Celebration, Florida – Art and Architecture
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This 4 page report discusses the Disney Coprorations development of the "New Urbanist" community of Celebration, Florida. The city itself is considered within the framework of art and how the community was "crafted" in much the same way that a painting is put together. The town, located just south of Walt Disney World in northwest Osceola County, serves as an example of the ways in which people understand that they can create a physical environment through the use of architectural art that reflects what they believe or want to believe about themselves. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWnewurb.rtf

Centre Georges Pompidou
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An 8 page research paper that offers a comprehensive architectural overview of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, also known simply as Beaubourg. The writer discusses its controversial design, the architects, the philosophy behind the design and how the Centre has come to be accepted by the people of Paris. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khcgpmus.rtf

Chairs with Curves --Queen Anne Chairs from Boston, Newport, and Philadelphia
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This 6 page report discusses the unique characteristics of Queen Anne chairs and the primary differences that exist between America-made chairs that were crafted in Boston, Massachusetts, Newport, Rhode Island, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Queen Anne period existed from about 1702-1714. The style is characterized by its curves and elegant S-shaped cabriole leg. That shape was based on the shape of an animal’s hind leg. It (the leg) was distinct for its slender line and the club/pad foot or claw and ball foot. Illustrations included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWchairs.wps

Changes in Understanding of the City
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A 6 page paper discussing modernism as it applies to LeCorbusier and Ebenezer Howard, followed by the post-war critiques of modernism by Venturi, Superstudio and Rem Koolhaas. Of these three, Venturi's observations have the greatest basis in real life for real people. Superstudio imposes unrealistic values and Koolhaas chooses to go along with the masses, many of whom have no values at all. Peace and comfort are not part of either equation; peace and comfort also were missing from the modernist designs. Some of the visual effects are worth keeping, but the context and the imposition of values were not. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSarchiCityMod.rtf

Changing Contractor Relationships in the UK Construction Industry
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The need for change in the UK construction industry was recognised in the document Rethinking Construction by Sir John Egan. This paper considers the implications for contractual obligations, relationships and dispute resolution. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TErethnk.rtf

Charles and Ray Eames
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This 4 page paper considers the collaborative design work of Charles and Ray Eames, who throughout their careers aimed to deliver affordable, well-designed, and high quality products. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBeames.doc

Charles Rennie Mackintosh/Architect
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A 5 page research paper on Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The writer explores the significance of Mackintosh's work and argues that he was an innovator in his field. The writer also explores the various ways that critics have viewed his work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khmacarc.rtf

Charles Willard Moore -- 'Humanist' Architect
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This 5 page report discusses the life and work of Charles Willard Moore. His design of both houses and public buildings offers a unique flow and 'user-friendliness.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Chmoore.wps

Chateau de Versailles: History
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A 10 page paper which examines the history and construction of the Chateau de Versailles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAhv.rtf

Classical Architecture After 1750
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This 3 page paper traced the development of classical architectural traditions after 1750. The styles starts with the adoption some of the gothic revival features and a revival of Greek classicism, the paper includes the work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Peter Behrens. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEclasar.rtf

Climbing the El Castillo Pyramid
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A 3 page paper which examines what one could gain or experience through visiting the Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza and climbing to the top of the El Castillo pyramid. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmayapy.rtf