Large industries were placed in the Western suburbs and the extremely wealthy lived in massive mansions near the Yarra River. Almost all suburbs had access to a network of train and trams which were said to be the most modern in the world. Because of the economic boom of the gold rush, much of the inner part of Melbourne had outstanding Victorian architecture and housing. Melbourne was well known for its vast collection of building; ranging from cosy cottages to 12-story buildings. With the distinct Victorian architecture in mind, architects designed extraordinary buildings such as the State Library, University of Melbourne and the Royal Exhibition Building.
Blue Tower is probably one of Chihuly’s greatest accomplishments. It is the tallest piece he has ever created and probably the tallest glass piece in the world. It stands forty-seven feet high and is 6 feet in diameter. It uses two-thousand pieces of glass it descends twenty feet into the archeological substructure of the Citadel. The tower starts off as a deep cobalt blue at the top and fades to a lighter blue which hints at the sky color changing throughout the day.
The bell tower was built in 1990 and stands 236 feet tall and is one of Orange County's tallest structures (Crystal, 2011). It was built from a polished, mirrored quality, stainless steel prisms forming a spectacular spire which catches the light from all directions and houses a 52-bell carillon (Crystal, 2011). From the outside the cathedral is very smooth and contemporary. Inside the cathedral you can see the high arches and ceilings and the bell tower completes the gothic
With an illustrious list of former clientele, including John and Jaclyn Kennedy, the Plaza Hotel was designed to impress upon its occupants the utmost sense of class, luxury and decadence whose essence typifies the upper-echelon of New York City residences. Located between 58 and 59th street on the esteemed 5th avenue, with each room being more venerable than the next, it is no wonder that the Plaza was made a New York City Landmark in 1969. Around Midtown, 5th avenue is notorious for expensive shopping, luxurious residences and an extensive array of businesses and office buildings which house some of the most successful companies in the world. Surrounded by skyscrapers, the Plaza is neither overshadowed nor outclassed by its much larger neighbors as it encompasses old-fashioned architectural components derived from Greek and Roman styles, along with an aged look that only reiterates its significance in New York’s architectural history. According to The City Journal’s Spring 2006 edition, the Plaza’s architecture includes a “ tripartite form of a column, separating the three-story limestone base from the shaft with a bold stringcourse.
Perhaps this is why skyscrapers are such a tourist attraction to Americans. The Chrysler Building was at one point the tallest skyscraper known to man, the proudest achievement of American architects and citizens of America. The American Radiator Building used to be an office tower for the American Radiator Company, but was reopened as a hotel in 2001. This is the reason it is such a popular destination for travelers. It also represents the economic changes of New York.
Houses In Montreal In Montreal there are mostly Row Houses, Semi-Detached Houses, Detached Houses, and Apartments. Montreal is a city of renters and it is the largest rental market in Canada. A row house in Montreal, more commonly known today as a townhouse, can either be a single-family cottage, a two-story duplex or a three-story triplex. Row Houses mostly have architectural details such as sculpted mansard roofs, arched entrances, porches, and stained glass windows. More elaborate dwellings have richly ornate and unique interiors with features like built-in cupboards, armoires, mantlepieces, and bevelled glass doors.
I realized Elton John somehow demanded a certain level of respect that crosses all demographics. Again, a sharp contrast from a typical rock concert. Merandi-4 At that moment it struck me how long Elton John has been entertaining. It has truly been decades of wowing the world with his incredibly consistent and beautiful music. Elton John’s career started in the 60‘s and he has sold over 220 million albums (thebiographychannel).
-The Strabian baths in Pompeii were by far the oldest of all the Baths with some been dated back to have been built in the 4th century BC, They include gymnasiums, they have multiple rooms to cater for large numbers including many changing rooms Latrines. They were decorated with elegant images of the surrounding area including flora and fauna. The separate sections of these houses show that the men’s allocated area were larger and more ornate then those allocated to the woman. -The Central Baths in Pompeii were the newest of all the Baths, they were built after the earthquake of 62AD. These appear to be the largest and most ornate, with what seems to be the appearance of same sex baths.
1. In the heart of Manhattan, overlooking the entire city of New York, the North and South towers of the world trade center stood statuesque among others. They were a symbol of the American way of life. It brought a sense of proudness, patriotism to our country, uniting all its citizens by one nation under God. Before 1973 the Twin Towers were known to be the tallest buildings in the world, another leading innovations constructed by America.
It is absolutely full of a variety of hotels, unique shops, and mainstream stores as well as a plethora of banks. Government Street perhaps contains the most expensive real estate in the downtown area of Victoria, and draws in the wealthier portion of clientele. Chinatown is full of history and excitement, around each twist and turn there is culture, demonstrated through paintings, art, the diversity of stores, and vitality of the street. This unique place is a huge tourist attraction and fittingly has an ample number of Chinese restaurants. Also found there are many small, unique, and cultural shops, in historical buildings, that when combined with the cultural aspect of Chinatown make this place a must see for all.