Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Doge’s Palace:
Doge’s Palace is an Italian gothic palace in Venice. In Italian it is known as the Palazzo Ducale. It was constructed between the years of 1309 and 1424. The original architect is unknown. Between about 1340 and 1420, work was continued under the direction of architect and sculptor Filippo Calendario. The exterior is mostly constructed with white limestone and pink marble, and include architectural feature such as porticos, a crenellated roof, and multiple balconies by Pier Paolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne.
The palace served as the seat of Venetian government for centuries. It was mainly the home of the Doge, the elected ruler of Venice. It was also the site for its judicial courts as well as civil administration and bureaucracy. The most notable room, the Sala del Maggior Consiglio (the Hall of the Great Council), has a frieze of painted images of all except one of the first 76 doges.
Doge’s Palace is an Italian gothic palace in Venice. In Italian it is known as the Palazzo Ducale. It was constructed between the years of 1309 and 1424. The original architect is unknown. Between about 1340 and 1420, work was continued under the direction of architect and sculptor Filippo Calendario. The exterior is mostly constructed with white limestone and pink marble, and include architectural feature such as porticos, a crenellated roof, and multiple balconies by Pier Paolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne.
The palace served as the seat of Venetian government for centuries. It was mainly the home of the Doge, the elected ruler of Venice. It was also the site for its judicial courts as well as civil administration and bureaucracy. The most notable room, the Sala del Maggior Consiglio (the Hall of the Great Council), has a frieze of painted images of all except one of the first 76 doges.
London City Hall: 
The London City Hall is a very modern building designed by architect Norman Foster. It was constructed between the years of 1998 and 2002. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in July of 2002. London City Hall houses the offices of the Greater London Authority. This includes the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The building is located in Southwark. It stands facing the southern bank of the Thames River.
The building was designed in an unusual half egg shape in an effort to improve energy efficiency by reducing its surface area. In the interior of the building, a 1,640 foot helical walk way covers the height of the entire ten story building. At the top of the building is a space referred to as “London’s Living Room”, with an overview of the city which is occasionally open for public use. This is a very interesting building in terms of construction. The building has 3,844 glass panels, and each one is unique and is laser cut.
By: Ashley Matier
The London City Hall is a very modern building designed by architect Norman Foster. It was constructed between the years of 1998 and 2002. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in July of 2002. London City Hall houses the offices of the Greater London Authority. This includes the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The building is located in Southwark. It stands facing the southern bank of the Thames River.
The building was designed in an unusual half egg shape in an effort to improve energy efficiency by reducing its surface area. In the interior of the building, a 1,640 foot helical walk way covers the height of the entire ten story building. At the top of the building is a space referred to as “London’s Living Room”, with an overview of the city which is occasionally open for public use. This is a very interesting building in terms of construction. The building has 3,844 glass panels, and each one is unique and is laser cut.
By: Ashley Matier
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