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The World Of Architecture – Grandeur Of The Past And Challenges Of The Present

History is replete with excellent examples of architectural marvels around the world. Each wonder of the world is unique in its own way and has stood the test of time with pride and grandeur. Read more.<br>

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The World Of Architecture – Grandeur Of The Past And Challenges Of The Present

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  1. Article: Avarchitectsbuild.com THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURE – GRANDEUR OF THE PAST AND CHALLENGES OF THE PRESENT History is replete with excellent examples of architectural marvels around the world. Each wonder of the world is unique in its own way and has stood the test of time with pride and grandeur. They are liked for their signature style that reflected the psyche of the ruler. Be it the Islamic architecture masterpieces that are known for their minarets and domes, The Greek buildings for their tall pillars and huge structures of public recreation, The Rajput structures for their intricate carvings on stone and of course the world renowned TajMahal for its filigree work – each style stands unparalleled. In the modern day context, high rise buildings and towers in USA with their support only on steel structures make for an awesome sight. The sky-scrappers of Toronto in Canada hold their own story of pride for the country. Coming to the eastern side of the globe, the Burj-Kalifa of Dubai is no less a marvel. Standing tall near the sea with a tennis court at such a height is a feat unthinkable! Moving to the southern hemisphere the lotus shaped Sydney Opera House has inspired many more building around the world. Similarly, the English buildings in its colonies still stand with equal pomp in stone structures. The churches around the world for their colored glass windows are a delight even today. Coming to individual houses, the traditional villas of Europe have a signature style of their own like the French Riviera, The Roman Belvedere, Renaissance villa – all of which are replicated in modern world. They have inspired architects to borrow whole or part of it that interests their clients. Washington DC, located in the eastern part of USA is the capital of the country. It had its early settlers as the European colonists and the tribes which existed indigenously. It is hot in summers and cold winters with snowfall. It was designed by a French architect, therefore, the presence of broad roads and European influence cannot be ruled out. The city was formed with land donated by neighboring Virginia and Maryland. Today the city has huge number of immigrant settlers which poses a challenge to the custom home builders in Northern VA. A person away from home and his roots always wishes to have the flavor of his native country in their new home. Care is needed to maintain a fine balance between the design and construction. Northern Virginia custom home builders need to give a patient ear to their customers need and fine tune their designs to adapt to the city and its style. A company that consists of architects, civil engineers and layout designers are much needed to take projects on turnkey basis. As Washington DChas many immigrant settlers,they would buy an already constructed house and wish to renovate it to suit their taste and functional value. Custom home builders in Northern Virginia are posed with this global challenge of customizing houses and rendering them with the status that a buyer would be ecstatic to call it his abode. For more information on custom home builders Northern VA, visit Avarchitectsbuild.com. ABOUT THE AUTHOR John James Grayson is an expert architect who also loves writing many interesting articles and blogs, helping people in making the right choices for their home construction projects. He recommends AVArchitectsBuild.com as the best name to trust if you are looking for Northern Virginia custom home builders.

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