Week 3
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3M – expression of power
The Palace of Westminster the symbol of Britain and democracy
The Palace of Westminster is a famous building that is known for expressing political power. Located in the United Kingdom, is home to the UK...
America’s Power House
Expression of Power... Without a doubt, when I first think about a piece of architecture expressing political power and having a very significant...
Upstaging the Predecessor: The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
When I think of architecture used to express political power, the first thing that comes to mind is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in ancient...
An Ancient Expression of Power
When thinking about the expression of political power through architecture, my mind immediately goes to the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The...
A Powerful Symbol of Democracy
The US Capitol Building, courtesy of the National Parks Service. The first building that springs to mind when I think of an expression of...
Pillars of Power
The first building that came to my mind when I thought of powerful structures was the acropolis of Athens. The building of pillars, and a symbol...
The Palace of Versailles, France
Figure 1: The Palace of Versailles in France The Palace of Versailles is a great example of a building that holds and expresses political power....
United States Capitol
When it comes to architecture, the US Capitol is a strong symbol of political authority. The basic ideas behind the U.S. government are shown by...
Palladian architecture in US Government Buildings – Expression of Power
F1. US Capitol Featuring Palladian Architecture When I think of architecture used to convey political power, I do not think of a specific...
Power In Capital Buildings
When I first think of political power and buildings I first think of state capital buildings. I think this comes to my mind because every state...
Money is Power
The first buildings that came to mind when I thought of the idea of architecture expressing political power were bank buildings. The financial...
National Assembly Building of Bangladesh-Louis Kahn
For this week's post, we are talking about architecture and how that plays a role in political power around the world. The first building that...
Boasting Power at Versailles
When I think of demonstration of power or politics, I think of the Palace of Versailles in France. I was thankful enough to visit this past...
2W – Space Needle
The Space Needle has been ingrained as a symbol of power in my brain, because of where I grew up. My friends and family would always talk about...
Andropov’s Ears: Surveillance in Soviet-Occupied Georgia
In 1983, architects O. Kalandarishvili and G. Potskhishvili constructed the concrete arches known as Andropov's Ears in Tbilisi, Georgia. This...
Ancient Influence
Expression of Power Figure 1. The United States Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. Immediately when I think about buildings that express...
The US Capitol: a Democratic Symbol
One iconic example of architecture expressing political power is the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Capitol serves as the meeting...
“That Big Building” in the Vatican
Have you ever seen a big building through photos, then are still in complete awe once you seen it in person? When I think of architecture that...
Power as Separation
When I think of political power, I immediately think of the White House. This comes first to my mind out of habit – growing up in the American...
A power expressed building – The Great Hall of the People of China
When discussing buildings which express power, the first one that comes to my mind is the People's Great Hall of China. Constructed in 1958-59,...
Cultural, Political Message Expressed Within the Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House - is an example of cultural and political power for Austria. The Sydney Opera House is a landmark design of Cultural...
The Temple That Shows Power
Figure 1: The Pantheon, in Rome, inspired generations of political powers across the world The Pantheon, which resides in Rome, Italy, expresses...
The dome & it’s political power
The US Capitol Building is what I imagine when I think of a building that holds and is trying to express great political power. Classical...
Expression of Power (Chair)
When we think of power through a chair we think of a king's chair or a person of higher class to have one of the most ridicules chairs that...
Towers of Power in Egypt’s Capital
Location/Building Use: Nile City Towers, located on the banks of the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt, are twin skyscrapers that stand as pillars of...
Power expressed in a building: Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is the first building that came into my mind when I think of a building that expresses political power. It represents...
The Power of the Western Wall
When I think about how architecture is used to express power, I think about the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. One of the holiest places in...
A Grand Building indeed
St Peter's Basilica, Italy This is one the the Grandest churches of all time. Not only is it large and the dome tall reaching towards the sky...
Expression of Power: the Pentagon
The first building that comes to mind when I think of architecture which expresses political power, is the Pentagon. I think that this is the...
The Influence of Classical Architecture in the United States
When I think about architecture and its correlation to political power, the first building that comes to mind is the US Capitol Building. It...
The Vatican’s Expression of Power
St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City is the first building that comes to mind to express power. In both the sense of political and religious...
Palazzo della Civilta: A Record of Fascism
There are many monumental pieces of architecture that have political roots. Constructing large and enduring structures serves as a means for...
Power & Governance
This federal courthouse exudes power through its perceptively strong walls and heavy form. The use of metal cladding and complementary reflective...
3W- furniture
Sitting on the tree
The most important aspect of a chair is its functionality and flexibility for people to use it with different postures or positions. No...
Important Chair Aspect: Studio Stool
I am sure that everyone is familiar with my example piece of furniture and would agree that it is a bad example of a chair. I argue that it is a...
3W – Steel Stools
This is probably a very familiar chair to any (interior) architecture student, due to the required use of them in studio. I have a very negative...
Crafting Comfort: The Eames Molded Plywood Chair
When thinking about the most crucial/important aspect of any chair design, comfort is a necessity. It is important to have a chair that is...
Declining Comfort in Airplane Seating
The primary factor determining a chair's quality is its ergonomic support for the user. Unfortunately, airplane seats, rank among the least...
Herman Miller Chair
I believe the most important aspect of a chair is comfort. I think comfort matters greatly in how someone stays focused and productive throughout...
Frog Sitting
Frog Chair by Pierro Lissoni I think the most important thing about this chair, which may be different from other chairs, is its proportion. This...
Mobility in a Desk Chair – Expanding the Workspace
Expression of Power Personally, I think that the most important aspect in my desk setup is always the chair having wheels - giving it the ability...
can a chair be more than just a place to waste ?
Through out my education I have learned that typical chairs that we use everyday are really bad for you. As humans we spend so much time sitting...
Longevity of Danish Design
This chair is similar to that of his other work the, the Spanish Chair. What I think is most important is the flexibility of the chair in...
The Back
For a chair, the most important aspect would be how the spine sits. There are three portions of the spine; the cervical portion which bends at...
Uncomfortableness of Wooden Chair
I believe that the most important aspect of a chair is the comfort of the chair. I don't want to sit in a chair if it is not comfortable because...
chair or stool?
I personally think that one of the most important aspects of chairs is their comfort level. Chairs are meant for sitting, so why design a chair...
Cozy comfort
This is my favorite chair. I think the most important aspect of a chair is that it is cozy. This chair is soo cozy. Its is upholstered it...
Artistic Modern Chair Design
The most important aspect of a chair is the seat. As there are a variety of chair design the part of the chair which defines the piece of...
Support or Discomfort?
One of the most important aspects of a chair to me is the back of a chair. It is something that is often overlooked especially for the user of...
Living with your Mistakes
The most important aspect of a chair is ergonomic comfort. When making our tiny home, I designed and fabricated our sofa/bench to be functional...
The HAG Capisco Ergonomic Chair
The most crucial aspect of a chair or desk is undoubtedly versatility. In the realm of furniture design, the ability to cater to the diverse...
J39: The People’s Chair
Chairs are meant to be the pinnacle of comfort. For many of us, we spend the majority of our life sitting in chairs. Whether eating at the dining...
Choices or Restrictions?
I believe that a good piece of furniture, a chair or a desk, provides the user with some amount of choice. In terms of a place to sit, like a...
Aeron Chair- Chair Feature
An important aspect in chairs is lumbar support for the lower back. This feature is commonly seen in ergonomic chairs and is specifically...
United States Capitol
When it comes to architecture, the US Capitol is a strong symbol of political authority. The basic ideas behind the U.S. government are shown by...
Comfort is Key
I personally believe that the most important thing about any chair is whether or not it is comfortable. We spend so much of our time sitting,...
A Chair’s Visual Impact
The most important aspect of a chair is its visual impact. The form and lines of a chair contribute significantly to its visual appeal and how it...
“Ergo-Evolution” — HAG Capisco Chair
Most important aspect of chair: Ergonomics Ergonomics in furniture design refers to the study and application of principles aimed at creating...
A long lasting modest chair: The Spanish Dining Chair
As humans we spend most of our lives sitting down, so when we think of a chair we tend to think about how comfortable it is going to be. One of...
Comfort vs. Style
The most import aspect of a chair is comfortability of the backrest. This chair below while looks beautiful looks like it would not be the most...
The Competence of MICKE
I think that the most important aspect of a desk is the way it facilitates the user’s various activities and makes it simple, efficient, and...
An iconic chair for ergonomic and comfort
As we talking about the important aspect of a chair or desk, most people shared ideas with task chairs. Let's talk about chair for daily life and...
A Golden Touch
The Red and Blue Chair, designed by Dutch architect and furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld in 1917-1918, is an iconic piece of modern furniture...
A Chair for a Leisurely Sunday
I designed and built this chair through Corey Olsen's Furniture Design Studio and an important part of the design was anatomical proportions. I...
Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair by Peter Opsvick
Figure 1. The Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair adaptations A chair should deliver ergonomic value, and allow adaptability to its user. As a...
Standing Desks
The most important aspect of a desk is that it is the right height for good posture. This is because most of the time you are sitting at a desk...