Visit Museum of Structural History by Dominic Dalida https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure Discussion en-us 2019-04-02 02:13:02 UTC 2023-05-24 19:02:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f914.png Inca Structures (Mr Dalida) mrdalida https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/347455452 Built around 1400 by Inca masons by fitting stones with our mortar (Ashlar) to make it more earthquake proof.. more info ..

link: https://www.annees-de-pelerinage.com/machu-picchu-architecture-explained/]]> 2019-04-02 03:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/347455452 Castle of Good Hope (Jean-Mari) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898692 Known as the oldest surviving building in South Africa, and has been the center of civilian, political and military life in Cape Town since 1679. The yellow paint of the building was used to reduce the glare from the sunlight, and reflects less heat.in 1982 it was restored to its former glory.]]> 2019-04-16 07:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898692 Stonehenge(Dexter Dykeman) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898879 Located near Salisbury, this structure is over 3,000 years old. The stones used to build it was imported from Wales. Scholars are still not sure how the builders got the stones there, So it is a mystery that has gone unsolved, since the technology didn't allow it to happen.

]]> 2019-04-16 07:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898879 Bulguksa 불국사 (Chris Ahn) anto5710 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898927 Bulguksa was built in 528, the year after Buddhism was officially legallized by the Silla Dynasty of King Beopheung regime. In order to fulfil the wishes of his mother, Lady Yeongje and his wife, Queen Gi Yun, he built a temple with the names Beopryusa or Bulguksa. Later in 574, the temple was rebuilt by the Lady Jiso who was the mother of King Jinheung, and it is recorded that statues of Vairocana Buddha and Amita buddha were added at this time. ]]> 2019-04-16 07:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898927 Himeji Castle https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898929 The Himeji Castle, also known as the White Heron Castle or the White Egret Castle, was built in 1333. It is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan in the city of Himeji. The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 rooms with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. The Himeji Castle was originally a fort that was built on the top of Himeyama hill by Akamatsu Norimura . But, the fort was dismantled and rebuilt as Himeyama Castle in 1346, and then remodeled into Himeji Castle two centuries later. Himeji Castle was then significantly remodeled in 1581 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Toyotomi Hideyoshi had added a three-story castle keep. In 1600, Tokugawa Ieyasu had awarded Himeji castle to Ikeda Terumasa for his help in the Battle of Sekigahara. Ikeda Terumasa completely rebuilt the castle from 1601 to 1609, expanding it into a large castle complex.^[3] Several buildings were later added to the castle complex by Honda Tadamasa from 1617 to 1618.^[5] For over 400 years, Himeji Castle has remained intact, even throughout the extensive bombing of Himeji in World War II, and natural disasters such as the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake .]]> 2019-04-16 07:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898929 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898962 2019-04-16 07:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898962 Ephesus in Turkey https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898980 2019-04-16 07:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351898980 Easter Island https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899072 Easter Island is famous for its 887 monumental human statues, called moai, which were created by the early Rapa Nui people.
By Jerry

]]> 2019-04-16 07:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899072 Kinkakuji 金閣寺 (Chris Ahn) anto5710 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899192 Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto, whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement residence of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408.]]> 2019-04-16 07:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899192 Cheomseongdae 瞻星臺 (Chris Ahn) anto5710 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899552 Cheomseongdae 첨성대 is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea. Cheomseongdae means star-gazing tower in Korean. Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and possibly even in the world. It was constructed in the 7th century in Silla Dynasty, of which the capital was Seorabeol, or Gyeongju in now days.]]> 2019-04-16 07:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899552 Red Square Red Square is a city square in Moscow, Russia. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and now the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. Red Square is often considered to be the central square of Moscow since the city's major streets, which connect to Russia's major highways, originate in the square. https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899579 2019-04-16 07:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899579 Chichén Itzá (JUSTIN) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899771 2019-04-16 08:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899771 Nijou Castle 二条城 (Chris Ahn) anto5710 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899846 Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijoujou) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period. His grandson Iemitsu completed the construction of the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep.]]> 2019-04-16 08:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351899846 Stonehenge https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351900053 Stonehenge is a historical monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is basically a circular setting of large standing stones. Archaeologists believe that it was constructed between 3000BC to 2000 BC. Several research shows that the construction of Stonehenge was completed in several phases.
By Jerry]]> 2019-04-16 08:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351900053 Seokugram 석굴암 (Chris Ahn) anto5710 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351900304 Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the bhumisparsha mudra position. With the surrounding portrayals of gods, Bodhisattvas and disciples, all realistically and elaborately sculpted in high and low relief, it is considered as a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the East Asia. ]]> 2019-04-16 08:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/351900304 marienkirche (Tais 10ip1) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204433 The marienkirche is one of the most famous buildings in Poland. It is about 262 feet tall which enables it to overlook the entire old town square in Krakow. It was destroyed in the early 13th century but then was rebuilt in the early 14th century. It is a Gothic style building with bricks and stone works.

]]> 2019-04-17 05:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204433 The Sphinx Ddykeman https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204475 Great Sphinx of Giza, made out of limestone, it is a statue of a sphinx, and is located in Giza, Egypt. The sphinx measures some 240 feet (73 metres) long and 66 feet (20 metres) high. It features a lion's body and a human head adorned with a royal headdress. The statue was carved from a single piece of limestone, and pigment residue suggests that the entire Great Sphinx was painted. According to some estimates, it would have taken about three years for 100 workers, using stone hammers and copper chisels, to finish the statue. ]]> 2019-04-17 05:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204475 Hampi, India https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204743 2019-04-17 05:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204743 Stonehenge https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204994 Stonehenge is a historical monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is basically a circular setting of large standing stones. Archaeologists believe that it was constructed between 3000BC to 2000 BC. Several research shows that the construction of Stonehenge was completed in several phases.

]]> 2019-04-17 05:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352204994 Colosseum (Brian) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352206412 Located at the center of Rome, the Colosseum is an amphitheater built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete. After being devastated by the Great Fire of Rome, many bricks from the Colosseum were removed by an emperor to build his own tomb. ]]> 2019-04-17 05:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352206412 Red Square (Tony) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352206775

Red square(Krasnaya Ploshchad) locates in city center of Moscow, which is the capital city of Russia. It was built in 1924. Its Russian name "Krasnaya Ploshchad" means "red" and "beautiful". It was originally considered as a sacred place, today, it is used for official ceremonies.

]]> 2019-04-17 05:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352206775 Villa Savoye (justin) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352206853 Villa Savoye is a modernist villa in Poissy. It was built between 1928 and 1931 using

Reinforced concrete

]]> 2019-04-17 05:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352206853 Gwanghwamun 광화문(Chris Ahn) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352207076 Gwanghwamun is the south gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and it is the front gate of the palace. Although Gwanghwamun was the front gate to the king, it was gorgeous and gorgeous in terms of size and formality compared to the front gate of other palaces because it was the front gate of Gyeongbokgung, the royal palace of Joseon.]]> 2019-04-17 05:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352207076 Warwick Castle https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352207629 It's a castle built by William the conqueror, this time in 1068, the stone has been remodeled in the 12th century.A bit of history is this castle was home to the powerful Earls of Warwick, including Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, nicknamed in the 16th century of "King Maker" during the war of roses.
By: Jerry Lee ]]> 2019-04-17 05:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352207629 Trafalga Square (Chris Ahn) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352207691 Trafalgar Square is a public square in Westminster city centered around London, formerly known as Charing Cross. It celebrates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars of France and Spain, which took place on October 21, 1805, on the Cape Trafalgar coast.

]]> 2019-04-17 05:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352207691 Lincoln Memorial (Brian https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352208255 The Lincoln Memorial is a national memorial in the United States, built in honor of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The structure is built in the form of the Greek "Doric" temple. The statue of Abraham Lincoln stands (actually, he is sitting) 19 feet (5.8 m) tall from head to foot. The statue is built using Georgia white marble. The statue rests on an oblong pedestal made of Tennessee marble, measuring 10 feet (3.0 m) high, 16 feet (4.9 m) wide, and 17 feet (5.2 m) deep. Directly beneath this lies a platform also made of Tennessee marble about 34.5 feet (10.5 m) long, 28 feet (8.5 m) wide, and 6.5 inches (0.17 m) high. The structure's exterior echoes class Greek temples, built with Yule marble. The structure measures 189.7 by 118.5 feet (57.8 by 36.1 m) and is 99 feet (30 m) tall, and is surrounded by a peristyle of 36 fluted Doric columns.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Memorial#Sculptural_features ]]> 2019-04-17 06:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352208255 Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352208416 This is a destination where a lot of tourist visit, hundred of thousands of people. This is the place of William Shakespeare and it;s also situated in Warwickshire, it's just down the road.
By: Jerry Lee]]> 2019-04-17 06:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352208416 The Old Synagogue (Tais) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352208941 This Synagogue is one of the oldest Synagogues in Poland and the one of the most important Synagogues until the German invasion of WWI.

]]> 2019-04-17 06:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352208941 The Acropolis (Alison) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209023 The Acropolis is the most important ancient heritage of Greece it is an ancient citadel located on a rock above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. . It has been the main attraction of Athens since the 5th century BC, and is dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and protector of the city. The building are made of Limestone.
There are five major structures in it, The Parthenon, The Propylaea, The Temple of Athena Nike, The Erechtheion, and The Statue of Athena Promachos

]]> 2019-04-17 06:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209023 The Winter Palace (Tony) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209136 It was built in 16th century in the honor of Empress Elizabeth. At that time, it was used as a residence for every emperors
and empresses since Peter III. It was originally luxury and it was decorated further during the Nicholas I's era.In 19th century,
it became a meeting place for the provisional government. After Moscow became the capital city of Russia, The Winter Palace has served as a Museum. Today, it's known as one of the most famous building in St. Petersburg.]]> 2019-04-17 06:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209136 Hadrian's Wall (Jerry Lee) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209324 In around AD122, Hardrian which in the Roman Empire he ordered the building of an immense wall stretching over 80 miles from the east coast to the Britain to the west This impressive structure was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987… ]]> 2019-04-17 06:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209324 Tiananmen 天安门 aka Gate of Heavenly Peace (Brian) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209746 Built as an entrance to the imperial city, the gate is 66 metres (217 ft) long, 37 metres (121 ft) wide and 32 metres (105 ft) high. The gate has unique imperial roof decorations. Two stone columns, each with an animal on top of it, stands in front of the gate. In front of the gate are two lions standing in front of the gate and two more guarding the bridges.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen]]> 2019-04-17 06:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209746 Buckingham Palace, UK (Christina) christinaj0925 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209761 Located in the heart of UK, lies the Buckingham Palace. It is in the Westminster City, and the Queen lives here. It is one of UK’s top 20 “Historic Listed Buildings.”

The Buckingham Palace, originally called the Buckingham House, was built in 1703 for the Earl of Mulgrave, but became a Buckingham “Palace” for royals in 1761. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms in total, including bedrooms for staffs, offices, bathrooms, etc. There are over 40,000 lightbulbs in the palace before electricity was installed!

The Buckingham Palace was built in a Neoclassical style, with three wings around a central courtyard. It was originally constructed of Caen limestone, but later got refaced with Bath Stone.
You can find many architectures with a similar style around the United Kingdom - the towers, castles, and bridges - where ideas from places like Greece, Italy, and France flowed into England and integrated with the English style.

]]> 2019-04-17 06:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209761 Taj Mahal (Rohit) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209787 Taj Mahal means the “Crown of palaces" ivory white marble on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra in India. It was specially ordered in 1632 by the emperor Shah Jahan to his favorite wife which is Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was completed in 1653 at that time the cost was 32 million rupees which would be approximately 52.8 billion rupees (US $827 million) in 2015. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year and in 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of The World.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

]]> 2019-04-17 06:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352209787 Big Ben and the House of Parliament (Christina) christinaj0925 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352210000 The House of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower (aka Big Ben) is one of the most famous landmark and historical site of United Kingdom. The Big Ben weighs more than 13 tons is more than 96 meters tall. ]]> 2019-04-17 06:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352210000 https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352210324 2019-04-17 06:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352210324 Leeds Castle, Kent (Jerry Lee) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352991962 This is the loveliest castle in the world! This structure is over 900 years old. And why not stay over at the Stable Courtyard bedroom!]]> 2019-04-22 05:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352991962 marienkirche (Tais 10ip1) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992005 The marienkirche is one of the most famous buildings in Poland. It is about 262 feet tall which enables it to overlook the entire old town square in Krakow. It was destroyed in the early 13th century but then was rebuilt in the early 14th century. It is a Gothic style building with bricks and stone works. It is also apart of a tradition of playing the Hejnal ariacki, a trumpet piece on every hour. ]]> 2019-04-22 05:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992005 Louvre Museum (Sakura) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992148 The Louvre Museum is the world's largest museum and is also one of the historical monuments located in Paris, France. The Louvre was originally built as a defense mechanism, to be more precise a fortress, in the 16th century it was reconstructed to serve the royal palace. On August 10th 1793 it had been reconstructed and established as a museum, the Louvre now holds some of the most famous art pieces in the world (For example: The Mona Lisa).]]> 2019-04-22 05:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992148 Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire (Jerry Lee) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992282 Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined monasteries in England. It was founded in 1132, it enjoys a stunning situation in a tranquil valley beside a river. For more historical fact the maps of cathedrals, it was the battlefield and Anglo-Saxon sites in Britain.]]> 2019-04-22 05:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992282 Chichén Itzá (Chaikin) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992393 2019-04-22 05:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992393 St. Basil's Cathedral (Tony Sin) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992735 St. Basil's Cathedral is a church that is located in Red Square in Moscow. It was built under Ivan the Terrible, the Grand Prince of Moscow. It was the tallest building until the emergence of Ivan the Great Bell Tower. The shape of the building is like flame, which is very unique.
In 1990, the church became a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.]]> 2019-04-22 05:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/352992735 The Great Pyramids (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/353197608 The Great Pyramids are made up of an estimated 2.3 million rough limestone blocks. When the pyramids were completed, they were covered with white "casing stones" (slant-faced, flat-topped) made of highly polished white limestone. Along with rough limestone, pink granite was used for the interior walls of the pyramids. Basalt was used to cover the floor of the pyramids. The walls of the pyramid were made with mud bricks "cooked" in ovens to stay stronger and last longer.

The Great Pyramids are a significant part of the Egyptian culture. This monumental structure proves the amazing capabilities of human beings in the past. ]]> 2019-04-22 23:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/353197608 Forbidden City - Overview (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354670440 The Forbidden City is a palace complex in central Beijing. It served as the home for emperors for almost 500 years. The complex consist of 980 buildings in an area of over 180 acres. Its buildings are in the style of Chinese palatial architecture.

The entire Forbidden City is 961 m from North to South, and 753 m from East to West. In my city plan, I will only construct the outer wall, the moat, the Meridian Gate, the Gate of Supreme Harmony, and the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City]]> 2019-04-27 13:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354670440 Forbidden City - Outer Wall + moat (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354678131 Around the Forbidden City is a 7.9 m high wall constructed with rammed earth core, and layered with baked bricks on both sides of the wall. The walls are 8.62 m wide at the bottom, becoming thinner to 6.66 m wide at the top. Surrounding the wall is a 6 m deep and 52 m wide moat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City#Walls_and_gates]]> 2019-04-27 14:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354678131 Forbidden City - Meridian Gate (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354678219 The 37.95 m tall Meridian Gate is the southern (and largest) gate of the Forbidden City. It has a concave layout with 5 towers, appearing like a Phoenix. The central tower, with double roofs made of color-glazed tiles is 60 m long and 25 m wide. The towers set on a red support platform 12 m high. Three doors are visible from the front (at the center), and five doors are visible at the back (two more, one at the center on each of the "arms").

https://www.wonders-of-the-world.net/Forbidden-city/Description/Meridian-gate.php]]> 2019-04-27 14:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354678219 Forbidden City - Gate of Supreme Harmony (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354770325 The Gate of Supreme Harmony separates the first court from the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Guarded by two bronze lions, it is a symbol of imperial power. Built on marble foundations, it is 2 m tall and about 20 meters long. The building has a double glazed yellow tiled roof. On the ground floor are lined arcades, with 9 on the length and 4 on the width. The whole building has an area of 1300 sq meters.

https://www.wonders-of-the-world.net/Forbidden-city/Description/Gate-of-supreme-harmony.php]]> 2019-04-28 13:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354770325 Forbidden City - Hall of Supreme Harmony (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354771599 As the heart of the Forbidden City, it used to be the place where emperors received high officials and exercised their rule over the nation. Grand ceremonies and celebrations for the emperor were also held here. The hall is 35 m high (37.44 m including rooftop decorations), 63.96 m wide and 37.2 m long. There is a total of 72 pillars in 6 rows supporting the roof.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/forbidden/supreme.htm]]> 2019-04-28 14:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354771599 Great Wall of China (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354772083 Now declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall of China began construction in about 1450 AD. The early walls were under construction when China was under the rule of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Over the course of Chinese history, the wall has been destroyed, rebuilt, and extended several times. The wall is about 5 ~ 8 m high, and 6 m wide at the bottom and 5 m at the top. the total length of the wall is 8,851 km including other types of barriers (I will only be constructing a very small portion of the wall). The Great Wall was constructed using mostly brick, with stone used in the foundations, gates and other sections.

http://www.unmuseum.org/7wonders/greatwall.htm]]> 2019-04-28 14:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354772083 Shaolin Monastery / Shaolin Temple (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354773594 The Shaolin Temple is a Chan (禅) Buddhist temple believed to be founded in the 5th century CE. The temple has an area of 57,600 sq meters (160 m x 360 m). It has 7 main halls on the axis and 7 other halls around, with several yards around the halls.

I will be constructing the Mountain Gate, Forest of Steles, West Arrival Hall (aka Kung Fu Hall), and Heavenly Kings Palace Hall.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Monastery]]> 2019-04-28 14:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354773594 Temple of Heaven (Brian Chu) bcoysterbrain https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354774433 The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420 by the emperor who was also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City. Earth was represented by a square and Heaven by a circle.

Specifically, I will only be constructing the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. It is a triple-gabled circular building, 36 m in diameter and 38 m tall, built on a marble stone base. The building is built entirely of wood.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Heaven]]> 2019-04-28 14:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/354774433 Taj Mahal (Rohit) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356614500 Taj Mahal means the “Crown of palaces" ivory white marble on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra in India. It was specially ordered in 1632 by the emperor Shah Jahan to his favorite wife which is Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was completed in 1653 at that time the cost was 32 million rupees which would be approximately 52.8 billion rupees (US $827 million) in 2015. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year and in 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of The World.

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]]> 2019-05-03 14:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356614500 Qutub Minar (Rohit) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356616267 Qutub Minar is also spelled as Qutab Minar is a minaret in Delhi, India. Qutub Minar is a 73 meter tall tapering tower of five stories, with a 14.3 meters base diameter, reducing to 2.7 meters at the top of the peak. The first three stories of the Qutub Minar are made of Redstone and the last two are made of marble and sandstone. It contains a spiral staircase of 379 steps. Qutb ud Din Aibak founder of the Delhi Sultanate which is an area sketched over large parts of subcontinent, started construction of the Qutb Minar's first storey around 1192. In 1220, Qutb ud Din Aibak’s son-in-law Shamsuddin Iltutmish completed a further three stories. In 1369, a lightning strike destroyed the top story. Firoz Shah Tughlaq replaced the damaged story, and added one more.

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]]> 2019-05-03 14:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356616267 Victoria Memorial (Rohit) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356616616 The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building on the grounds by the bank of the Hooghly River, near Jawaharlal Nehru Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, which was built between 1906 and 1921. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria (1809–1901) and is now a museum and tourist destination. The building is 338 feet (103 m) by 228 feet (69 m) and rises to a height of 184 feet (56 m). It is constructed of white Makrana marble and is a memorial to an empress. In design, it connects to the Taj Mahal with its dome, four subsidiaries, octagonal-domed, terrace, and domed corner towers. The Victoria Memorial was funded by Indian states, individuals of the British Crown and the British government in London.

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]]> 2019-05-03 14:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356616616 Gateway of India (Rohit) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356616885 The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20^th century in Mumbai, India. The monument was created to show respect the landing of King Emperor George V and Queen Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder which was a pier in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) on their visit to India in 1911. The monument is an arch built in yellow basalt and indissoluble concrete, 26 meters (85 feet) high, the central dome is 48 feet (15 meters) in diameter and 83 feet (25 meters) above the ground at its highest point. The arch is of Muslim style while the decorations are of Hindu style. The final design of George Wittet was sanctioned in 1914 and the construction of the monument was completed in 1924. The monument's design is a combination of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. On each side of the arch, there are large halls with the capacity to hold 600 people.

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]]> 2019-05-03 14:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356616885 India Gate (Rohit) https://padlet.com/mrdalida/CIS3DModStructure/wish/356617339 The India Gate (originally called the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located in New Delhi, India. The 42-metre (138-foot)-tall India Gate, stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone and rises in stages to a huge moulding. The India Gate hexagon complex, with a diameter of about 625 meters, covers approximately 306,000 m² in area. India Gate is a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War. 13,300 servicemen's names, including some soldiers and officers from the United Kingdom, are inscribed on the gate. The All-India War Memorial in New Delhi was designed by Edwin Lutyens, who was not only the main architect of New Delhi, but a leading designer of war memorials.

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