https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j The Leaning Tower of Pisa en-us 2019-09-24 14:57:30 UTC 2023-02-23 07:33:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.pics/1/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f1ee-1f1f9.png robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/388903052 Of all the beautiful and famous tourists spots in Italy, The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of them. The tower is well known for its leaning built. This is located behind the Pisa Cathedral and it is one of the oldest building in the city.]]> 2019-09-24 15:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/388903052 robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/388906825  “Form ever follows function.”  – Louis Sullivan

The element of art plays a big role in architecture, it refers not only to the shape, but also to the length, width, and depth of an art. In line with this, the form and function are also important in a way that without these two parts, the architecture would not be complete and people who would want to admire it would not be able to appreciate it more. The form of an architecture always gives the first impression, that is why it is important to always consider this. While on the other hand, the function is the things you do inside that building that makes people want to come back to the place. 

]]> 2019-09-24 15:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/388906825 robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/388915070 2019-09-24 15:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/388915070 robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389017606 The construction of the Leaning Tower began in the 1173, it was eventually finished in the mid 1300s.]]> 2019-09-24 17:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389017606 robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389019642 The first architects that started the construction were unknown. However, Mr. Bonanno Pisano and Gherardo din Gherardo were the architects of the first phase of the work that were most noticed.

In 1275, the second phase of construction started and the work was passed down to Giovani di Simone. After him came Tommaso Pisano, who finished the Tower in 1372.

]]> 2019-09-24 17:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389019642 robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389033336 When the construction began, the soft surface where the tower is located  contained a shifting soil, which began to make the tower lean. Over the centuries, it became clear that the tower was literally falling at a slow pace per year. Today, the tower is five meters off perpendicular.

Architects and engineers tried to fix the problem. However, it just kept leaning.

]]> 2019-09-24 17:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389033336 robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389082913 In architecture, there are always two forms that are always considered. These are the interior & exterior. When a person goes inside the tower, there is nothing really exciting about it because it is only a bell tower that brings a person up to the top to sound the bell. However, the exterior is something to be amazed about. The exterior is made up of solid rocks that in the midst of collapsing, the rocks still stick together. Also, there are beams that support the tower and it is made up of ionic columns.]]> 2019-09-24 19:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389082913 robertoben_garcia https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389091479 Furthermore, the function of the tower was to be the bell tower of nearby churches. The reason why the city of Pisa decided to build a tower is because to show how important the city is. The people also built other religious buildings such as cathedrals, a cemetery and a lot more. Today, the leaning tower is not as often used as before. Wherein, it became a tourist spot to earn money.]]> 2019-09-24 19:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/robertoben_garcia/ya70rqq6yl6j/wish/389091479