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  2. 2 days ago · The Colosseum, Rome, c. 70–80 AD. Ancient Roman architecture adopted the external language of classical ancient Greek architecture for the purposes of the ancient Romans, but was different from Greek buildings, becoming a new architectural style. The two styles are often considered one body of classical architecture.

  3. 22 hours ago · The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia. Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture.

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  4. 4 days ago · Thomas Ustick Walter (born Sept. 4, 1804, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died Oct. 30, 1887, Philadelphia) was an American architect important for the quality and influence of his designs based upon ancient Greek models.

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  5. 4 days ago · Otto Wagner (born July 13, 1841, Penzing, near Vienna—died April 11, 1918, Vienna) was an Austrian architect and teacher, generally held to be a founder and leader of the modern movement in European architecture. Wagner’s early work was in the already-established Neo-Renaissance style.

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  6. 4 days ago · This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Vitruvius was a Roman architect, engineer, and author of the celebrated treatise De architectura (On Architecture), a handbook for Roman architects. Little is known of Vitruvius’ life, except what can be gathered from his writings, which are somewhat obscure on ...

  7. 5 days ago · An architect is a licensed professional who specializes in designing and constructing buildings. They can work on virtually any structure, including amusement park rides, barns, bridges, factories, houses, and schools. Architects have extensive knowledge of building materials, design principles, safety procedures, and zoning laws.

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