A self-guided architectural tour of Historical Port Elizabeth
... In 1819 the British government decided to increase the population of the frontier region in an attempt to neutralise the amaXhosa threat. Over 4000 British settlers were recruited and transported in 23 ships to Algoa Bay. The first ship to arrive, in April 1820, was the “Chapman”. The arrival of the ...
... In 1819 the British government decided to increase the population of the frontier region in an attempt to neutralise the amaXhosa threat. Over 4000 British settlers were recruited and transported in 23 ships to Algoa Bay. The first ship to arrive, in April 1820, was the “Chapman”. The arrival of the ...
and the city`s - Scarsdale Schools
... This former warehouse of the Manhattan Refrigerating Company, which in the late 19th century pioneered the technology of refrigeration by developing a complex system of underground pipes, was completed in 1926. The complex actually consists of ten buildings; the western section (with the water tower ...
... This former warehouse of the Manhattan Refrigerating Company, which in the late 19th century pioneered the technology of refrigeration by developing a complex system of underground pipes, was completed in 1926. The complex actually consists of ten buildings; the western section (with the water tower ...
Buildings to Know - Gothic vs Classic in the mid-19th
... Trinity Church, New York, New York, Designed by Richard Upjohn, 1839-44 The Trinity Church building on lower Broadway in New York is a classic example of Gothic Revival architecture. It was a more-or-less “perfect” rendition of a gothic church with all its finials and decoration intact. Upjohn was ...
... Trinity Church, New York, New York, Designed by Richard Upjohn, 1839-44 The Trinity Church building on lower Broadway in New York is a classic example of Gothic Revival architecture. It was a more-or-less “perfect” rendition of a gothic church with all its finials and decoration intact. Upjohn was ...
Churches of Auckland - Architecture Archive
... Modern ring to it – good design was not only theologically sound but morally improving. Selwyn’s first two churches, designed in a Gothic style and built in stone, began to disintegrate soon after their completion. Problems with materials and workmanship made the use of masonry difficult, and it was ...
... Modern ring to it – good design was not only theologically sound but morally improving. Selwyn’s first two churches, designed in a Gothic style and built in stone, began to disintegrate soon after their completion. Problems with materials and workmanship made the use of masonry difficult, and it was ...
Architectural monuments - Drawieński Park Narodowy
... creative work home for the Association of Polish Architects. It consists of three wings that provide a u-shape around a square courtyard, open to the north. Three small turrets were place in the corners. The building of this gothic castle was started by the Wedels in 1338, most probably in the place ...
... creative work home for the Association of Polish Architects. It consists of three wings that provide a u-shape around a square courtyard, open to the north. Three small turrets were place in the corners. The building of this gothic castle was started by the Wedels in 1338, most probably in the place ...
Architecture of Denmark
The architecture of Denmark has its origins in the Viking period, richly revealed by archaeological finds. It became firmly established in the Middle Ages when first Romanesque, then Gothic churches and cathedrals sprang up throughout the country. It was during this period that, in a country with little access to stone, brick became the construction material of choice, not just for churches but also for fortifications and castles.Under the influence of Frederick II and Christian IV, both of whom had been inspired by the castles of France, Dutch and Flemish designers were brought to Denmark, initially to improve the country's fortifications, but increasingly to build magnificent royal castles and palaces in the Renaissance style. In parallel, the half-timbered style became popular for ordinary dwellings in towns and villages across the country.Late in his reign, Christian IV also became an early proponent of Baroque which was to continue for a considerable time with many impressive buildings both in the capital and the provinces. Neoclassicism came initially from France but was slowly adopted by native Danish architects who increasingly participated in defining architectural style. A productive period of Historicism ultimately merged into the 19th century National Romantic style.It was not, however, until the 1960s that Danish architects entered the world scene with their highly successful Functionalism. This, in turn, has evolved into more recent world-class masterpieces such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Belt Bridge paving the way for a number of Danish designers to be rewarded for excellence both at home and abroad.