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Important Aspects of Gothic Architecture _ Anna Glowacka

1.  Gothic architecture was a movement that changed the designs and architectural engineering of buildings. 2. It allowed architects to create buildings that were larger and with thinner walls 3.Introduced  Ribbed Vaulting. 4. Introduced flying buttresses. 5. Creation of stained glass. … Continue reading

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Archinect.com _ Anna Glowacka

While visiting the site, ARCHINECT.COM I had found a lot of interesting things. First of all it’s a website that allows to connect architects, ranging from actual designers, students, or fans of the art worldwide . People get to publish … Continue reading

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About Me_ Anna Glowacka

Anna Glowacka ARCH 1121 HISTORY OF ARCH. TECHNOLOGY Week 1 HW Assignment My name is Anna and I was born in Poland. Moved to New York at the age of six and lived in Ridgewood Queens since then. I speak … Continue reading

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Building The Great Pyramid _ Anna Glowacka

It’s really remarkable how in twenty years, one hundred thousand men could build such a colossal structure, have it still stand almost four thousand years later, and remain the tallest man made structure in the world. The plan for the pyramid was a … Continue reading

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