This was our third day examining the Metro Tech area. As expected, we acquired information that gave us more insight on the architectural differences in buildings and how the change in time has allowed building construction to evolve over the years. We examined an older building near the Fulton Mall area, which by all appearances was constructed in the 1800’s. This building stood out because of its construction. It was clearly built in a time when zoning laws were much more rigid since it wasn’t nearly as tall as the high rise buildings going up in the surrounding area. The attention to detail and design also indicated that a lot of time was spent laboring to build it. It was constructed out of bricks which is also a more predated practice. We learned that buildings like these are referred to as Romanesque Architecture and we also saw some Floral Gothic Architecture which featured more engravings of naturalistic forms.

 Much of the surrounding buildings are made out a more metallic or glass looking material. These more modern buildings take less time to be constructed and are used for various purposes whether a residential or commercial sometimes both . We learned about how the architecture impacts the surrounding community. The scale of the buildings; how big they are and how they relate to the ones surrounding them are determined by the developers.  Building developers often seek uniformity for the buildings on one block as they want the city to have a more consistent/sterile look and feel.

The new high rise buildings which are now under construction are catering to a particular section  of the population; the ones who can afford such “luxuries.” This will eventually affect the cost of living in the community which will become significantly higher than it was before. Thereby forcing out the current inhabitants and making way for new ones.Â