Kerketus 9 'hidding architectural traces of the past'

...am a wittness to this and many other cultural crimes and cannot do anything...in this video you can see Christos (builder) building and hidding old shelves. I'm very upset and say 'no man'

Architectural Design - The New Era of Architectural Firm

Architectural Design becomes a key factor to achieve modern architectural building design as never before. In the present era competition make deep changes in making of it and that allow the firms to complete the projects in turn around time. Latest architectural software like Revit, Chief Architect introduced for making quick modifications in architectural design projects.

Paper based ideas or sketches can be converted by using this software in to easily manageable and flawless design. For various purposes as described below can be achieved by using it:

o Custom House plan
o Residential
o Commercial
o Modern Interior
o Furniture
o Landscape

In the making of accurate designs 3D animation software is used. The technology is also used in making of attractive townships, cities and other amenities. it also concern with concepts of innovation, personalized services and total transparency with maximum accuracy.

To get complete ground design of a building, than there are various steps like drafting, rendering and modeling are used. These steps are widely used by architects and that assure quality work within turnaround time. This technology also allows architects to make changes as per requirements.

Various countries got unique infrastructure image in the world by using architectural design. Like china is famous for its home building pattern, Europe is famous for it's Greek styles and Egypt is for pyramids. So these kinds of factors make it backbone of successive building.

In the current scenario architects are also using various modules in the industry development. Industry development is a complex process. Architects are managing industrial projects by making proper architect designs and that assure cost saving.

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Using Architectural Pieces and Candle Sconces As Wall Decor

When adding wall decor, such as wall candle sconces, to the rooms of our homes, the options are limitless. However, when we think of wall art, modern art pieces or reproductions of classic masterpieces probably pop into our minds. There is certainly nothing wrong with hanging up such traditional wall art pieces in our living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, and stairwells. Nevertheless, several other types of options are available. As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life. We have several other options besides traditional paintings, when making wall decor selections. Here are some popular options:

Architectural Pieces Grille: In the world of architecture, this includes an arrangement of bars creating an enclosure or openwork fence. A grille usually functions as a decor constructed of medal. typically, a grille consists of either bronze or wrought iron. Throughout history, the grille has been a popular form of decor. Since the Medieval period, people have primarily used grilles as a decoration for shrines, churches, chapels, and tombs.

Tracery: These components in architecture include bars or ribs that decorate windows, and particularly in the decorative openwork of Gothic windows. The earliest traceries included two or three thin, curved windows that were located close together. They sat underneath a huge arch. As time progressed, traceries became more intricate. Within time, complex traceries became one of the most vital components of Gothic architecture.

Pediment: This is another popular type of architectural piece that you can use as wall art pieces. In the world of classical architecture, this is a triangular gable at the top of a facade (front wall) or portico (area in the front of a building, with pillars that support the roof). This piece was a significant part of the front of ancient Greek temples. The pediment's wall surface, shaped in a triangular pattern, was frequently adorned with a sculpture.

Meanwhile, the Romans used the pediment strictly as an ornamental piece of windows, doors, and niches. At times, their pediments included a sequence of pediments that were curved and triangular. The Italian High Renaissance era once again popularized this style.

Candle Sconces: Candle sconces are constructed of wood, ceramic, or metal. They include at least one branching candleholder that is connected to a backplate that reflects. According to archeologists, sconces existed in England prior to the 1400s. The basic sconce was a half-circle of metal, which supported a candle opening. This piece was attached to a flat, basic plate.

During the 1600s' latter half, new types of sconces emerged. The backplate of the sconce became available in a cornucopia of shapes, and became more ornate. New types of sconces included:

o group of four sconces of silver
o pairs of four sconces on both sides of a chimney breast
o groups of ten sconces
o mirrors that replaced backplates of metal
o a mirror behind a half candelabrum, to give the appearance of a full candelabrum
o designs with an odd mask or a forearm of a human
o designs of paper mache, or of painted or carved wood

Today, candle sconces can still adorn and light various regions in any room of your home.

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Architectural Facts

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Architecture is the art and profession of designing buildings. The word architecture also has a historical meaning. In that respect, it may refer either to the building style of a particular culture or to an artistic movement. For example, we speak of Greek architecture or Gothic architecture.

Architects design many kinds of structures. For instance, they design houses, schools, hotels, hospitals, stadiums, factories, office buildings, theaters and houses of worship. Architects also design monuments dedicated to the memory of important events and people. The beauty of a city or town is largely determined by the quality of architecture.

Although architecture has artistic qualities, it must also satisfy a number of important practical considerations. For example, an architect may design an office building that looks beautiful. But if people cannot work comfortably and efficiently in it, the building fails architecturally.

There are unique features about architecture that set it apart from other arts. In most cases, painters, writers, composers, and other artists create their works and then try to sell them. But a building may cost thousand or millions of dollars to construct. In nearly all instances architects must have a buyer for their work before they create it. For example, rarely can an architect design an office building, afford to have it constructed, and then try to find someone who will buy it.

Unlike some other artists, architects must work with other people to produce their designs. Novelists, for example, can create their stories alone from their own inspiration. But almost all architects design a building for a client and must consider the clients wishes and needs in creating the design. Within the limits of those wishes and needs, architects can make their personal artistic contributions.

Architects work closely with the client throughout the development of a building design. They decide how best to fulfill the clients requirements and give advice on probable costs. They make drawings and models that show how the building will look after it is completed. They also work with the many different types of contractors who actually build the structure. Architects supervise the construction of the building and, in many cases, receive a percentage of the construction budget as their fee.

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Exterior Architectural Moldings - How to Pick Your Window Trim and Wall Designs

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Looking through a company's set of profiles you may be overwhelmed by the number of choices, and how similar each individual profile looks. At first glance, they do all seem to resemble one another, and it may lead you to thinking that you can pick any profile and stick it anywhere. Well, you can. But before you and your spouse decide to throw bar darts at the printed selection to decide which ones you'll use, read through this and you'll likely re-think, or atleast narrow your choices.

Cornices (also known as Crown Moldings) are usually placed at the intersection of soffits and walls. They provide a "finish" to the top of your wall and can make an otherwise boring-looking corner a focal point. More often they are larger at the top than bottom to give a tapered look.

Bands are the "chameleons" of moldings. They can be used almost anywhere, but work particularly well in the middle of walls so as to "break" the wall, or along the underside of building joints to mask their presence.

Headers are placed over the top of windows or doors and give them a sturdy sort of look. Often, they are larger and/or a different profile than the trims that run along-side the windows. Some may also contain a drip edge, which is an indent in the bottom of the molding to prevent water from running into the window joint. This helps to prevent water from infiltrating into your home through the window joint (but is not a solution to an improperly installed window!) and causing moisture damage. When compared to Trims and Sills, they protrude furthers and are in between in width.

Trims are used around windows or doors as a surround, or in a similar fashion to bands (the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably). They may run the entire perimeter of the window to give it a simple, clean look, or more commonly just between the Header and the Sill. They are usually flatter and narrower than Headers or Sills.

Sills are specifically designed for the base of windows, to help manage precipitation (such as snow) and protect themselves. When selecting sills in particular, it is prudent to ensure the profile has been designed according to EIFS Council recommendations; that is: "EIFS trim projecting out from the wall's vertical plane should be sloped a minimum rise over run of 6:12 for drainage (ASTM C1397, Standard Practice for Application of Class PB EIFS). The length of the slope must not exceed 300 mm, according to most EIFS manufacturer's specifications." This is particularly useful to note as most manufacturers do not comply with this recommendation. Sills are typically largest in size and protrude from the wall somewhere between Headers and Trims.

Stone Sills meant as a replacement for expensive, heavy concrete sills. Due to EIFS innovation, mouldings can be made which look like stone, but at 10% the weight (and sometimes cost!). Due to the manufacturing process, they can also be made in longer pieces which makes installation cheaper and easier. Architectural moldings may also be finished at the joints much nicer than concrete, to the point you can't even tell they're seperate pieces. Did I mention they're less expensive?

Baseboards may be placed along the termination of the EIFS (which should be well above grade [ground level]). Similar to Cornices, they provide a termination to the EIFS system and hide what may otherwise be an unsightly ending. With the right profile (projecting out from the building, with a drip edge), you may also help divert water away from the foundation of your house.

Pilasters may look like columns embedded in the wall, but are nothing more than vertical mouldings with caps and bases. They are popular at wall corners or at intervals along the wall to provide an illusion of "sturdiness" and are often associated with lavish Greek architecture.

Columns are designed to fit around structural poles and posts. They don't do anything in the way of structural support so don't think they're going to hold up the roof over your head, but adding them will certainly make your home more impressive.

Quoins have become so commonplace on houses, it has become fashionable to add them without them serving any real purpose. Quoins will add an air of elegant design to your house by making it look better planned and sturdier.

Keystones may have been the key to holding up bridges and windows in the past, but serve more of a design purpose now than a structural one. Like Quoins, they have become commonplace in modern architecture and serve as a focal point for windows, doors and garages.

As you can see, your selection of moulding will not cause your home to either stand or fall, but can serve important design roles and should be used with a purpose in mind. In the end, it comes down to your own personal taste and what will accomplish the look you want. Don't be afraid to ask for a picture of a previous job with your moulding or 3D rendering on your selection if you are at all unsure of what the finished product will look like. No matter what you decide to go with though, adding exterior architectural mouldings to your home will bolster the essential first impression visitors and potential buyers get of your home.

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Architectural Styles Primer

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The architecture of the United States has included a wide variety of styles throughout its history. Home styles in the U.S. are regionally diverse and the shapes they have taken on have been influenced by many other types of architecture. The result is an eclectic mix of different home styles can often be found within the same neighborhood, even on the same block. Here are some of the most popular types of houses that can be found in most parts of America.

The Cape Cod style home originated in colonial New England and they were built as early as the 1600s through the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. In colonial days, a Cape Cod house was a simple, one-story structure made of wood with a single chimney in the center and a symmetrical appearance. Cape Cod houses have a steep roof with side gables, dormers for light, shutters, and little exterior ornamentation.

Georgian Colonial was a popular architectural style during the 1700's through the 1850s and can be mainly found in the east and south. Spacious and comfortable, Georgian Colonial homes are square and symmetrical in shape with a paneled door in the center. A distinctive, decorative crown usually adorns the entrance before a medium pitched roof. Columns or flattened columns can be found on either side of the door. Sound familiar? The most famous example of late Georgian architecture is the White House.

In the mid-19th century, many prosperous Americans believed that ancient Greece represented the spirit of democracy. It is no wonder then that during this time period, Greek Revival was a popular form of architecture. Greek Revivals have details reminiscent of the Parthenon, with pillars and a stately appearance. Greek Revival houses usually have a symmetrical shape, pedimented gables, and bold-but-simple moldings. Many Greek Revival houses also tend to have a front porch with columns, decorative pilasters, and narrow windows.

The Queen Anne style became an architectural fashion in the 1880s and 1890s. The industrial revolution brought new technologies that enabled builders to use pre-cut exterior trim that had been mass produced to create whimsical looking houses. Victorian Queen Anne homes often have round or square towers, turrets, wrap-around porches, and other fanciful details. Queen Anne houses may also have a steep roof, front facing gables, an asymmetrical shape, bay windows, and ornamental spindles and brackets.

With Tudor Revivals, the name almost suggests that these houses were built in the 1500s during the Tudor Dynasty in England, but really they are early 20th century re-inventions of Medieval cottages and even palaces. In fact, they are also referred to as Medieval Revivals. Tudor Revival houses have decorative half-timbers exposed to give the appearance of a medieval house. They may even include a false thatched roof. Decorative woodwork and some brick-work can be found on the exterior walls. Tudor style homes may also have steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, prominent cross gables, and narrow windows with small panes.

Victorian Stick houses grew in popularity during the mid-19th century. Victorian Sticks can often be mistaken for Tudor Revivals, as they also have exposed timbers or "stickwork" and other details borrowed from medieval times. However, most Tudor Revival houses are sided with stucco, stone, or brick, while Victorian Stick style houses are usually made with wood. Victorian Stick homes tend to have a rectangular shape, steep gabled roofs, overhanging eves, and decorative braces and brackets.

Colonial Revival became a standard in the 19th and 20th centuries as Americans sought to express their patriotism and return to classic architectural styles. During that time, builders romanticized colonial architecture, designing rectangular brick homes that were 2 to 3 stories tall. The living areas are on the first floor and bedrooms are on the upper floors. Colonial Revival houses have a symmetrical façade, brick or wood siding, simple detailing, a gabled roof, and dormers. Some may even have a temple-like entrance, with pillars or columns and porticos topped by pediments. The Colonial Revivals were so popular, homes of this style were still being built until the mid-1950's.

California Bungalows, Craftsman Bungalows, and Chicago Bungalows were variations of affordable housing type that swept across the U.S. throughout much of the 20th century. Bungalow houses come in many styles, but most have simple box-like, horizontal shapes, are one and a half stories tall, have an efficient floor plan with living spaces on the ground floor, rooms connected by hallways, and a living room at the center. The kitchens also tend to have built-in cabinets, shelves, and seats.

The Foursquare style home, sometimes called the Prairie Box, was pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright in the early 20th century. As the name suggests, they have a simple box shape and a four-room floor plan. Simple Foursquare houses were built in brick, stone, stucco, concrete block, or wood and have large central dormers. Full-width porches with wide stairs are also popular in Foursquare style architecture.

Uncomplicated Ranch houses evolved from several 20th century styles, including ramblers and bungalows. Sometimes referred to as a California Rambler, Ranch Style houses are usually one-story tall and rectangular, L-shaped, or U-shaped in design. They tend to have a low-pitched gable roof, deeply-set eaves, attached garages, large windows and sliding glass doors.

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