2025｜Architecture｜3 sketches and rhino artwork
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- 3 sketches and rhino artwork
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- pencil and rhino
Artist Statement
1. Eiffel Tower
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Era: Industrial Era / Belle Époque
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Time: 1887–1889 (completed in 1889)
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Place: Paris, France
Located on the Champ de Mars, near the Seine River.
2. The Pyramids (specifically the Great Pyramid of Giza)
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Era: Ancient Egypt / Old Kingdom
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Time: Around 2580–2560 BCE
(4th Dynasty, reign of Pharaoh Khufu) -
Place: Giza, Egypt
Located on the Giza Plateau, just outside Cairo.
3. Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Era: Medieval Period / Romanesque Architecture
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Time: Construction started in 1173, completed in 1372 (with long interruptions)
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Place: Pisa, Italy
One architectural structure I admire is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Built in the 12th century, its famous tilt—caused by an unstable foundation—turned a construction flaw into a global icon. I believe it should be preserved as-is rather than reimagined for the future. The tower’s uniqueness lies in its imperfection, and changing it would erase its historical and cultural significance. While some architecture can benefit from modernization, the Leaning Tower serves as a powerful reminder of medieval engineering, human error, and resilience. Preserving it allows future generations to appreciate its story and the lessons it represents.