The essay discusses the gambling industry in Melbourne, with a focus on the Crown Casino. It describes the history of the casino and its design, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
This essay looks at eight different architects who have been asked to design projects that take the movement of wind into account. Each architect has approached the task in a different way, depending on the location of their project and the specific needs of their client.
In his essay “Architecture and Power”, Hirst discusses how the physical structure of buildings can be used to disseminate power through vision. He uses the panopticon as a prime example of how this works, and also discusses how other buildings such as the White House and UN Headquarters use similar techniques.
The Durham Cathedral is a World Heritage Site and one of the most notable buildings in the United Kingdom. The structure of the building has many interesting distinguishing features, including its massive square tower and octagonal lantern. The interior of the cathedral is also very impressive with its high ceilings and large windows. The Lady chapel at the northeast angle of the cathedral is particularly beautiful.
The essay looks at the work of three major authors on cities and urban design – Kevin Lynch, Gordon Cullen, and Jane Jacobs – and how their ideas have shaped thinking on the subject.
In her essay “The Knowledge of the Body and the Presence of History – Towards a feminist architecture”, Deborrah Fausch offers a feminist viewpoint of architecture. In particular, she looks at how the “feminine” aspects of architecture have been traditionally devalued, and how this has contributed to the marginalization of women in the field. Fausch argues that by considering the “feminine” aspects of architecture – such as domesticity, the body, and nature – we can gain a more nuanced understanding of both the history of architecture and its contemporary practice.
In City of Bits, William J. Mitchell explores how digital technology is changing architectural design and urban planning. He argues that digital technology will lead to changes in both architecture and urban planning, making buildings cheaper and more flexible and cities more responsive to the needs of individual residents.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was a reaction against the industrialization of society and the mass production of goods. It emphasised the importance of handmade objects, which were seen as being more natural and authentic than those produced by machines. The movement also championed traditional skills such as woodworking and metalworking, which were being lost in the new industrial age.
This essay discusses how the philosophical and theological system of scholasticism utilised both realism and symbolism to appeal to the intellect and emotions of people in the Middle Ages. It also discusses how scholasticism changed in the 16th century due to the Protestant Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Finally, it concludes with a discussion on neo-scholasticism, which is a 20th century revival of traditional scholasticism.
This essay discusses the impact of political and economic turmoil on the development of Renaissance architecture in Italy. It describes how the forms, style, and size of buildings were influenced by the unstable political and economic climate of the time.