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Comparison of Architectures: Total Marks: 5 Due Date: October 22, 2012 (Monday) Assignment Type: Individual

The document outlines an assignment for a class on architecture comparing old styles. Students must write an 8-page handwritten report comparing the architectural elements and building techniques of 7 ancient styles - Ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, and Islamic. Using 2 specified reference books, students must analyze parameters like plans, columns, walls, roofs, molding, and ornament. They also must explain which old architecture inspired them most with reasoning. The report is due October 22nd and references and page numbers are required. Plagiarism is prohibited.

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Comparison of Architectures: Total Marks: 5 Due Date: October 22, 2012 (Monday) Assignment Type: Individual

The document outlines an assignment for a class on architecture comparing old styles. Students must write an 8-page handwritten report comparing the architectural elements and building techniques of 7 ancient styles - Ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, and Islamic. Using 2 specified reference books, students must analyze parameters like plans, columns, walls, roofs, molding, and ornament. They also must explain which old architecture inspired them most with reasoning. The report is due October 22nd and references and page numbers are required. Plagiarism is prohibited.

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Architecture & Town Planning (CE - 4702) Assignment 1

COMPARISON OF ARCHITECTURES

Total Marks: 5
Due Date: October 22, 2012 (Monday)
Assignment type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare a handwritten short report (Max 8 pages) on comparison of old architectures. Use blank
pages and utilize both sides of the page. Mention your name and page number on each page.
Reference books are recommended to be referred. Brief and to the point explanations with free hand
sketches are required. Plagiarism is not allowed.

TASK NO.1 [4 Marks]


Compare following architectures
 Ancient Near East (Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian)
 Egyptian
 Greek
 Roman
 Byzantine
 Gothic
 Islamic

On the basis of following parameters;


1. Architectural elements (plans, columns, walls, roofs, moulding, and ornament)
[Reference book 1]

2. Building Techniques and Processes.


[Reference book 2]

TASK NO.2 [1 Mark]


Explain which architecture has inspired you the most with logical reasoning.

Reference books
1. “A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method” 5th Edition by Banister Fletcher.
Soft copy is attached with email.
2. “Sir Banister Fletcher’s A History of Architecture”, 2th Edition, Edited by Dan Cruickshank.
UOL Library reference no. 720.9 CRU-H 1999 400209.

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Lahore (UOL), Lahore, Pak Course Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Rehan Masood

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