d444b09b500383 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 Geometric shape https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/2a18b578a781d47ecf235a46d71ff8ff.jpg e5c7bb94ba0fdaaec02d00f324fb6681 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 National Commercial Bank Language A language of the resource Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978 - Construction begins Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gordon Bunshaft (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 21.488165938005796, 39.18224034418013 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 27 Stories Plaza - 1.2 hectar Type The nature or genre of the resource Commercial Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 - National_Commercial_Bank,_Jeddah (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/National_Commercial_Bank%2C_Jeddah.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 Moanna Dixson 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://www.som.com/projects/national-commercial-bank/ https://centerfordiagonality.org/national-commercial-bank-2/#:~:text=Design%20studies%20for%20this%20triangular,complexity%20inside%20the%20triangular%20envelope. https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/b9130e3595c38b08d1fad164174ccf65.jpg 52cce4718feecd8a10e110dc2b1e8ae3 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/043c4bcdc803a6ce95486701ca07551e.jpg 7b044b6c31b335bf993b8c14e6a10cbc https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/fbd4e67f3dc3732851eb70ace4c1ec75.jpg 2996262882a4d33c040044a713b84d82 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/472a7f663d75227445c8e8666c9fa893.jpg 57dd95f4381ced06554ccdb7e3c80f80 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/6567f43397fec72eaa12a0204c165d92.jpg aeb424d7bda85636ac5e042c5420bab1 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a9d0c9dc6965508cdfd82808119e1b7f.jpg fa97ece49b67ab46e76572dce6370f49 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 Quarry Garden At Belsay Castle Language A language of the resource Belsay, Northumberland, England Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: c. 1370 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Medieval Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 55°06′07″N 1°52′08″W Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Type The nature or genre of the resource Garden Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Georgian Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: The 'Quarry Garden' at Belsay Castle (2) - geograph.org.uk - 1384670.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/The_%27Quarry_Garden%27_at_Belsay_Castle_%282%29_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1384670.jpg) Image 2: Quarry Garden, Belsay Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7193418.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Quarry_Garden%2C_Belsay_Hall_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7193418.jpg) Image 3: Belsay Hall - Quarry Garden (2) - geograph.org.uk - 1479378.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Belsay_Hall_-_Quarry_Garden_%282%29_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1479378.jpg) Image 4: Quarry Gardens at Belsay House - geograph.org.uk - 25184.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Quarry_Gardens_at_Belsay_House_-_geograph.org.uk_-_25184.jpg) Image 5: The 'Quarry Garden' at Belsay Castle (6) - geograph.org.uk - 1384681.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/The_%27Quarry_Garden%27_at_Belsay_Castle_%286%29_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1384681.jpg) Image 6: The quarry garden at Belsay Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3661927.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/The_quarry_garden_at_Belsay_Hall_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3661927.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 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/Belsay_Castle Description An account of the resource The Quarry Garden is of a unique shape. As one walks through it, there are walls of stone stretching high above the visitor. Between these stone walls and the path are a variety of plants and greenery, giving life and color to the otherwise darker parts of the garden. Between two rock walls, a stone archway was constructed. This addition of artificial environment to the natural environment is a key factor of Georgian style gardens. This garden is a place of quiet reflection and symbolic meaning, adding to the movement, sight, and sound that one might experience as they travel through its corridors. https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/133112db75f0fec0d4894492e3946fd0.jpg 9f87174624117e32393022d04178637f https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/14a801d2a3f6310ab249abab09620197.jpg 53765ed40760b27e61fe5a23bb3c2e00 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/1afeb2e03b670c39da72bf37c3ae32a7.jpeg 89bf7d9f24eae08d7b0a1bacddb9c230 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 One River Place Condominiums Language A language of the resource Chicago, Illinois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original Construction – 1908. Redevelopment – Early 2000s (major adaptive reuse completed 2002–2005) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Founder(s): Original Architect – Schmidt, Garden & Martin. Redevelopment Architects – Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Builder - (Original): Montgomery Ward & Co. construction/engineering division Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Progressive Era Industrial Architecture Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.89647048928987, -87.64283616797735 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, Concrete, and Steel. Extent The size or duration of the resource. The Height of the building is 8 stories tall. Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Exterior: Early 20th-Century Industrial / Warehouse Modernism Description An account of the resource 600 West Chicago Avenue, part of the historic Montgomery Ward complex, represents one of the early masterpieces of reinforced concrete industrial architecture in the United States. Built in 1908 as a central warehouse and headquarters for the company’s huge mail-order business, the structure expresses the ideals of the Progressive Era: efficiency, fireproof construction, and worker-oriented daylighting. Its exterior is defined by colossal concrete piers and long rows of steel-sash windows, creating a powerful horizontal presence along the Chicago River. Inside, the building’s wide-span mushroom-cap concrete columns and expansive floor plates gave Montgomery Ward logistical flexibility for catalog operations and warehousing. These raw industrial spaces later became the foundation for a transformative adaptive reuse. Beginning in the early 2000s, the complex was redeveloped into a Class-A office campus, preserving the massive concrete skeleton while integrating modern systems, glass-walled offices, tech-oriented infrastructure, and amenity-rich communal spaces. The interior retains its historical ruggedness even as it supports contemporary workplaces. Over time, the building evolved from a pioneering mail-order fulfillment center to a near-obsolete industrial giant, and finally to a flagship adaptive-reuse campus occupied by companies such as Groupon and other modern firms. Its restoration revived original window openings, repaired concrete surfaces, modernized circulation, and activated the riverfront, all while keeping the integrity of the building’s industrial identity. Today, 600 West Chicago stands as a testament to Chicago’s industrial past and as a model for large-scale adaptive reuse in the 21st century. 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 an Early 20th-century warehouse and office building for mail-order business. Now revised for a Class-A office campus (occupied by modern companies, e.g., Groupon) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Source https://res.cloudinary.com/luxuryp/images/f_auto,q_auto/arxgx3lz2f7zvsbbzlnx/01_758nlarraee_311_57_frontview_hires-1 Source https://www.wintercohen.com/images/11/87/75/69/n/758-larrabee-str-chicago-il-60654-0.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Images 1-3: 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 - One River Place | Luxury Condos | Michael Rosenblum (no date). https://happilyeveralways.com/neighborhoods/one-river-place. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chiswick House Garden Language A language of the resource London, England Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 1729 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Georgian Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 51°29′02″N 0°15′31″W Type The nature or genre of the resource Garden Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Georgian Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Statues in Chiswick House grounds 321.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Statues_in_Chiswick_House_grounds_321.jpg) Image 2: 1188978 I ORNAMENTS LINING AVENUE TO REAR OF CHISWICK HOUSE Hounslow London 20250611 0004.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/1188978_I_ORNAMENTS_LINING_AVENUE_TO_REAR_OF_CHISWICK_HOUSE_Hounslow_London_20250611_0004.jpg) Image 3: 1188978 I ORNAMENTS LINING AVENUE TO REAR OF CHISWICK HOUSE Hounslow London 20250611 0008.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/1188978_I_ORNAMENTS_LINING_AVENUE_TO_REAR_OF_CHISWICK_HOUSE_Hounslow_London_20250611_0008.jpg) Image 4: 1188978 I ORNAMENTS LINING AVENUE TO REAR OF CHISWICK HOUSE Hounslow London 20250611 0005.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/1188978_I_ORNAMENTS_LINING_AVENUE_TO_REAR_OF_CHISWICK_HOUSE_Hounslow_London_20250611_0005.jpg) Image 5: Sphinx in Chiswick House Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 1787172.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Sphinx_in_Chiswick_House_Gardens_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1787172.jpg) Image 6: Chiswick House statues 500r.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Chiswick_House_statues_500r.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 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. This path is still lined with small trees and sculptures, adding drama and grandeur to the visitors arrival. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 77 Language A language of the resource Brooklyn, New York Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original Construction – 1941–1942 (WWII-era). Redevelopment – 2014–2017 (major adaptive reuse completed in 2017) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Founder(s): Original Architect – U.S. Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks. Redevelopment Architects – Beyer Blinder Belle and Marvel Architects Builder - Builder (Original): U.S. Navy / U.S. Government wartime construction contractors Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. World War II–Era Military Industrial Architecture Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 40.69865901876408, -73.9708066516675 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, concrete, and steal Extent The size or duration of the resource. Height: 16 stories (one of the tallest structures in the Brooklyn Navy Yard) Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Exterior: Wartime Industrial / Modernist Utilitarian (original). Contemporary Industrial (redevelopment) Description An account of the resource Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard stands as one of the most significant adaptive-reuse transformations in New York City’s industrial landscape. Constructed during World War II as a secure, 16-story reinforced-concrete storage and supply building, it embodied the functional rigor and engineering logic of wartime design: massive floor plates, rigid structural grids, and minimal exterior ornament. Its original envelope, composed of heavy concrete panels and utilitarian windows, conveyed a sense of defense, efficiency, and durability a hallmark of U.S. Navy construction during this era. The 2017 redevelopment reimagined this once-closed military facility into a vibrant mixed-use center. Large sections of the façade were replaced by a sweeping glass curtain wall, opening the interior to daylight and views while signaling its new civic presence within the Navy Yard campus. The lobby was transformed into a public-access food hall and marketplace, establishing the building as a social anchor in the rapidly revitalizing district. Offices, creative studios, fabrication workshops, and light-industrial tenants now fill floors that once stored wartime materials. Over time, building 77 has evolved from a fortified military warehouse to a key component of a broader mixed-use innovation district that includes restaurants, shops, galleries, light manufacturing, and tech-focused workplaces. Its renewal reactivated historic industrial spaces, repaired the original concrete frame, improved circulation, and restored the Navy Yard’s role as a center of production now oriented toward 21st-century urban industry. Today, building 77 stands as a testament to the power of adaptive reuse, connecting Brooklyn’s manufacturing past to its innovation-centered future. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant <p>Originally a Late 19th–early 20th-century brick warehouse district (50 acres). Now revised for Mixed-use district: restaurants, shops, galleries, offices, hotels, residential lofts</p> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Source 24 https://marveldesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/1508_1706_Building-77-Brooklyn-Navy-Yard_N52-scaled.jpg Source 25 https://marveldesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/1508_1706_B77_JoshuaSimpson_N22-768x568.jpg Source 26 https://marveldesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/1508_1706_Building-77-at-The-Brooklyn-Navy-Yard_Daniel-Byrne_N16.jpg Source 27 https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1464174372/vector/antique-photograph-of-new-york-brooklyn-navy-yard-east-river.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=TRYHt22sA6dlnWttaIiG3J74BR4Bi7hW48yN63sZrPI= Source 28 https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2171218003/photo/brooklyn-navy-yard-building-77-building-exterior-at-night-brooklyn-new-york-city-new-york-usa.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=9MJ3I1LqJXBhDhRUCpRCrlZFRxOvedAHvFqBbAHg6sQ= Source 29 https://www.nycrc.com/images/uploads/previousprojects/8-200123105926.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Images 1-6: 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 26 - Marvel (2025) Building 77, Brooklyn Navy Yard | Marvel. https://marveldesigns.com/project/building-77-brooklyn-navy-yard-arch/. Source 27 - Colista, J. et al. (1942) Premium opportunities in the yard’s recently renovated, Multi-Tenant flagship property. report. https://www.brooklynnavyyard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BNY-BLDG-77_2023-Flyer-Final-507-Flyer.pdf. Source 28 - Impressive Click, Inc. (no date) Brooklyn Navy Yard Redevelopment Project IV :: NYCRC. https://www.nycrc.com/project.html?id=22.