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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The city of Cairo characterizes buy great number of Islamic monument's which are about six hundred dating from the conquest of Egypt by Amr ibn alass to modern times and many of these monument still return most of there original features and are of high artistic quality.

but unfortunately these monuments are badly used and maintied and thus some of them have been destructed moreover although cairo is a traditional city with a special historical characters its constantly growing population and the continuous erection of modern building have almost wiped out this special character that is why it is urgent to work towards the preservation of cairos historical character to find solutions to this problem. but since this  is impossible for the whole city of cairo, a better solution is to choose a limited number of zones with important historical background as well as a number of adjacent Islamic monuments, and then work towards giving these zones the historical character.




Islamic historical zones in cairo

The city of Cairo characterizes buy great number of Islamic monument's which are about six hundred dating from the conquest of Egypt b...

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Architecture is defined as an art of building designer architectures in the form of buildings and other physical structures like homes, offices, hotels, resorts, and commercial buildings. This incredible art also involves the use of science and technical knowledge n order to give a form and structure to creativity and imagination. This mixture of art and science implement a design that transforms into a functional and aesthetically pleasing architecture.
1. Adirondack Architecture: This type of architecture gives a rugged finish to the structure design. This outstanding craftsmanship is mainly used for structures like rustic cabins, boathouses, custom homes, and log cabins. The architectural style introduced by William West Durant dates back to the 1880s that spread through the Adirondack Mountains, eventually to throughout the mountainous areas from the Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains.


 




2. Adam Style: The Adam style is named after a renowned British architect Robert Adam. The design was originated from the Neoclassical design in the eighteenth century that revolutionized the industry with a fresh and graceful design. The design is more popular in England and America, most evident during the structural buildings constructed between 1790s to the 1830s.





3. Art Nouveau Style: Art Nouveau is a French term for 'New Style' and was introduced as an outcome of the efforts put in by known European artists who held a revolt against formal and classical design. This innovative design style was originated in Pairs in the eighteenth century. The design of the buildings often has asymmetrical shapes, arches, mosaics, stained glass, Japanese motifs, and decorative surfaces like curving, floral motifs and plant-like embellishments.






4. Indian Architecture: Indian architectural designs reflect the diverse culture and religious tradition of the country. This style of design has its own uniqueness and significance in the form of structure, design, and decorative surfaces. Ancient Indian Architecture was influenced by the western d
esign form, especially from the Buddhist stupa to the Colonial Era. The style is simple, distinctive, and flowing in design.




5. Islamic Architecture: Islamic architecture mainly includes structure design like the tombs, mosques, and forts. The typical design includes domes, geometric shapes, towers, and Islamic calligraphy.




6. Ottonian Architecture: Ottonian architecture was evolved in the 10th century during the reign of Emperor Otto. It took its inspiration from various existing structure design mainly from the Carolingian and Byzantine architecture.
 




7. Victorian Architecture: Victorian architecture is a style of architecture that was popularly used in Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria. It was characterized by massive construction, decorative surfaces, simplicity, and fluidity. Balloon framing freed buildings, timber-framed box forms, odd corners, overhangs, and irregular floor plans are some of the characteristic features of the Victorian architecture.


Top 7 Types of Architectural Styles

Architecture is defined as an art of building designer architectures in the form of buildings and other physical structures like homes, ...

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

    

When you take tours in European cities with professional tour guides, history will probably be the topic the guide will discuss the most. But something you will hear a great deal of the historical architecture. Tragically, so much of it was destroyed by war, especially during the bombings during World War II. Many of the city centers were literally wiped out, and with a few exceptions (Paris being one), so you will see these architectural wonders alongside of a block of sixty year old buildings that were obviously thrown up in a hurry.
But when you do see one of these architectural marvels, your tour guide will say it is "early Gothic" or "Baroque", as if you should know what that is. So here we will try to give a very quick overview of some of the architecture types you may see, and what eras they were from.

1. Romanesque (500-1200 AD). You will see this type of architecture in France, and to a lesser amount in Germany and other countries. Meaning "descended from Roman", it reflects simplicity compared to the next wave of Gothic. This was a period of great castle-building, but the style will be seen more frequently in the churches of this era.


2. Gothic Architecture (1100-1450 AD). Started in France and originally called the French Style, as new ways of construction allowed them to build pointed arches, ribbed vaulting supported by columns, flying buttresses, stained glass windows and very elaborate sculptures. When styles changed and the French Style fell out of favor, it came to be derisively known as "Gothic" after the Germanic (Goth) barbarians, which of course was untrue.

       
                  

                                                                                                            



3. Renaissance Architecture (1400-1600 AD). Renaissance in French means born anew, as opposed to the asymmetrical Gothic, this was a return to the symmetrical and proportioned buildings that are Classical Greece and Rome. Look for classical columns and arches, with domes and niches that will contain sculptures.

4. Baroque (1600-1830). In Italian barocco means "bizarre", and this style is marked with extravagance. Europe during this time was becoming much wealthier, and it shows in this architecture, highlighted by huge domes, huge spiraled columns, marble of multiple colors, and large murals. There will be variations of this in Italy, France, Great Britain and Spain.




 
5. Rococo (1650-1790). This came on as a variation of the 
Baroque Era, with some exceptions. Adopted as a softer version of Baroque, it will have more pale colors and more delicate curves. You will more likely see this in central and eastern Europe in countries such as Germany, Austria and Russia, to name a few.



6. Georgian Architecture (1720-1800). Originating in Great Britain and Ireland, this is characterized by its square, symmetrical shape inspired by Greek Classical architecture. This style is found in large, stately homes as greater wealth was accumulated among the upper classes. In America, this style became the rage in the American colonies.



7. Victorian Architecture (1840-1900). Seen in the British Isles and it isn't surprising that the dominant architecture of this period would come out of one of the centers of world trade, and also of great wealth. Due to the Industrial Revolution, they were able to use new materials and technologies to form an eclectic blend of architectures that are prominent still in Great Britain and America.
   


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This is obviously just a brief overview of a very broad, but interesting subject. There is so much more to learn about this subject, but hopefully you will have something to relate to when your tour guide points up the architectural type of building they point out.





A Quick Overview on Historical Architecture in Europe

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