GREEK REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE AND THE 19TH CENTURY
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This paper examines the concept of revival architecture in the United States between 1820 and 1860. The style of architecture used was based on that used in ancient Greece, and the paper describes what the various styles were and the impact of revival architecture had on 20th century buildings as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTrevarch.rtf

High Strength Alloy Steels
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A 12 page paper discussing some essential qualities of steel, and more especially, high strength alloy steels. A section on tool steel is included followed by a descriptive section on iron-based superalloys which are essential to steel strength. This is turn is followed by information regarding high strength low alloy steels. The paper finishes with a section titled 'steels for strength' which discusses strength steel in general. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Steel.wps

High-tech Used in Architecture as a Statement of 'New Modernity.'
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This 12 page paper explores 'new' modernty in architecture, through first examining historical precedents, and then present examples in Canada, Yemen, and Australa. New modernity encompasses hgh technology with design which and nurture and sustain the human community, and requires assimilation and re-thinking of the past rather than simply discarding it. Bibliography lists sources. NOTE: sources attached.
Filename: BBtechmod.rtf

Historic Preservation and Restoration: Chicago and Philadelphia
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A 5 page examination of historic preservation and the restoration of buildings in Chicago and Philadelphia. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAchph.rtf

History of Early Inner-City Architecture In New York
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A 10 page that provides an overview of the history of architecture in New York City, with a focus on the book Low Life, by Luc Sante. This paper reflects upon architecture as it relates to urban planning and the implications of early architectural design. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Lifearch.wps

Hotel/Musee Carnavelet
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(5 pp.) At the corner of rue des Francsourgeois and rue de Sévigné is the admirable Hotel Carnavalet. As in many old records there is dispute whether it was built 1544 or 1548. Records list the house as being built from the designs of Pierre Lescot and Jean de Bullant, and has been credited with being one of the oldest Renaissance buildings in Paris. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBphotel.doc

How Was An Idea Created In Modern Architecture?
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses modern architecture as it relates to the Eames House and Gaudi's Casa Mila. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCMdrnArch.rtf

I. M. Pei’s Pyramide du Louvre
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This 7 page report discusses the grand pyramid entrance to the famous Louvre museum in Paris. Designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, the pyramid generated a great deal of controversy over the actual design, the future of French culture and design, and the fact that such a truly French institution was being changed by somebody who was not French. However, the pyramid has now come to be viewed as a great architectural and stylistic success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWimpei.rtf