Monthly Archives: October 2012

Burj Al Arab description – Carlos Mo Wu

Burj al Arab is a famous hotel located in Dubai. Visually, this building looks soft and light. Even though it looks fragile, it must be strong enough to stand and resist loads in an island. Simplicity and smoothness of this … Continue reading

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Nicolas Rodriguez- 3 paragraph essay

        The Statue of Liberty is what most people hear of and seek when it comes to New York. The statue is of a large woman with a crown with seven spokes, holding a plaque, and a torch. The Statue … Continue reading

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Upcoming Assignments

THURSDAY, OCT. 25 Write/Post a revised version of your three-paragraph in-class writing assignment that discussed a place in connection with an adjective. Add a substantive comment on at least one post by a classmate Read “Skyscrapers as Superlatives” (also read … Continue reading

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Oct 23 – Class Notes

In-class writing Choose one of the following adjectives: slimy iridescent spiky soft smooth convoluted and write a three paragraph description of a building or structure that embodies that adjective: Paragraph 1: describe, in formal terms, what a visitor sees when … Continue reading

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Grand central Terminal- Stalin Lozado

Grand central terminal designed by Reed and Stem; Warren and Wetmore, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world and one of the largest station in the world based on its many platforms; 44 with 67 railroads. This … Continue reading

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Formal Critique- The Basket Building

The Basket Building was created by Dave Longaberger. It is known as the World’s Largest Basket. The building is a replica of Longaberger’s medium Market Basket, it being 160 times larger. This seven story building was built in 1997 and … Continue reading

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The HSB Turning Torso

The HSB Turning Torso is a very unique building built in sweden. Officially opening on August 27, 2005 the buildings unique shape showcases an exceptional twisitng motion. The tower reaches a height of 623 feet. In total it has 54 … Continue reading

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the Woolworth Building

The Woolworth building was designed by Cass Gilbert in 1913. The building was one of the first skyscrapers to be built in theUnited States. The building has 57 stories and is still one of the fifty tallest buildings in theUnited … Continue reading

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Ruppert Yorkville Towers

Ruppert Yorkville Towers is a residential building that has really impressed me. The buildings are located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, on 3rd avenue between 90th st and 92nd st. When you approach 90th st you can already see … Continue reading

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My Favorite Structure is the Taj Mahal

The building that truly excites my wonders is the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is the truly at the top of the mountain in architecture. It was created in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India and crafted threw Mughal Architecture. The construction … Continue reading

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