History Of Modern Architecture And Interiors

Student’s Name Tutor’s Name Course Date History of Modern Architecture and Interiors The Cologne Cathedral is the prime Roman church. It is the main Gothic church in northern Europe, situated in the town of Cologne, Germany. It is richly articulated with historical structures, but a little stiffly executed. With a precise craftsmanship, the building has a scientific perfection design with a gradual-plan consisting of historical features. The Cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage in 1996. The old cathedral was destroyed in the year 1248 and later the present cathedral was built in the Gothic style in emulation of French church architecture. In the century, the project was stalled with large wooden crane left out above the ground. It was occupied by the French Revolution troops who used it as a hay barn and a stable. In 1842, King Frederick William of Prussia laid a new cornerstone (Cologne Cathedral). The Cologne Cathedral has several art treasures. It was declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO due to the building’s remarkable architecture, outstanding stained-glass windows and for being a shrine to the Three Wise Men. The Cologne Cathedral has the highest symbolic value among all the churches in Germany. Protestants and Catholics used the Cathedral of Cologne to identify themselves as the undisputed symbol of German Christianity. Historically, it was the efforts of all the Germans to complete the Cathedral as a symbol of German culture. It was the highest building in the world in the year 1880. As a model Gothic cathedral is an architectural perfection and commanding monumentality that attracts visitors daily during the tourist season. The condition of the building is overwhelmingly good. The building was slightly damaged during the Second World War. It was rebuilt by the state, municipal and the church who wanted to preserve and conserve the Cologne Cathedral. Cathedral workshop is still in progress under the supervision of the administration of the Cathedral. Cathedral Architect is the chief director responsible for the ongoing work. Over the past decade, the Cologne Cathedral marks the Zenith of cathedral architecture and simultaneously its culmination (The History Hub). The building is among the highest ranked monuments which represent the milestones of cultural achievement of mankind, which has attracted thousands of people from all over the world. The Royal Ontario Museum is a cultural and architectural landmark in the Town of Toronto. The structure has undergone numerous add-ons by recognized indigenous architects, following a fine building that shows the regional progress of the early twentieth century. The building is also a bold, modern intervention. In 2007, the building was renewed with a crystal shaped extension to the old building of the museum. The structure made of aluminum and glass on the steel frame is comprised of five intertwined prismatic structures which is the main entrance to the building. The structure is constructed as a connecting bridge to the original Neo-Romanesque. However, the crystal changes the aesthetics and involvement of the museum. The building is controversial, with some praising it as a modern monument, although others criticize the function and purpose of the crystal. T...