Assignment #5

Anthony Ortega

May 3, 2020

Spring 2020

Assignment #5

The Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia are two well-known structures in architecture. Although they have different heights, different materials, and other physical properties, they are very similar as well. The Pantheon was a Roman temple that finished construction and opened in 126 AD. The Hagia Sophia was built during the Byzantine time period in Constantinople, Turkey in between 532 to 537CE. From aesthetics to special traits, the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia have identical concepts. 

Starting off with one of their biggest features, their dome. Although the Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia have different dome diameters, the dome is a common feature that they both share. The Pantheon has a dome of 142 feet in diameter, while the Hagia Sophia has a diameter of 102 feet. With this being said, they are both circulars. The Pantheon has coffered patterns along with the interior of the dome. The Hagia Sophia has a dome pattern as well, similar to the coffered pattern in the Pantheon, but instead, they are Mosaics, and they allow the sunlight to enter. The Hagia Sophia has a circular dome, but surrounding it are semi-circle domes and an apse, that further strengthens the similarities of having domes or spherical components. Additionally, there are pillars inside each building. The Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia have pillars underneath the circumference of the dome that create aisles for people. They are also components that keep the building standing, especially with the domes being on top. Not to mention, the high pillars in each structure help create great amounts of space inside the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia. Space was used for people to worship the Roman gods in the Pantheon or practice the beliefs of the Orthodox Christian Church. Lastly, their exterior appearances are similar in which they have tall columns that attract the attention of visitors. The Pantheon has a portico with columns that support the pediment. This was a common feature in Roman architecture. The Hagia Sophia has 4 columns surrounding the building, one being in each corner. These columns are tall, which appeal to the visitors, and attract more people. The Hagia Sophia’s columns are taller than the columns found in the Pantheon, but it is still a feature found in both these structures.

In conclusion, the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia are different buildings, however, upon deeper analysis, there are similar features found in each other, including the fact that they both have domes, columns, and patterned interiors. It’s fascinating how buildings can have the same concepts, yet tell different stories in different ways.

Assignment #3

Anthony Ortega
ARCH 1121
Professor Zagarolli
March 7, 2020

Assignment 3
How do I Come Up with a Research Question?
It is important that the topic is researchable and to make sure that there is enough information that is presentable. Also, make sure that the information does not include any opinions and is just facts

Beginning the Research Process
Using keywords and phrases can help your research by focusing on specific ideas and narrowing down

Searching Strategies
Keeping track of key terms can help research. If there are words that mislead your research, it is good to avoid them, and use terms that have led you to the right direction. Combing phrases that worked can help find more information

Quest for the Citation Grail
Although the MLA and APA citations are similar, there are several differences in the citation page such as title, author, and the publication date

Looking for an Academic Resource
Academic resources include scholarly articles, any article reviewed by peers, are written by scholars, and are very specific about a topic. They are found in journals, which can be found in databases

How do I find an article I have a Citation For?
There is a website (http://sfx.cuny.edu:9003/sfx_local/cgi/core/citation-linker.cgi) that allows you to input all the information from the citation. After doing so, possible articles show up.

Assignment #2

Anthony Ortega

ARCH 1121

Professor Zagarolli

February 28, 2020

 

I have a lot of interest in Mexican architecture. My parents were both born in Mexico, and I have visited the country a couple of times and have witnessed some of their structures in person. One particular site that intrigued me was the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral. I have visited the Cathedral several times and still fascinates me. The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral begins when a Bishop named Friar Juan De Zumarraga arrives in Mexico City in 1528. Hernan Cortes, a Spanish Conquistador, had begun constructing the church in 1524, and Zumarraga finished in 1532. This structure stood up for about a century. With the permission of Alonso de Montufar, there was a permanent Cathedral soon to be constructed. Beginning with laying the foundations in 1562, Claudio de Arciniega was the designer, and Juan Miguel de Aguero was the master builder. Walls were being raised in 1573, officially starting the construction. The Cathedral was built over ruins of the Aztec temple Tenochtitlan. In 1989, reconstruction began. Under excavation began for the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral and the Sagrario Church. This was done to level the structures and make the foundations stronger.

 

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico, 1573-1813

Claudio de Arciniega

Citations:

Ovando-Shelley, Efraín, and Enrique Santoyo. “Underexcavation for Leveling Buildings in
Mexico City: Case of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Sagrario Church.” Microsoft
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Robles, Eugenio Noriega. “THE MEXICO CITY CATHEDRAL.” Artes De México, no.
182/183, 1975, pp. 34–84. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/24317683. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

Tamez, et al. “UNDEREXCAVATION OF MEXICO CITY’S METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL
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