Ancient Architecture series: Legendary monuments

Ever since man was able to design structures, he has built countless legendary monuments. For today, the focus will be on three of the most iconic ancient buildings ever constructed, achievements that are made even greater when one considers the technology at the time they were built.

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Also, these three monuments have withstood the test of time, and are still standing for everyone to learn from today. John Eilermann.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy: No other structure in the Roman Empire is more iconic than the Colosseum, found in Rome, Italy. It is the largest amphitheater ever made, at the height of 159 feet. The Colosseum has been the site of endless tales of heroism and tragedy throughout the years. At its peak, it could hold as many as 80,000 spectators. John Eilermann.

The Great Pyramid, Giza, Egypt: Around 2.3 million stone blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is heralded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Even today, researchers, historians, scientists, archaeologists, and architects still learn new things as they explore this ancient legend. John Eilermann

The Great Wall, China: Built to repel the Yayun tribe during the time of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Great Wall is so massive that it was completed eras later. It is the longest man-made structure ever erected at more 50,000 kilometers. John Eilermann.

Six architectural innovations that can be life-changing

Without architecture, we won’t have places to live in and enjoy life. Throughout history, we’ve seen how it has evolved and shaped our world. Every nation has its own take on architecture and design, and each structure built has contributed to the world as we know it.

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Innovations are important for our world to keep on growing. We live in a compressed society, with little space for breaths and connection with nature. Urban forests seem to be an idea we’ll be able to see in the near future. City dwellers need to be reintroduced to nature. John Eilermann sees that the only way to do it is by incorporating it with urban life. Bookcase staircases are a huge win for booklovers and history enthusiasts, as some museums and libraries in Europe already have them.

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The Royal Children’s Hospital and its designers are aiming to build a hospital that isn’t terrifying for children. With “distractions” made of interactive playgrounds, a movie theater with bean bags, and star-gazing areas, pain experienced by children can be mitigated. A wet room bathroom is a bathroom that’s virtually an all-shower bathroom, with no sliding or glass doors to separate the shower area from the rest of the bathroom.

John Eilermann considers the first wooden skyscraper and other nature-inspired structures to be his favorite among the innovations the world will see in the near future. Not only are these highly sustainable, but also provide people the right appreciation, attention, and opportunity to care for Mother Nature.

Hi, my name is John Eilermann, and I’m an architecture student based in St. Louis, Missouri. Despite the strict requirements I have to accomplish to obtain my degree in architecture, I’m having the time of my life learning about the beauty of the field I chose. Subscribe to this blog for similar reads.