Historical Architecture

 

Golden Gazebo

7"x 5x5"

Paper, Wood, Gold Paint

Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1830

This church was built by the group of first presbyterian congregation in Florida. They made plans to construct a house of worship and immediately did so. Construction started in 1825 and was finished in 1830. The overall cost for the building and property was around $6000. 

The Lightner Museum (formerly The Hotel Alcazar), 1888

This museum was previously a spanish renaissance style luxury hotel called the Alcazar but was transitioned into a museum in the 1900s. Built by Henry Flagler, the museum is filled with history and elegances. The interior serves as a time capsule of the gilded age adorned sophisticatedly.

Creating a model that combines both the architecture of these buildings meant blending specific elements together. The Lightner Museum with its gilded golden charm, and the Memorial Presbyterian Church with its ornate dome and arches. The gazebo I made adopts these nuances resulting in a blend of eras.

Touch of Green

Paper, Wood, Ink

10" x 5" x 5 1/2"

The Lightner Museum (formerly The Hotel Alcazar), 1888

This museum was previously a spanish renaissance style luxury hotel called the Alcazar but was transitioned into a museum in the 1900s. Built by Henry Flagler, the museum is filled with history and elegances. The interior serves as a time capsule of the gilded age adorned sophisticatedly.

The Villa Zorayda, 1883

This building was built in the late 1800s by a man named Franklin W. Smith. Smith built this to be his winter home designing it be resemble places from his many travels, specifically influenced by the Alhambra Palace, in Granada Spain.

Creating this paper model that blends these two styles of architecture resulted in a unique blend. The Lightner Museum offers spanish like details while the Villa Zorayda contributes exotic elements. The combination of these styles is reflected in the work, the rounded roof, vines, and wood color specifically.