ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE

Chrysler Building
A sky scraper in New York Height: 319m Tallest in the world from May 27, 1930 to April 30 Worlds tallest steel supported brick building Architect: William Van Alen

Material of construction: Steel Brick Architectural Features: Jewel-like glass crown A leading example of Art Deco architecture The corners of the 61st floor are graced with eagles The terraced crown is composed of seven radiating arches and austenitic stainless steel cladding is done Conclusion Thus the building follows traditional architecture in ornamental works and uses modern materials and methods of construction

NIT, Auditorium
Located at trichy

Material of construction: Autoclaved concrete blocks have been used in the interior walls Stabilized compressed earth blocks in rat trap bond have been used in the northern walls Thermochromic laminated glazing has been used in the south and west walls Architectural Features: Form: A cuboid oriented with the longer side along the east west axis gets heated throughout the year A semi-circular cylinder with inclined walls performs exceptionally with insignificant heating in the summer and increased heating in winter Conclusion Thus the building follows modern architecture using simple forms and ecofriendly materials

Denver Art Museum

Located in Denver's Civic Center Known for its collection of American Indian art Opened in 1971

Material of construction: Steel Grey glass tiles Titanium cladding Architectural Features: Silvery texture of grey glass tile Simple forms formed from platonic solids Inclined planes Conclusion Thus the building follows modern architecture

Stonehouse (Guimares)
Located in Portugal

Material of construction: Stone Architectural Features: Natural stone is carved to build a house All the planes(roof, wall, base) are comprised of stones Conclusion Though the building is functionally unsuitable, it can be considered as an example of an innovative structure

Cathedral of Brasilia
Located in Brasilia, Brazil Established in 1958 Designed by Oscar Niemeyer

Material of construction: Concrete Glass Architectural Features: Hyperboloid Structure Circular in plan Glass roof for natural lighting Columns shows a Rhythm Conclusion Generally places of worship are of traditional character but this is entirely new design symbolising a value