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The Purdue Bell Tower: A Monument of Brick, Limestone, and Legacy
“One Brick Higher” “On January 19, 1894, Purdue University dedicated Heavilon Hall, an engineering laboratory with a tower that soared above the modest skyline of the fledgling campus. Four days later, the structure lay in ruins, destroyed by explosion and fire. Amid the shock and tears of the disaster, Purdue President James Smart issued a…
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The Five Orders: Vaults and Decorative Ceiling Elements
Explore five iconic ceiling styles—rib vault, fan vault, barrel vault, lacunar, and Chinese caisson—in this architectural guide. Learn how these structural and ornamental ceiling elements shaped Gothic cathedrals, Roman temples, and Chinese palaces. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, students, and travelers.
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The Five Orders: Classical Orders
“The Five Orders” is a weekly series of blogs where we try to expand your architecture vocab 5 words at a time. Join us this week to learn about the five orders themselves: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Composite, and Tuscan!
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