London, Paris And St Petersburg In 1800. An Analysis

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London, Paris and Saint Petersburg around 1800

Architecture is essential to society because it does not only provide a physical environment where people live, but at a deeper level, architecture provides an expression of human civilization at a certain point of time, which endures through the years for future generations to study and appreciate. In fact, architectural design can shape a person's future aspirations, and the direction and tendency by which he is able to fulfill his goals (Yick, 2015). In line with this assertion, this paper will discuss the architectural cultural of London, Paris, and Saint Petersburg in 1800.

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Uniformity, symmetry and a careful attention to the proportion, not only in the overall arrangement but also …show more content…

Based on the discussion above, the architecture in London, Paris and St Petersburg in 1800 differs. In London, uniformity, symmetry and a careful attention to the proportion and details characterized its domestic architecture. However, when the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 ended, a new style of architecture was embraced. As such, large impressive terraces were built, and they remained a very popular form of housing for the rich people. In Paris, the architectural design came into existence when Baron Hausmaan embarked on a radical project to rebuild Paris in order to address over population and resolve the strained infrastructure. The widening of streets allowed people to add extra height to buildings. Further, Napoleon and Haussmann yearned to modernize Paris, but they wanted to adhere to a more classical type of architecture. This resulted to building constructions with neoclassicism styles. As for Saint Petersburg, the city's architectural design was the result of professionals and artists' travel from one city to another. Their expertise shaped St Petersburg. Other than that, Peter the Great also wanted his city to be unlike any other in Russia that is why he filled St Petersburg with Venetian canals, baroque …show more content…

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