The de Stijl Movement: Rethinking Space

The de Stijl movement is a new idea of organizing space, born in the war-isolated Holland. The style was a way of breaking out of the standard framework of art and moving toward neoplasticism (Frampton, 1980). The artist Theo van Doesburg can be called the founder of the movement. However,...

The Construction Management Position Observation

Summary I have a vital interest and career plans in the civil engineering sphere. It is a particular engineering discipline that deals with the configuration, building, and maintenance of the surroundings. The field of work may include various public places such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewers, pipelines, installation...

Importance of Fractals in Design

Fractals are patterns that repeat infinitely, retaining their shape while becoming smaller or larger in scale. These patterns are common in many natural processes, such as plant growth or landscape formation. Moreover, fractals have found a use in a variety of cultural contexts, often appearing in decorative and religious imagery....

History of African Indigenous Costumes and Textiles

Introduction The Maasai community located in central and south Kenya and Northern Tanzania is globally recognized. Their persistence in upholding traditional practices and proximity to the vast global game reserves make them an exciting community to study. This paper shall analyze the Maasai community and its culture and traditions. In...

Septimius Severus Arch at Leptis Magna

Summary Two of these were done in his home back in Rome, while this famous arch was erected at Leptis Magna in Libya, where he was emperor. The arch does not have an exact day of erection; however, historians believe it was done during Severus’s tour of Africa in 203...

Design Activism: Critique and Examples

Design surrounds people daily – in signs, posters, book covers, the layout of buildings and parks, and other details, and design experts understand the scale of their influence. Designers have mainly accepted responsibility for what happens around them and assumed the role of interfering in political and social events through...

Vivienne Westwood’s Sustainable Production

Vivienne Westwood, a legendary British designer, philanthropist, and political activist, has supported responsible consumption for more than a decade. The designer has repeatedly mentioned that working for the sake of quantity, not quality, does not suit her (Our approach, n. d.). As a result, she has gradually transformed her brand...

Sustainability in Fashion Overview

The modern fashion industry has faced a tremendous shift in rethinking its manufacturing and reducing the mass-produced garments to fight the environmental impact of the current fashion business. I have many favorite clothing items in my wardrobe; however, I do my best to eliminate the number of clothes and shopping,...

Urban Vision of Antonio Sant’Elia vs. the Built Unite d’habitation of Le Corbusier

Antonio Sant’Elia’s style and its impact on Charles-Édouard Jeanneret’s urban vision When speaking about urban vision of Antonio Sant’Elia, some important components of the architect’s futuristic perception must be highlighted. First of all, it should be pointed out that the peculiar feature of Sant’Elia’s design is the so-called autonomy of...

Architectural Design in UK Hotel Industry

The UK’s Design Council mission is to motivate and facilitate the best use of design to make the UK a more competitive, creative and sustainable nation. It aspires to build the nation’s capacity to innovate and bring world class brands, products and services by supporting the use of design in...

Fundamentals of Building Construction

Introduction Foundations are the basis for any construction object, and it is essential for any project to determine the most fitting type of foundation. Basically, all foundations are subdivided into shallow and deep ones in respect of the depth of their placement into the ground (Das, 2009, p. 1). Although...

A Gift for Antoni Gaudi Analysis

Introduction Antoni Gaudi was a genius architect whose name became one of the biggest trademarks for Barcelona and Spain in general. Despite his rather complicated childhood, Gaudi represented the change that Barcelona needed to stand out finally among other European gems. Gaudi’s attitude became the main reason why he was...

Rem Koolhaas and Junk Space

The term junk-space is increasingly being used in the modern architectural world especially after Rem Koolhaas won the Pritkter prize. What is junk space and what is its implication in the modern architecture? The term Junk space refers to the residue materials that human beings leave on the earth. According...

Louis Vuitton and Blackberry

Introduction Louis Vuitton, a French fashion house concentrates in lavish swimming suit, leather supplies, ready-to-wear, wristwatches, accessories, jewellery, shoes and books and is today a familiar brand name across the world. The brand name itself was a sign of prosperity and status as the business commands maximum recognition in the...

Why Do We Need Brands?

Each brand has specific attributes, functional or emotional associations assigned to it by customers. Brand identity is a kind of long-term promise to consumers. Out of two similar products on a shelf, a person is more likely to choose the one that is well-known and correctly positioned (Hameide, 2011). It...

Architectural Style: Lubar School of Business

Introduction The architectural style of every building is unique, though projects can have similarities in comparison with architectural styles of previous eras. It is necessary to mention that some particular elements may be characteristic for buildings of the same period or similar purpose. For example, churches of the same historical...

Sydney Opera House in the Geographical Context

Australia is known for its unusual nature and wildlife, yet one of its most recognizable cultural symbols is the Sydney Opera House. The structure was opened in 1973 and serves as one of the main tourist destinations attracting millions of visitors each year (The Sydney Opera House, 2019). It is...

Sustainable Design Manifesto

In the era of capitalism and consumerism, architecture follows human desires with no regard for nature. The following strategy needs to be reevaluated and substituted with much more beneficial sustainable design principles. The manifesto covers the focal principles of sustainable design from the perspective of its possible application. Sustainable design...

Earthquake Resistant Building Technology & Ethics

Asia is unfortunate to suffer from continuous devastating appalling natural disasters and Japan is not the exception. For centuries the country has been experiencing the ruinous consequences of earthquakes and tsunami with thousands of casualties and destroyed buildings. Therefore people tried to minimize the effects of these disasters by building...

Pangaia: An Eco-Friendly Fashion Brand

Pangaea is an ethical fashion brand that employs the latest advancement in the textile industry to diminish the adverse impact on the environment. Given that fashion is one of the most polluting industries globally, the trend for more sustainable apparel production has spread considerably, and brands like Pangaia emerged (Woodside...

Taj Mahan and Kandariya Mahadeva: Indian Architecture

Indian civilization originated in ancient times, and during its existence for several millennia its culture has experienced various architectural periods. In India, as in the rest of the world, architecture is linked to power. From the old days, the people living on the territory of modern India have expressed in...

The Analysis of an Iconic Givenchy the Little Black Dress and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Introduction Audrey Hepburn tops the list of the most famous style icons of all time. Revering as one of the most beautiful and fashionable women, Audrey is widely acknowledged for her chic simplicity and elegance. Featuring in several prominent movies, one of the memorable roles Audrey played is in “Breakfast...

Child Labor in Fashion Industry

Introduction Globalization is regarded to be a significant process in our everyday life; it is more than just a simple technological process because it touches upon different spheres at the same time. The successful process of globalization is all about changes and improvements in the ways of how business works....

Art Deco in the History of Interior Design

Academic Classical Revival also includes great variety of Late Abstract Classical substyles, whose distinctions are so fine as to warrant collective consideration under the generic title “Art Deco.” They include Art Deco proper, which stylized classical forms into straight lines, zigzags, and vertical accents; Moderne, which emphasized round shapes and...

Marie Antoinette’s Influence on Fashion

Introduction When discussing fashion, the name, Marie Antoinette is mentioned frequently. The contribution of this former France queen is so significant to fashion that some fashions are associated with her. There are clothes that are named after Antoinette and that draw memories of her influence not only to fashion and...

Building Design: Fire Service

Building based occupancy types follow certain specific designs in their constructions that uniquely identify the final operational structure. The domestic building designs usually fall under five broad categories depending on the construction models and occupancy. These include garden apartments, row houses, condominiums and townhouses. According to Author Brannigan’s long-term investigations...

Beauty Virtues of Mosques

Introduction “Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people.” (An Introduction to Architecture). The area of architecture has brought about tremendous betterment due to the unity of sculpture and skills. An architect has to be keen on accomplishing the maximum beauty and...

Fashion in the Clothes Industry

Introduction Fashion refers to the dynamic trends in the preference of the use of a certain good or service. The term fashion is however heavily used in the clothing industry and it is sometimes taken to be synonymous with its trends. Normally, different fashionable trends exist in a given culture...

Architecture and Technology: The Essential Role of Sustainable Architecture

Introduction Such concept as sustainable architecture is relative new; it emerged approximately two decades ago, yet, since that time it has achieved immense popularity. This approach is intended to address the environmental and economic problems, faced by modern community. In recent years it has become evident that people tend to...

American Institute of Architects’ Code of Ethics

Every institution lays down rules by which its recognized members work by. These rules help to create a sense of order within the institution or organization. Rules also serve the purpose of giving guidelines to the members between what is right and wrong so that if punishment has to be...

Urban Policy and Town Planning

Introduction Decisions on policies and procedures to ensure that the policies are implemented should take the social, economic and environmental implications of such decisions on the society. The economic globalization and service-based economy have resulted in major readjustments in the areas of employment structure and urban economies, which has increased...

Fashion in Architecture: Museum of Architectural Fashion

Introduction Fashion is the motor of our life. Everyone tries to follow it and imitate. People got used to the thought that fashion can be observed only in clothes. Fashion and clothes are two inseparable notions which are analyzed together. But it should be noted that the world of building,...

Chloé Company’s Sustainable Menswear Line

Executive Summary To launch its first menswear line, a descriptive analysis of the fashion field, including brand identity, competitors, and target market, will be developed based on primary and secondary research. The world of fashion continues developing and offering new standards and opportunities for people, and therefore, the creation of...

Wikipedia Website’s Structure and Features

Abstract Wikipedia is currently the largest collaborative source of knowledge about different things and subjects. This paper provides a brief review of Wikipedia’s structure and purpose, its overall “look and feels”, its target audience, and the most useful technical and information features. The value and implications of Wikipedia for information...

Construction of Madina Azahra Palace: Architectural Marvel and Historical Importance

Introduction Medina Azahara means the City of Flowers and it represents the ruins of the fortified Arab Muslim medieval palace in Spain (Khan, 2012). The palace was built in 929 by Abd al-Rahman. It was constructed approximately 13 kilometers northwest of Cordoba, Spain. According to the precedence set by the...

Mackmurdos and Dressers: A Study of 20th Century Design Trends and Innovations

Each period of development of our society is characterized by some unique phenomena which took place in the world of art. Ancient times gave the world wonderful shapes and forms of antiquity. Renaissance presented us with a constellation of artists which changed the whole image of art and created unique...

Technology’s Influence on Design Evolution

The introduction and adoption of the new technology in the contemporary world has significantly intertwined graphic design practices and other reproduction techniques. The so rapid growing use of the modern digital media makes the expectation of the design practices more difficult to meet. Today, graphic designers must learn both the...

Multifunctional Design of a Safe Before and After-School Recreational Space

General Information This before and after-school recreational space was designed to create a safe environment for children to spend time before and after school. The space includes rooms for various activities, where youth can develop, learn, socialize, and find various activities of interest. The main advantage of this project is...

Universal Design Challenges in Staircases: Safety and Accessibility

Introduction Progressive cities worldwide are in the rat race of how to create the most appropriate and comfortable spaces for all people, regardless of their abilities and physical peculiarities. This essay will depict a particular investigation concerning specific issues of the observed chosen space. A staircase in the author’s flat...

Domes and Towers in Medieval and Early Modern Islamic and Christian Architecture

Introduction In the medieval and early modern periods, Islamic and Christian societies had to grapple with the complex technology and design of creating tall buildings. Some buildings constructed during that era include Hagia Sophia, San Vitale in Ravenna, Westminster Abbey, Chartres Cathedral, the Alhambra in Spain, the Renaissance of St....

The Architectural Wonders of Ancient Civilizations: From Pyramids to Temples

Introduction The genesis of architectural work was established during the settlement of early human beings. The transformation of architecture art is defined by how ancient man evolved from being in constant movement to having a fixed settlement area. Different artifacts such as buildings, tombs, burials, and household implements have been...

The Impact of Color and Light in Architectural Design: A Case Study of the Painted Ladies

Interaction of Color and Light: Impact on Perception of Space Light and color are two essential elements that can significantly impact how architecture is perceived. When these components are used well in architectural design, they may generate a feeling of balance, harmony, and aesthetic intrigue, converting a structure into a...

Roman Influence in Early Modern Architecture: Palazzo Farnese and St. Peter’s Basilica

Introduction From the Renaissance until the 18th century, the Early Modern era saw significant innovation and advancement in architecture. At this time, architects took inspiration from traditional Roman architecture and modified its concepts to generate novel and inventive structures (Ren 1). In various epochs, architects continued to draw inspiration from...

Roman Architectural Style: Holy Redeemer Parish and Its Unique Features

Introduction The Roman architectural style is one of the most famous construction types, and it was developed many centuries ago. This style stays unique as massive buildings identify it with a classical view and flowing designs (Meyers 12). This style, developed in ancient times, can also be seen in the...

Construction Project Implementation

The investment and construction process is a complex chain of different stages of investment and payback of finances in the creation of architectural commissions. With all the variety of needs and demands in this field, directors usually have a few basic steps in their decision-making process. The main one is...

Social Responsibility and Architecture

Architecture develops a sense of social responsibility through awareness of the nuances of how much a society needs certain things. Buildings are determined by many factors and their outcome depends on the philosophy of social development. At this stage, we can say that globalization affects the architectural language of urban...

When Modernism in Built Environments Began

Introduction The roots of modern architecture have long been disputed in academic and professional circles due to the ambiguity of the precise definition of the concept. On the one hand, experts claim that modernist architectural features started to evolve as a theory in the nineteenth century. On the other hand,...

Art and Design in the Modern World

Art and design are ways in which humans show a declaration of creativity and how to succeed in a more advanced method to influence performance, experiences, and objects. Art and design are learned in several ways, including critical thinking, artistic techniques, design principle, and color theory. Art and design have...

Evolution of Healthcare Facility Design in 1960-1980

1960 The development of medicine in 1960 required a more rigid division of hospital buildings and complexes by specialization. Complexes began to be designed and built everywhere as a series of free-standing medical buildings and auxiliary structures located isolated from each other among the greenery. The organizational and planning structure...

Traffic Problem in Visual Representation

People spend a lot of time in traffic, but not all understand that this process takes a significant part of life. Morris showed many developed countries and tied in his graphic to make the comparison visible and clear. The communicative purpose of the picture is to make people aware of...

Fashion in the USSR: Soviet Clothing

Introduction Fashion in the USSR became a recognized part of the Soviet way of life. The clothing directly reflected the social processes of creating a unique fashion tradition, which was not affected by the other countries’ views on clothing. As a result, the process of the Iron Curtain and social...

Sustainable Fashion Design Strategies: Product Strategy Concept

A company’s product strategy is a plan for how it will create and introduce new products to the market. It encompasses decisions about what types of products to develop, what features to include, what price to charge, and how to promote them. A well-executed product strategy can help a company...

The PayPal Website’s Compliance With Standards

Introduction Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is becoming increasingly important in today’s world as more and more people of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences use applications in their daily lives. This is especially true for mobile payment services, for which a direct correlation between high-quality HCI and trust levels has been proven...

John Kennedy Library and Museum

Introduction The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is a presidential library and museum located on Harbor Point in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The library houses materials related to the life and Presidency of John F. Kennedy, while the museum displays artifacts and exhibits related to Kennedy’s life and legacy (Tsao 204)....

The Infographics Creation: Key Aspects

The proposed infographic shows three main pictures, some text, and color background. Some aspects interfere with the typical perception of this infographic and require changes. Thus, for example, the color background consists of two alternating colors, as well as some blurry images on the background. To make the essential information...

The “Hearst Castle” Art Project by Julia Morgan

Introduction Julia Morgan was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. She was the first woman who graduated from l’École Nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, the leading university in arts and design, significantly advancing women’s rights in education. After receiving the license, she created hundreds of notable projects...

The Impacts of Gentrification: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America

The main point in each chapter is gentrification and how the United Nations (UN) has been documenting its impact on global cities since 1985. These impacts are focused on the poor who have to move out of urban places due to gentrification. This is a problem because they can no...

Urban Industry and Reconstruction

Introduction The Smart City system is a beneficial solution to problems with industrial zones that negatively affect the environment and their residents. The Industrial Revolution has an impact on the industrialization of cities and Steam engines. Even though many cities tried to replicate the industrialization system, the urban development was...

Crown Casino Melbourne Interior Design Analysis

Introduction According to the phenomenology theory ideas and recommendations, design is one of the most essential and significant components of any building, room, and space. This part, as a rule, has its original idea, essence, and specific meaning that an author of creation wants to convey (Lemes de Oliveira, 2022,...

Researching of Gothic Design Style

Few architectural creations are as recognizable as cathedrals built in the Gothic style. Originating in the Middle Ages, Gothic architecture is extremely popular in Europe, even though it was temporarily replaced by architectural designs of the Renaissance. Nevertheless, multiple modern cathedrals built in the Gothic tradition still exist. In order...

Form vs Function in Architecture

Introduction Architectural techniques are the forms and nature of the planning of objects, and the types of space planning solutions, executed by the architect and perceived by the viewer. Architecture is based on a symbolic understanding of space, which means that it refers to the symbolic sense of the structure,...

Architecture: Special Features of Sankt Petersburg

Despite the current attitudes toward Russians and their history, it is hard to deny that this country has several remarkable places for fascination. St. Petersburg is one of the largest and greatest Russian cities, characterized by glorious buildings, landscapes, and other special features. After watching the offered YouTube clips picturing...

Infographic and Chartjunk in Information Design

While an infographic is the visual representation of data, ideas, or knowledge to convey information fast and effectively, chartjunk is the visual representation in graphs and charts that adds no significant value to the presented information. In order to enable effective data presentation, it is important to make them stand...

Palma Cathedral in the Mallorca Island

Palma Cathedral, also referred to as La Seu, belongs among the most influential religious building on the Mallorca island. It has a rectangular form and is divided into three naves, each having eight aisles. These aisles connect the buttresses and serve as entrances to chapels. The Cathedral’s roof, made of...

Chinese Architectural Principles

Summary Chinese architecture stands out with eccentric features stemming from its conventional culture and civilization. Most traceable principles are Confucian teachings that guide the architectural designs and art in China. Despite the impacts of globalization and cultural; disruptions by modern civilizations, Chinese architectural features are still traceable. Most Chinese architectural...

Real Estate: Impact of New Building Trends and Technologies

Introduction The future of real estate is looking very promising with the emerging building technologies and trends. People see more innovative and green technologies developed and used in the construction industry. There are also some trends toward more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, for instance, LEED-certified buildings. These buildings are designed...

The Monumental Architecture in Ancient Greek

One of the most significant cultures of the ancient world was the ancient Greek and the ancient Roman. Their territories were close to each other; they existed almost in the same period, which is why it is not unusual for them to be directly related to each other. These civilizations...

Architecture of Amazonian Monuments

Introduction The urban landscape in the Amazonian Americas is significantly different from the non-urban architecture. Modern Brazilian architecture represents an important element of cultural heritage that cannot be eradicated from the discussion on designs. Speaking of unique architectural elements that can be witnessed in Amazonian monuments, the key features that...

Technologies and Trends in the Real Estate Industry in the USA

The USA as a Global Driver of new Building Technologies and Trends Technology has played a significant role in advancing the building and construction industry as it has mapped the United States among the countries with the most advanced structures. The country has invested greatly in research and technology over...

Computer Technologies in Fashion Industry

Introduction Fashion is an expression in appearance that is popularly done at a specific period with a specific context. Fashion is about clothing, makeup, structure, and hairstyle as well as body proportion. Fashion is a distinctive expression, which is supported by traditions and is recognized and supported as an industry....

Impact of Interior Design on Corporate Strategy

Introduction The restaurant design and atmosphere are among the most important aspects influencing the restaurant’s productivity and profitability. This research focuses on two contemporary spaces, Kitty Burns and Aesop Pitt Street Store, with a retail theme. The Kitty Burns is a contemporary restaurant space occupying an area of 360 m²...

Analysis of Bolivia Urban Infrastructure

Project Background After his ascension to power, the new Bolivia president Evo Morales aimed at addressing the most dominant social problems in the country which were primarily based on poverty. To address the issues, the government targeted to invest in urban areas where there was a rising number of urbanizations,...

Design of Auction Rooms and Terror Twilight Cafés

Introduction An interior design that captures a particular atmosphere is a challenging task for those who do not understand the intricate aspects of a beautifully furnished room. Modern establishments often strive to achieve a genuinely unique look that will serve as a selling point for their potential customers, yet not...

Gentrification as Another Form of Discrimination

Gentrification is the process of renewal and revitalization of urban neighborhoods that bring in new, wealthier residents while displacing low-income residents and businesses. In many cases, this process is contributed to by an influx of immigrants or upwardly mobile young professionals. These are the experts who gentrify an area seeking...

Use of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos on Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s Website

The right use of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in text effectively captures the reader’s attention regardless of the form of the text. Moreover, it allows the text to communicate information understandable for potentially interested persons, such as customers or visitors. Thus, even the information provided on the organization’s website should...

Sunshine Coast Design Review: Reinforced Concrete

Sunshine Coast Design provides a critical look at the urban and landscape design strategies applicable to the community of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Specifically, it empathizes the significance of gradual integration of various design decisions to match the aesthetic value of the area and highlight the natural benefits of...

Urban Sprawl and Its Mass Transit System

Urban sprawl is the quick expansion of towns on undeveloped land close to cities. These extensions have distinctive features such as single house zoning and heavy reliance on vehicles for transportation. Urban sprawling has been associated with traffic as the only way people access the city is through public or...

Clothing Creation and Ethical Issues

Clothes creation relies heavily on technology. Hence, technological evolution provides an impetus for the emergence of new products and trends. It is the first measurement that allowed the mass-market ready-made clothes to occur. Due to the growth of demand, ways to increase supply were found, and as a result, the...

Affordable and Low-Income Housing Designs

Stilgoe’s Philosophy and Principles of Landscape Design To understand the cultural context and livability of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, it is necessary to first familiarize yourself with the philosophies and fundamental principles of Stilgoe’s landscaping designs. According to Stilgoe (103), the practical design of a productive landscape happens with the...

Gestalt Theory and Its Application in Design

The Gestalt theory states that the human brain tends to unconsciously organize separate elements, as well as to simplify complex pictures for better perception. There are several Gestalt principles that are widely applied in design. Figure 1 illustrates the figure-groud principle, which describes how the brain perceives images in the...

Cross-Body Men’s Bag: Trend Analysis

Introduction The market is a volatile environment characterized by the emergence, fast evolution and disappearance of various trends affecting the work of various companies. The increased demand for specific products is explained by their ability to satisfy specific groups of clients and fill their needs for a particular product. The...

Improving the Layout of the University of South Florida Website With UX Redesign

An Executive Summary Problem Statement Review of the University of South Florida website, conducted as a part of this research, has allowed to identify several aspects of the website that could benefit from redesign. These include the size of the video player and some features of the virtual tour guide,...

The Galveston City’s Site Planning

Introduction Galveston is a city in the United States, located in southeastern Texas, on Galveston Island on the Gulf of Mexico. It is a seaside resort with a variety of coastal entertainment areas that bring income to the owners. For tourists, the city may offer a range of entertainment facilities,...

Construction: Characteristics and Reliability of Piles and Props

The secant pile of the wall consists of two parts: primary and secondary piles. Primary piles should be drilled first and built using ‘soft’ cement-bentonite mix or ‘firm’ weak concrete. Such materials help create a temporary water seal system and give some time for constructing a future system for waterproofing...

Graphic Design Used for Advertising Purposes

Abstract Graphic design is one of the fast-evolving spheres focused on creating visual content for various purposes. In the modern business world, it can be viewed as a potent tool to interact with the audience and convey specific messages. The given paper is devoted to analyzing how graphic design is...

Use of Modern Construction Materials

In building, concrete is an architectural material composed of a strong, noncorrosive particle material called aggregates, typically sand and pebbles bound together with water and cement. Concrete is used in the erection of modest skyscrapers and mansions to generate the framework, from the underpinnings to the panels and structural components....

How to Style Your Living Room Like a Designer

Modern people have quite a hectic life, especially those living in urban areas, and seem to be working 24/7, giving to the world the best of their selves. Of course, it is vital to keep something for oneself, and creating a cozy space for your body and soul is a...

Planning for the Redevelopment of Providence, RI

Introduction Redevelopment, redesign, and renovation are key elements of municipal centers’ transformation, enabling responsible authorities to facilitate public welfare. Providence, Rhode Island, underwent physical renovation between 1960 and 2000, transforming its center through several designs and implementation programs. Although the different plans were tailored to different needs within the center,...

New York Times Website: The User Interface

User Interface (UI) of a website refers to the features that a website visitor sees and interacts with on a website when navigating for services or information. Website users always judge a site by its interface instead of how it functions. A well-designed user interface gives users an amazing user...

Romanesque Church: Religious Imagery

The Stylistic Development of the Romanesque Church Between 600 and 1100 AD, the Romanesque architectural style flourished in Europe. Barrel vaults and arches were typical of Byzantine architecture. Stone was used instead of wood to endure fires and support the heavy roofs. Religious enthusiasm, battles, and pilgrimages were characteristic. Charlamagne...

7 Principles for Building Better Cities Speech by Calthorpe

The analysis of speeches is a valuable contribution to understanding how information should be presented and how to express the ideas effectively. The video about the principles for organizing space in cities and designing the streets is one of the speeches that might help the learners to define the main...

Flexibility in Design Instructions

While processes and models can be useful, it is still significant to maintain flexibility in design instructions for a specific reason. In particular, it is necessary to remember that these instructions are not only a set of discrete steps that should be taken in any event (Dousay par. 17). The...

Why Tokyo Is Synonymous With Innovation

Innovative solutions and the search for continuous improvement are vital for keeping the city infrastructure functional and its residents’ content, which is why the approach to urbanization in Tokyo must be considered closely. Due to the focus on innovation and the application of technological advances for the betterment of people’s...

The World Wide Fund for Nature Website’s Structure

Type of business It is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 by committed people seeking to secure the funding needed to preserve places and species threatened by human expansion. The Fund has garnered the support of more than 5 million people worldwide, and the actions taken in support of...

Visual Artifacts: Methods for Analyzing

There is a variety of useful methods for analyzing and discussing visual artifacts, but gender and type analysis alongside numerous instruments encompassed by semiotics seem the most interesting options. The first tool is beneficial for classifying objects according to their characteristics and, more specifically, complies with the principles of multidimensional...

Design Process, Metrics and Requirements

It is quite an accepted view that any creative work needs complete freedom, and no limits can be set. Although the design process encompasses creative effort, it is different from the creative process of many artists. Designers create products that serve specific purposes, so they are bound to have certain...

How the Internet Transformed Design Fashion

Digital sketches help add changes to the existing work without starting drawing from the beginning. By using the Internet, people can shop online and avoid overcrowded shopping malls. It saves time, and people do not get tired while looking for a specific product. The Internet use allows people who love...

Urban Planning of Thanks-Giving Square

Introduction: Olmsted’s Philosophy and Principles of Landscape Design Before starting the virtual tour of Thanks-Giving Square and the evaluation of its architectural design, it is necessary to give the outline of design principles formulated by outstanding landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. Initially, he was not a professional landscape designer...

Adaptability as a Driver for Architecture Development

Modern architecture is developing due to such drivers as adaptability, multitasking, cost-efficiency, and environmental friendliness. Projects designed by Bjarke Ingels (2021) include all these features. The buildings adapt to the environment and society’s needs. For example, a skyscraper built in Vancouver is located in a small area, so its first...

The Historic New Orleans Collection Website

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) website contains content that is organized adequately for rapid consumption. In their book, Oliu et al. (2020) initially highlighted the inverted-pyramid method, which implies stating the “most important point before providing the detailed background information” (p. 205). Most of the THNOC site’s pages are...

The Importance of Art of Fractals in Design

Fractal Art is a part of the design, with the help of which designers create works that are incredible in their form, volume, and richness of visual information. The secret of fractals is that they are made thanks to algorithmic Art. They are created not in the material world but...

Contemporary Visual Culture

Visual culture, like any other aspect of culture, is in the hands of people at large. Anyone can produce a visual artifact that will attract the attention of others and enter the visual culture. Furthermore, experiencing visual culture in one’s life will impart at least some intuitive understanding of the...

Water Management in Sustainable Engineering

Introduction At present, sustainability has become one of the central objectives of national development, and many organizations adjust their operational processes according to sustainability goals. The research transparently reflects the negative impact of manufacturing on global ecology and reveals the necessity of innovative and green approaches to business (Penn &...

Fashion and Interior Design: From the XX Century to Current Times

Introduction Throughout history, the interior and fashion have constantly changed. With the change of epochs, the main fashion trends also changed. At the moment, many well-known designers, for example, Armani, Versace, and Trussardi produce both clothes and interior furniture at the same time, which in style and even texture echoes...

Towards Green Construction: Timber as Material

Introduction Today, there is a variety of options allowing to construct buildings in accordance with the population’s needs and modern tendencies, and a range of materials are available for realizing designers’ ideas. Timber is a resource, which has been used since early ages, and it is possible to construct with...

The Role of Constructed Wetlands as Green Infrastructure

Sustainable resource management strategies The agenda of attaining sustainability gained momentum in recent times, following concerns over climate change and depletion, or otherwise scarcity of resources to support the ever-increasing human population and that of other living organisms. As such, the world is shifting towards green technologies to provide solutions...

Fashion in the United States: Revision of History

I am going to assess and analyze how the ‘Fashion in the United States Wikipedia article’s revision history has changed over time (Wikipedia, 2021). In the latest version, this page consists of four blocks which are history, fashion industry, regional and cultural variation, and references. It is available in English,...

The Difference in Architecture of House Museums

Introduction A house museum is one of the many types of museums around the world. These museums are unique since they are people’s homes converted to museums over the years. It has some differences in architecture from a typical history museum, for it was once a person’s home (History of...

The Aircraft Runways Construction

The construction of runways is similar to that of roads, only that the materials used are strong in holding heavyweight. Airport constructions necessitate careful use of instructions during the construction of runways and taxiways. Many airports rely on manufactured materials, including concrete or a mixture of aggregates and binders. Furthermore,...

Creative and Design Processes and Their Characteristics

Introduction Design and creative processes are interconnected, with the former being a dedicated part of the latter. The creative process stands for the evolution of an idea from a concept to its final form through the progression of thoughts and actions (De Miranda, Aranha, J., & Zardo, 2009). The design...

Food Facility Design: Sustainable Kitchen for Delight Restaurant

Introduction A sustainable kitchen should be eco-friendly that means the design should be developed to ensure there is not wastage of resources such as electricity, water, food and time when working. There should be high advocacy on recycling the ingredients and creation of stunning design all meant to save the...

Transit-Oriented Development for UTA

Introduction The transit-oriented development approach means that the urban environment is designed based on the places of actions where people realize themselves: work, play, study, eat, or rest. Physical parameters of the building – building height, the number of rooms, street orientation, passage planning – are developed depending on those...

Religious Architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi

Introduction Renaissance architecture is where Filippo Brunelleschi’s name is most often associated. European countries had an influx of renaissance-style architecture during this period. The occurrence was indicative of some growth in the Roman and Greek cultures of antiquity. Classical civilizations were also evident in the architecture, which signified a revival...

Researching of the Roman Roads

Pažout, Adam. 2017. “The Roman Road System in the Golan: Highways, Paths and Tracks in Quotidian Life.” Journal of Landscape Ecology 10 (3): 11-24. Web. Adam Pažout is an employee of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology, University of Haifa. He has several works in scientific publications on topics related to...

East Brother Light Station Lighthouse’s History

East Brother Light Station East Brother Light Station is not a typical lighthouse by any standard. The lighthouse is a rectangular, buff-colored, wooden construction with white trim. It is not particularly high and faces a bay rather than an ocean. Nonetheless, in the 19th century and early 20th centuries, East...

Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness in Fashion

Sustainability, which stands for eco-friendly and rational socio-economic development, has become critical, hence needs incorporating into everyday life. One of the essential measures to take is improving the ecological responsibility of the fashion industry, to which a substantial share of pollution belongs (Environmental Sustainability in the Fashion Industry, 2021). Such...

The Florence Baptistery’s Famous Doors

The religious building, the Florence Baptistery, is known for its doors designed by two artists, Andrea Pisano and Lorenzo Ghiberti. The Baptistery is recognized as a minor basilica and is located in Italy. In addition, it is one of the oldest buildings in the city, which is relatively preserved satisfactorily...

Menswear: History and Tendencies

For a long time, fashion and dressing modes have changed from periodically. Clothes have long been used as a means of classifying individuals. Even in the modern-day, some individuals still utilize pricey brand-name apparel as a way to stand out from the crowd. Dressing modes separate different genders, classes, professions,...

The Lake Onslow Pumped Hydro Scheme Project

Summary of the Project According to the Interim Climate Change Committee, it is anticipated to produce at least 5TWh of its annual storage. The project is expected to be done between 4-5 years, with two years for commissioning and filling. Once construction is done, it is approximated to provide skilled...

Sustainable Architecture Design: Strategies, Techniques, and Buildings

Sustainability refers to the ability to inflict little damage to the environment. Sustainability in architecture implies the use of design strategies that decrease negative consequences for the environment (“Sustainable” par. 4). Architects use safe materials and water management systems during construction. Spending on sustainable design can benefit air and soil...

Grand Central Terminal: Grand Path Through History

The invention of railroads was one of the most important breakthroughs in the history of travel. Suddenly, an average resident had an opportunity to travel long distances for a comparatively small fee, and cities could connect to one another easier and faster. While many consider trains to be an antique,...

The Blossom Restaurant as Inspiration, the Freedom Tower as Art

The Inspiration Piece My inspiration piece is the Blossom Restaurant, one of the Silver Gelatin Prints of Berenice Abbott of October 24, 1935, Vintage (New York City). According to Martin (2018), Abbott regarded metropolis’ visual anarchy through a display of barbershop prices and bold window signs that advertised restaurant offerings....

Misleading Graphs. The Nature of the Problem

Graphs are usually a representation of data that are given in pictorial forms. As a result, people expect the representation to correspond to the figures that are provided. However, this rarely happens as the graphs often illustrate more misleading information. This usually occurs when the designer of the graphs wants...

Modern Urban Architecture: The Standard Box Buildings

The title of chosen TED Talk is: “Urban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes”. The speaker is Ma Yansong who is a modern Chinese architect and artist. The date of the TED Talk is July 2019. It has received 406,078 views. The thesis of the speaker’s speech was that...

Production of Fur-Free Branded Clothing

Today, the trend of greening the world is gaining momentum. People are switching to alternative energy sources. However, there are still moments of human life that have not come to today’s trends in ecology. Hunters in search of skin and fur exterminate huge quantities of almost extinct animals. According to...

The Reasons Behind Asphalt Designs of the Roads in Residential Areas

Roads vary not only in their width and purpose but also in their form and height. For example, some people might wonder why residential roads are higher in the middle and lower at the curb. For this assignment, I took an in-depth look into the reasons behind asphalt designs in...

Research in Creativity Applied to Design

Research is an essential part of any creative process, as it can enhance individual or team efficiency and performance. Conducting well-balanced research of a problem allows designers to develop new products or improve the features of the existing ones instead of copying outdated ideas or technologies. The following essay will...

Creative Trends in Design and Nature of Innovation

One constant thing in the universe is change. Change is the foundation of innovation, and today, the speed of change within human societies is at its highest. Some societies are more dynamic and developed; they invest more in innovations; therefore, their rate of change surpasses that of others. Such a...

Green Building and Design Promotion

Natural capitalism is a global economy concept that emphasizes human dependence on natural resources and ecosystems provided by nature. In the context of ordinary capitalism, these values are usually not taken into account. However, man’s dependence on nature and the continuing struggle of humanity with the natural order of things...

Futuristic and Innovative Fabrics

Fashion is regarded as the most polluting industry in the world. As humanity has faced the environmental threat, it is essential to rethink the way people consume and produce items. The innovations concern fabrics as the latter are the indispensable part of the culture, the object of satisfying human needs...

Carolingian and Ottonian Art and Architecture: The Palatine Chapel and St. Michael’s Chapel

The Palatine Chapel at Aachen and St. Michael’s in Hildesheim The Palatine Chapel at Aachen appears to be a typical example of Carolingian Architecture, while St. Michael’s Church at Hildesheim refers to Ottonian Renaissance. Despite the fact that these constructions were built in different art epochs, there are several similarities...

Work Council for Art: Under the Wing of a Great Architecture

In the Work Council for Art manifesto, Walter Gropius draws a programmatic document that re-discussed the role of art in society. The manifesto stemmed from a social perspective where art and people should converge to create a whole. For this reason, art should be made available to the masses, not...

Enslaved Workers’ Contribution to the Architectural Heritage of Washington

The trans-Atlantic slave trade had more impact on African nations than any other trade has ever influenced. The strong men were taken away from their families under the influence of greedy leaders that sold them for mere pay, and the genius ones were brainwashed and taken to foreign nations. The...

Ancient Buildings in Contemporary Los Angeles

Introduction Art is one of the aspects that have primarily impacted the appearance of many cities in different countries. For instance, ancient buildings in contemporary Los Angeles can be noticed by people due to their different unique features. The architects of the buildings drew their inspirations from the ancient world,...

Design in Modern Visual Production

Modern design is not only the maintenance of a specific fashion, corresponding to the time range. It expresses the author’s thoughts about modernity, becomes the personification of spiritual and moral values, and touches on social, technological, and political processes (Arraes, 2014). The main message of design in visual culture is...

Natchez Dance Hall Fire Investigation Report

Introduction The fire incident happened in the year 1940 on the evening of April 23rd at Rhythm Club in Natchez, an entertainment club for black people. Natchez is in Mississippi town with a population of 16,000 people. The incident left more than 207 dead and 200 injured. It was hard...

Building the American Way: Public Subsidy, Private Space

Redlining was an approach that divided areas with nonwhite residents from others by highlighting them with signs or red lines on maps. The establishment of Home Owners Load Corporation (HOLC) improved real estate and made it more affordable, however, the practice of “redlining” to rate neighborhoods caused issues in the...

Apple Company’s Logo and Its Graphic Design

Every time I see an apple logo, Apple Computers Company is the only company that immediately rings in my mind. The reason why apple computer company rings in my mind is simply because of its fame in the world of computing, both hardware and software technologies, some of the most...

Incorporating Compliance Program Analysis

A compliance program is a crucial part of any organization that adheres to laws, regulations, and policies involved in its activities. A compliance department or officer has the duty to guarantee that the company follows all the necessary rules set by governmental facilities. Proper management of involved risks reduces the...

Eroticized Clothing: “Why Are We Dressing Our Daughters Like This?”

Introduction It is important to note that fashion and the way people dress are a major element of a society’s perception of acceptable norms and beliefs in regards to representing certain groups. The given article provides an in-depth analysis and discussion on the topic of excessive sexualization of clothing and...

South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni

The Baptistery of San Giovanni is a medieval baptistery in the Italian city of Florence, where many works of art from medieval Italy are collected. The southern doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, created by Andrea Pisano, contain 28 panels with various bas-reliefs that depict the life of John...

European Cultural Dresses Portrayed in Social Media

Bertola, Paola, and Jose Teunissen. “Fashion 4.0. Innovation Fashion Industry Through Digital Transformation.” Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp.352-369 Paola Bertola and Jose Teunissen show European fashion as a global industry that has grown over time to be a fashion trendsetter in the world. They...

Construction Materials and Building Codes

During the construction of buildings for instance the story buildings, different building techniques are used. One of the techniques is the framing system technique. The framing system is placed on other structural components/ members or studs, which helps to provide a framework that is stable and also on to which...

Current Fashion Trends’ Analysis 2020-2021

The design of the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 collection can fit any individual character since there is a blend of different patterns. Followers of fashion can find any style from sentimentalism and haziness to bohemian and bourgeoisie. The leitmotif of the period, solid shoulders, is making their enormous rebound (Fashion Snoops, 2020)....

Designer Michael Kors’ Acquisition of Versace

Both American Michael Kors and Italian Versace have been famous fashion brands for many years. They are associated with style and high-quality clothes and accessories. In 2018, Michael Kors Holdings had been renamed Capri Holdings Limited and acquired Versace as a part of its business. This event was desired by...

Positive Pressure Ventilation

Abstract In many residential houses, natural ventilation has been used as the best way to arrest fire related issues. On the contrary, there are better ways in which ventilation could be achieved in such situations. As a matter of fact, Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) may just be a better way...

The Education of the Architect

An architect is a very important member of any society. However, becoming a fully-fledged architect is not an easy process for it requires meticulous work, both theoretical and practical, and a natural ability to translate imagination into sketches and diagrams. However, an orderly and beautifully built environment cannot be realized...

The Contemporary Architecture and Technological Trends

Introduction Technology simply refers to the purposeful application of scientific approaches in commercial or industrial objectives. The impact of technology on modern society cannot be overestimated. Many people view technology as a boon to society, considering the many benefits it has brought to the global population. The trend has served...