Building Architecture and Design Analysis

Influences and Components

• Combination of various architectural styles
• Symbolic elements and decorative features
• Material choices reflecting historical influences

Classical Greek:

Influenced by the use of columns and symmetry.

Gothic:

Characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.

Renaissance:

Focus on proportion, geometry, and a revival of classical forms.

Architectural Styles Overview

Classical Greek:

• Notable Characteristics: Columns, symmetry, and simplicity.
• Real-Life Examples: Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

Gothic:

• Notable Characteristics: Verticality, light, and intricate details.
• Real-Life Examples: Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Renaissance:

• Notable Characteristics: Geometric harmony, use of domes.
• Real-Life Examples: St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.