Monthly Archives: December 2012

Austin Felix Barclays Center Final

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Austin Felix

Austin Felix English Final     After a long ten years of controversy and planning the Nets basketball franchise are welcomed to the Atlantic yards in the new Barclays Center.  This new building with a non ordinary exterior provides the … Continue reading →

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Guggenheim – Valerien Yepes

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Valerien Yepes

Final Project – ENG 1101 Valerien Yepes Professor Gold ENG 1101 12/10/12     The Guggenheim Museum               The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a well-known non-objective (abstract) art museum located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 18, 2012 by Alex Cooper

Alex Cooper Professor Gold Eng 1101 December 18,2012 The Hearst Tower, located on West 57th street was designed by Sir Norman Foster of Great Britain. The building is the first in New York City to be listed as a “green” … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Bridge: A Wonder of the Industrial World

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Rob Daley

Robert Daley Professor Gold ENG 1101 December 18, 2012 Brooklyn Bridge: A Wonder of the Industrial World New York State is home to the most National Historic Landmarks of any state in the United States. Most of these structures, buildings, … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral: A Gothic Revival building

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Carlos Mo Wu

Carlos Mo Wu Professor Gold ENG 1101 18 December 2012 Saint Patrick’s Cathedral: A Gothic Revival Building Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is a Neo- Gothic church designed by the architect, James Renwick Junior. This cathedral is located at 5th Avenue and … Continue reading →

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Rockefeller Center: What Does a Skyscraper Mean to You?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Shawn Nevers

Shawn Nevers   English 1101   Prof. Matthew Gold   12/13/2012 The Glorious Rockefeller Center    The Rockefeller Center is one the world’s most illustrious structures. Built in 1930 and completed by 1939, the Rockefeller Center is not just one … Continue reading →

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Class Notes – 12/11/12

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Prof. Gold

Research methods Look not just for books about your specific buildings, but also about: — geographic area/neighborhood — type of place (urban vs. rural development) — time period of construction — architects — social history — community — and business … Continue reading →

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Final Project Assignment

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Prof. Gold

Paper Length: 5-6 Pages (~1300-1500 words) + photos Due Dates: Dec. 4: One-paragraph topic summary posted on blog Dec. 6: Annotated bibliography posted on blog Dec. 11: First Draft due – bring to class Dec. 18: Final Project Due Related … Continue reading →

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Topic Summary

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Rob Daley

New York State is home to the most National Historic Landmarks of any state in the United States. Most of these being located in the New York City area. One of the most famous National Historic Landmarks located in New … Continue reading →

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The Guggenheim – Rough Draft

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Valerien Yepes

Valerien Yepes Professor Gold ENG 1101 12/10/12 The Guggenheim The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a well-known non-objective (abstract) art museum located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.  It is also referred to as “The … Continue reading →

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