CLIENT SERVER ARCHITECTURE BSc 3&4 Aug 2012 – Nov 2012 HURES CASE STUDY 1. Do you think the problems faced by Hures‚ both past and present‚ are unique? Why or why not? The problems faced by Hures company in the past are common as this was what most companies have face after the revolution from the so called GOOD OLD DAYS in which mainframes roamed the earth and life was simple. Mainframes are powerful computers used primarily by corporate and governmental organizations
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Indeed! This Iraq-born woman had proven her saying by handling more than 950 projects in more than 44 countries with offices in four countries outside the UK. Well-known as an architect who constantly pushes the limitations of architecture and urban design‚ her work experiments with new three-dimensional concepts exaggerating existing urban landscapes and encircling all fields of design. She entered the history of architectural design with a fame spread enormously throughout the world. Her path
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When looking at the question of who or what brought changes that influenced this period of time‚ my mind instantly goes Rome and their influence on construction and architecture. The Romans were the first to introduce the Arch. The Arch accomplished something that had never been done before. It was able to bear much more weight with fewer materials; therefore‚ the Roman world was now able to build higher. They could also build more‚ because the amount of materials was reduced‚ the Romans were able
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Compare Then and Now – Greek Architecture: Part I Example 1: [pic]http://www.sienaheights.edu/personal/pbarr/images/img_228-North-Broad_LG.jpg Where is the building located? 228 North Broad. Adrian‚ Michigan Does it have a name? Governor Croswell House For what purpose was it built? Personal Home for Governor Croswell Date of construction: 1841-1843 Name specific aspects of this building that shows how it has elements that were part of the Ancient Greek architectural
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Romanesque and Gothic Architecture Larry Crawley Sanford Brown College Online HUMN302-1502B-01 Unit-5 Date: May 10‚ 2015 Professor Andrea Kough Romanesque and Gothic Architecture The Romanesque Culture (c.a.10th-12th centuries) began with the rise of France and England‚ after the period known as “The Dark Ages”. This rise would also be credited to the rise Romanesque church achitecture and sculpture. Romanesque churches were escalated in scale and based on the earlier Roman basilicas plans‚ which
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Matt Pearson Professor Ancell Humanities 201 5 August 2013 Scholasticism in Religious Architecture "Sacred architecture is not‚ a ’free’ art‚ developed from ’feelings’ and ’sentiment’‚ but it is an art strictly tied by and developed from the laws of geometry" (Schneider). This is a governing principle behind the architecture and stained-glass images in Chartres Cathedral: the building wasn’t just built without a plan or the art didn’t just happen‚ it is a systematic creation using geometry
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In the medieval period of Germany‚ a new form of architecture developed. Today it’s known as Gothic‚ although this was a name given after the fact when the style was considered barbaric. In the modern world it’s recognized for its beauty. Gothic architecture made cathedrals huge‚ open‚ and bright‚ during a period where taller buildings had to be small and dark to support their ceilings. Gothic architecture is partially characterized by clever support structures that allowed the skyline to grow
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Architecture of the Middle Ages . HUM100 Introduction to the Humanities Introduction When thinking of medieval or gothic architecture‚ one can ’t help but think about the giant castles and beautiful churches that are spread across Western Europe. The castles and churches are definitely a great example of medieval architecture; there are a lot of other examples to explore. For example‚ what were residential and commercial buildings like? How did the residences differ between those
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accurately‚ Gothic Revival. This style was based on medieval architecture‚ particularly the Gothic churches of the late 13th and early 14th century. Many Gothic Revival buildings used stucco in place of medieval stone‚ and braced fanciful Gothic curves with hidden iron struts. The second‚ and more popular style of Regency architecture‚ was classical in nature. This meant that it used the philosophy and traditional designs of Greek and Roman architecture. The typical Regency upper or middle-class house was
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Architecture Examples of Different Styles and Dynamics Gothic cathedrals are embraced for their elegance and beauty. Several famous gothic cathedrals are St. Denis Notre Dame Chartres Salisbury Durham Amiens. Gothic cathedrals point to the shifting ideologies of the time. Gothic architecture mirrors an aesthetic sensibility and dynamic mindset. Gothic cathedrals‚ with slight structural frames‚ flying buttresses‚ and pointed arches‚ display a more artistic sensibility and dynamism uncharacteristic
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