For this architectural comparison, I will be going deep into the comparing and contrasting of two iconic American homes, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and President Donald Trump’s Mar a Lago Florida home. Although these two beautiful homes serve the same primary function, they are intrinsically different, as seen through their history and rich architectural styles. First, are the necessary facts to be familiar with regarding the two homes. Thomas Jefferson was the architect of his own home, Monticello, located outside Charlottesville, VA. It is important to note that this home was built in two phases, with initial construction of the first phase beginning before the Revolution in 1768, and the house being completely finished with the second
This book authored by Jackson, Kenneth T outlines the rise of suburbs in America from their origins in the 1820’s to the present day. He the combination of civil, economic and architectural history to describe the suburban communities in every aspect in comparison to Europe and Japan in view of factors such as swift transportation, availability of inexpensive land and cheap building methods. Crabgrass Frontier explains how transportation technology shaped American cities; how the transformation of the garage increased demand for automobiles. He concludes the book by predicting that the future of residential decentralization will contrasts its past in both U.S and Europe.
Characters Comparison/Contrast Essay Intro: Include one or more sentences summarizing each story and describing each character. Esperanza and house on mango street: Esperanza is a young girl who lives for a year on mango street and gradually grows into a mature young woman by a series of encounters and situations on her quest to learn more about female sexuality and later conclusion on rejecting sex as a form of escaping reality but rather focus on the importance of community and family. At the end of the book, Esperanza becomes a important figure for women’s help in her community and proves herself as an artist and writer through her analysis and observations through her writings.
During the 1950s, citizens of Columbia began to need more tolerable housing in comparison to the ‘Republicano’ homes, which were homes that were constructed on a single level paired with an A-frame roof. • Their need encouraged the investment of high-density public housing projects. This housed many of the lower class citizens of Colombia at the time. • However in the poorer areas, very small houses that the made from cinder blocks and smothered in an adobe made of hay, cow manure, and clay.
Mexico and Cuba underwent major revolutions led by rebels who opposed their current presidents. The revolutionaries in both countries were mainly concerned with the industrialization and modernization that was occurring within their countries. The uprisings resulted in the countries shared beliefs against foreign imperialism, against elites having so much control on their counties and push for land reforms. In the long run Mexico faired better after their revolution than Cuba. Cuba still experiences hostile tensions with the U.S. today and still practices rationing.
What do El Salvador, Miami, and Los Angeles all have in common? They all have Spanish history that mixes in with their history. All though Miami and Los Angeles are both in the United States and far away from El Salvador, they have Spanish speaking residence within their areas. Each of the locations have their own form of culture that is not like each other. El Salvador was named by the Spanish conquistadors, which translates to “The Savior” in English ("El Salvador.").
In the novellas; A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The House on Mango Street both of the main characters have a difficult time fitting into their society. Esperanza, from The House on Mango Street, is ashamed of where she lives. Stephen, from A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, does not even fit in with his family. Both novellas show that it is possible to find yourself and not fit it, and that it is okay to be different. Esperanza and Stephen have overcome the difficulty of not fitting in, finding themselves and a future, and the courage to be different.
Cuba and Mexico share more than just language and existing in what some call Latin America, they are brothers that were raised by the same family, but after coming of age and leaving home they went in very different directions. Cuba and Mexico both experienced the extended struggle to become independent nations and each was forced into a bloody revolution by a different set of circumstances. It is clear that Mexico experienced more change and is to be considered more
For housing it starts with suburbia, william levitt, maker of Levittown, long island uses the Henry Ford method of assembly lines for housing. Levitt creates many cheap look alike houses in a fast period of time, this draws many families to the suburban area. All of the houses look
The United States is known for its cultural diversity, and its cities are centers of innovation, technology, and creativity. In contrast, Bolivia is still developing, and struggles with poverty, inequality, and political
When it comes to luxury living in San Miguel de Allende houses, movie rooms and gaming zone plays a vital role. These days, many homeowners are looking for such San Miguel de Allende houses that comprises such entertainment rooms. Moreover, wealthy homeowners are also including several other amenities like indoor pools, sports bars or indoor basketball courts. The main motive behind doing this is that they wish to own such a home that they never feel the need to leave their
For instance, Anglo’s primarily speak English while the Mexican Americans predominately speak Spanish. In terms of living conditions, Anglo residences are often well constructed and contain more “luxury” type amenities such as laundry facilities, air conditioning, a nice yard, and gardens. In contrast, on the Mexican American side of town, residences are more basic. For instance, a Mexican American home is more cheaply built and thus less sturdy, often having weaker frames and having yards which are bare and lack
The Spanish developed a tradition with their style of interior and exterior design which created a following, so many american and
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Architecture has the ability to remark and reflect any region, give a feeling and a sense of a place, and present thoughts and creativity. Across the world, especially in the United States, there are many cities that are distinguished by its architecture and unique styles: The skyline of New York City is defined by it’s skyscrapers; San Francisco’s mixture of Victorian and modern colored houses; New Orleans’ iconic Creole townhouses; and Miami’s modernist architecture. Los Angeles, San Diego and some of the cities in the same region are no different from the previous appreciable cities all around America. These cities are located in the state of California which is on the West Coast. They share some significant architectural characteristics
