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Atlanta’s architecture is a combination of work from many prestigious architect firms. Architect, John Portman, is one of Atlanta’s most accomplished architects. His most famous creation is the atrium hotel. Some specific buildings that really display the architectural style of Atlanta are its Art facilities. There are many well known architect firms in Atlanta but the one that may stand out the most is Mark Scogin Merrill Elam Architects.

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The architecture here in the United States is like a melting pot. It is a style born of and mixed in with many other styles. American architecture was many complex divisions and shows respect for their fathering architectural styles by constructing buildings from different cultures and backgrounds. The architecture here was greatly influenced by the English, the Spanish, and even Gothic, Greek, and Medieval architecture.

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The federal architecture here also shows the inspirations it receives through its designs. Back during the early 1800s, President Thomas Jefferson took a great interest in architecture. He even helped design his own home, the famous and only World Heritage Site in the United States, Monticello House.

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American architects seemed to have more of a focus on skyscrapers and luxurious homes. A lot of homes in America took a shine to the Victorian style while most federal buildings mirrored the Neoclassical architecture style.

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The architecture of Australia mainly consists of architecture styles ideas of the English. There is even some traces of United States architecture. The architects of of Australia took already established styles and put their own spin on them.

The two main sections of their architectural are residential and non residential. Of the two categories, the residential style is more prolific and is the dominant style in the buildings of Australia. Most design were influenced from those of people of relation from other countries.

Perhaps the most recognizable structure of Australia is the Sydney Opera House.

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The Elizabethan style, named after Queen Elizabeth I, was the name given to Early Renaissance architecture. It came about the Tudor style. Renaissance architecture came during Queen Elizabeth’s reign after first spreading throughout the Low Countries. This style picked up many characteristics from other styles like the Dutch gables and Flemish strapwork. English homes adopted the style of long galleries to serve as the chief reception room. Some well known works of the Elizabethan architectural style is Montacute House and Wollaton Hall.

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The name for this architecture style was thought of by John Betjeman back in 1933 in reference to the English revival style. The name Jacobethan is a combination of the names, Elizabethan and Jacobean, both are architectural styles. Some of this style’s most noticeable features are its flattened, Tudor arches, carved brick detailing, steep roof gables, pillars and high chimneys. These are notable features of the Elizabethan style. This style was chosen for the House of Parliament. This Jacobethan revival thrived mostly during the 19th century.

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A style the Germans used back then was called Nazi Architecture. Their Nazi architectural style was part of their vision to bring culture and spiritualness back to Germany during the Third Reich. During the reign of Adolf Hitler, he had architects emulate some of their styles and designs and add in his own ideas. The primary roles of Nazi Architecture was theatrical, symbolic, and didactic. The Germans looked at architecture as constructing large buildings and structures that also serve a large purpose. Some Germans, including Hitler himself, thought of architecture as if it was included in religion.
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The Great Wall of China was to protect  the borders of Chinese Empires during successive rules. There were many “great walls” built during 5th century BC. The most well known wall was built by the first Emperor of China. Amazingly, The Great Wall stretches over 4,000 miles long. Some say that almost three million people died in the creation of this wall.

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Before bricks were around, the wall mainly consisted of stone or wood. When bricks were brought in, construction time basically doubled because bricks were easier to work with. Of course, the wall suffered through its share of vandalism and graffiti. Some say that most of the wall will deteriorate due to erosion and bad weather. The Great Wall is so amazing though that it is even visible from outer space.

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The New York Times Building is an extremely tall building located in Manhattan, New York. This building is home of the newspaper, New York Times and others. The building stands at 1,046 feet with 52 floors. The tower was thought up by architectural firms Renzo Piano Building Workshop and FXFOWLE Architects. This building is also energy-efficient. There are mechanical shades on the building that reduces glares from the sun. The New York Times Building’s construction story is featured in the Liberty Science Center. Many different companies reside in this building including law firms, sport management teams and more.

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Normally called The Superdome, the Louisiana Superdome houses may sporting and exhibitions. It resides in the Business District of New Orleans. In 1967, architectural firm Curtis and Davis came up with the design for the Superdome. It hold the title of largest fixed dome structure in the world! Its dome is 273 feet tall.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, The Superdome became a temporary home for many of the hurricane’s victims. The Dome has a seating capacity of over 87,500 people. The Louisiana Superdome was an idea thought of by David Dixon. His plan was to get the NFL to allow New Orleans its own franchise. After receiving the governor’s support, a while later the Superdome was born!

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This mammoth building has other building jealous of its out-of -this- world height. Its taller than any other man-made structure and its not even completed yet.

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It’s called the Burj Dubai and is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Even now, its has 160 floors and more to come. The towering tower was designed by architectural firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill. This company was also responsible for the design of the Sears Tower( a former holder of the title of world’s tallest building) and the Freedom Tower and many other structures. The Burj Dubai’s design is derived from examples of Islamic architecture. A South Korean construction company, Samsung Engineering & Construction, is completing construction on the tower. Most of this building’s main purpose for being built is to increase tourism and to be the centerpiece of many of the city’s businesses and hotels.

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