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    Crystal Palace

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    Crystal Palace Describe the exhibition come about‚ what was the reason for it‚ the understanding that the industrial revolution is permanent‚ not some strange thing thats happening to society . The description has to give us insight to why the exhibition was important and to modernism. Two Parts: Building itself- dimensions‚ what does it mean when you build with iron and glass (to form an interpretation)‚ no internal supports which creates space to exhibit. Linear thinking‚ transparency‚ pre-fabrication

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    Falaknuma Palace

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    Falaknuma Palace is one of the finest palaces in Hyderabad‚ Andhra Pradesh‚ India. It belonged to Paigah Hyderabad State‚ and it was later owned by the Nizams.[1] It is on a 32-acre (13 ha) area in Falaknuma‚ 5 km from Charminar. It was built by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra‚ the then-prime minister of Hyderabad and the uncle and brother-in-law of H.H. The Nizam VI‚ Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Bahadur.[2] Falak-numa means "Like the Sky" or "Mirror of the Sky" in Urdu. * | -------------------------------------------------

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    The Palace of Knossos

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    "The Minoan civilization is by far the richest‚ yet strangest‚ of the Aegean world" (Aegean Art 99). Through an in-depth analysis of the Palace of Knossos it will be evident that it mirrors the Minoan culture and lifestyle. The function‚ style‚ techology‚ medium‚ and symbolism used throughout the Palace‚ illustrate the intelligent‚ spiritual‚ and mercantile people the Minoans were. Cottrell states "Yet from the start of the excavations the great mound began to reveal its secrets-not material treasure

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    Palace of Thailand

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    given is Palaces of Thailand. There are many palaces in Thailand each with their own unique design and stories behind it. Of course the most important palace in Thailand is Bangkok’s Grand Palace. For many‚ a visit to the Grand Palace is an absolute essential when in Thailand. Besides that‚ there is also the Bang Pa-In Palace and Phraram Ratchaniwet Palace just to name a few. However‚ out of the many palaces in Thailand‚ I have chosen the Maruekhathaiyawan Palace. If given this title‚ Palaces of Thailand

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    Versailles

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    Term | Definition | Historical Reference | Picture | Versailles | is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. | The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682‚ when Louis XIV moved from Paris‚ until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 after the beginning of the French Revolution. | | St. Petersburg | is a city and a federal subject (a federal city) of Russia. | | | Isfahan | is the capital Province

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    Ideal Palace

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    Bryce Sadosky April 28‚ 2011 Prof. Knutson Construction 101 The Ideal Palace The Ideal Palace was built by Ferdinand Cheval in 1879. Ferdinand Cheval was born in 1836 in Charmes-sur-l ’Herbasse‚ Drôme‚ France and worked as a postal worker for the beginning of his life. He began building the Ideal Palace in April 1879 and it took him thirty-three years to complete. At the time‚ the main labor force were farmers so growing up‚ Ferdinand had a descent life as a postal worker. During

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    The Alhambra Palace

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    The Alhambra Palace‚ Granada The Alhambra Palace was one of the greatest architectural wonders of the world when it was created in the 13th and 14th centuries and remains so today. It was the last and most splendid of all the Arabian palaces to be built in Spain during 700 years of Moorish domination. The Moors were vastly superior to their European enemies in all areas of culture and the Alhambra Palace became a glorious symbol of not only their wealth and power but also their unsurpassable artistic

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    Buckingham Palace

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    | |Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of seven generations of British monarchs from 1837 to the present reigning House of Windsor and is today The | |Queen’s official residence . | |When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard can be seen flying above the palace.

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    Buckingham Palace

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    Introduction Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain ’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. The Palace is now a working building and the centrepiece of Britain ’s constitutional monarchy. The offices of those who support the day-to-day activities and duties of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh and their immediate family are housed there. The Palace is also the venue for many different great Royal ceremonies‚ State

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    Buckingham Palace

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    BUCKINGHAM PALACE Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen‚ the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms‚ 52 Royal and guest bedrooms‚ 188 staff bedrooms‚ 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.Although Buckingham Palace is furnished

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