Architectural interior designing has existed since the time human beings began building houses for themselves. They made crude houses from stone, wood and whatever else they could find useful for making their houses. Those structures were not at all comfortable or stylish compared to the sophisticated interiors that architects design nowadays. But they were the earliest steps that man took in the field of architectural interior designing.
As humans gained mastery over various elements, they started building better houses with improved interiors. Once they had succeeded in achieving a satisfying comfort level in their interiors, our architect ancestors started paying attention to beautifying them. This led to the creation of various styles of architectural interior design.
Architectural interior designing first got recognition during the Roman and Gothic ages. Since then it has explored a variety of styles across different ages. The concepts of architectural interior designing have been seen to be influenced by prevailing economic and social conditions. For example, the economic crisis that resulted from World War II played a defining role in making the architectural interior designing of that era quite plain and simple. Architectural interior designing reflects its times, the World War bought misery and financial difficulties to the masses. Consequently some people at that time did not care about the beauty of their interiors or could not afford to beautify their homes. Similarly other significant periods in the history of mankind have been associated with unique styles of architectural interior designing.
Some of the most historically significant forms of architectural interior designing are –
Gothic (13th-century)
Baroque (17th century)
Georgian (18th century)
Classical and Gothic revival (19th century)
Modernistic art (20th century)
Modern Architectural Designs:
Unlike their ancient predecessors who worked with rocks and metals like iron, modern architects use concrete and steel to create marvelous interiors.
Architecture goes green:
A concept of architectural interior designing that has become very popular among present-day architects is that that of a green home. Green homes are built using materials and methods that are friendly to the environment. Much of the materials used in the construction of such homes are environment-friendly, and can be re-cycled. This is very important, because with the threat of global warming looming large over us, we need to do everything that can be done to prevent further damages to our environment.
By: orsondixon
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Berlin is Located in Eastern Germany
December 2nd, 2009Berlin is the capital city and a state of Germany. It is the countries largest city in area and population and the second most populous city in the European Union. Berlin is located in eastern Germany, about 70 kilometres west of the border with Poland. The landscape was shaped by ice sheets during the last ice age.
Berlin is one of the most influential centres in European politics, culture and science. The city serves as an important junction of national and continental transportation.
First documented in the 13th century, Berlin became the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia in 1701 and of the German Empire in 1871 and remained so during periods of Weimar Republic and Third Reich until 1945. In times of division the German Democratic Republic claimed East Berlin as its capital, while West Berlin was a democratic island surrounded by East Germany. Following German reunification in 1990, Berlin again became capital of Germany.
After a fifty year lull, Berlin is back, back as the capital of a reunified Germany and back as one of Europes greatest cities. After World War II, Berlin was a crippled pawn, sandwiched between East and West, with a literal and metaphoric wall deeply dividing the two halves. The north eastern German city even suffered the ignominy of losing its capital status, as the West German government fled to Bonn. Today, the Cold War and the iconic events of November 1989, which saw the Berlin Wall torn to pieces by those whom it had oppressed for so long, are starting to seem like a distant memory and all the talk in Berlin is of the future.
A major tourist and shopping destination and is well known for its diverse range of convention venues and media outlets. It is home to some of the worlds most prominent universities, theatres and museums.
The rapidly changing metropolis at present enjoys an international reputation for its festivals, vibrant nightlife, contemporary architecture, and arts. Being home to people from over 180 nations, Berlin is a magnet for individuals who are attracted by its liberal lifestyle, urban eclecticism, and artistic freedom.
Contrary to the usual cliches about Germany, Berlin is a city with a laid back attitude and some of the liveliest nightlife in Europe. In Berlin today, there is everything from authentic beer halls and old Soviet era haunts right through to buzzing style bars and Latino nightclubs.
The climate is equally eclectic, with hot summer days giving way to occasionally freezing temperatures during the long grey winter. Todays experience is to laze through a summer day in the Tiergarten with the rabble of construction just out of earshot, sipping on a chilled Pilsner beer, while witnessing a city reinventing itself as one of Europes finest capitals.
By: Douglas Scott
