In this activity, you will conduct research on a famous work of architecture from the 1800s and write a report about the work and the architect who created it. You will then cre…

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In this activity, you will conduct research on a famous work of architecture from the 1800s and write a report about the work and the architect who created it. You will then create an architectural drawing.

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Directions and Analysis
Task 1: Researching an Architectural Work of the 1800s
Use the Internet and other available resources to conduct basic research on architecture from the 1800s. Select a building designed by a significant (influential) architect from that period, and then write a paper about the building and architect. Make sure you include the following:

About the architect
basic biographical information
education
how the architect influenced society and design

About the building/work
main materials used
structural considerations
technology and tools used during construction