About Architectural design

1. Alcedo, Karen R.
Ilano, Karl Aaron P.
Noveno, Nathalie Claire B.
Roman
Architecture

2. Roman architecture is a style of architecture that was developed by the ancient Romans. It is characterized
by its use of concrete, arches, vaults, domes, and columns.
What is Roman Architecture?

3. Roman architecture was used for a variety of purposes, including public buildings, private
homes, and religious structures. The Romans were known for their engineering skills, and they
used these skills to create structures that were both beautiful and functional. Some of the
most famous examples of Roman architecture include the Colosseum, the Amphitheater, and
the Basilica.
What is Roman Architecture?

4. Frigidarium of Baths of Diocletian,
today Santa Maria degli Angeli
Roman Architecture Materials
Marble is not found especially close to Rome,
and was only rarely used there
before Augustus, who famously boasted that
he had found Rome made of brick and left it
made of marble, though this was mainly as a
facing for brick or concrete

5. The Romans made fired clay
bricks from about the beginning of
the Empire, replacing earlier sun-
dried mudbrick. Roman brick was
almost invariably of a lesser height
than modern brick, but was made in a
variety of different shapes and sizes.
Close-up view of the wall of the Roman shore fort at Burgh
Castle, Norfolk, showing alternating courses of flint and
brickwork.
Roman Architecture Materials

6. Roman Architecture Example
Dome of the Pantheon, inner
view

7. The amphitheater was, with the triumphal
arch and basilica, the only major new type of
building developed by the Romans. Some of the most
impressive secular buildings are the amphitheaters,
over 200 being known and many of which are well
preserved, such as that at Arles, as well as its
progenitor, the Colosseum in Rome. They were used
for gladiatorial contests, public displays, public
meetings and bullfights, the tradition of which still
survives in Spain and Portugal.
Roman Architecture Building Types
The Amphitheatre of Pompeii, built around 70 BC and buried
by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 79 AD, once hosted
spectacles with gladiators

8. The Roman basilica was a large public
building where business or legal matters
could be transacted. They were normally
where the magistrates held court, and
used for other official ceremonies, having
many of the functions of the modern town
hall.
Roman Architecture Building Types
The Aula Palatina of Trier, Germany (then part of the Roman
province of Gallia Belgica), built during the reign of Constantine
I (r. 306–337 AD)

9. Impact of Roman
Architecture
Roman architecture supplied the basic vocabulary of Pre-
Romanesque and Romanesque architecture, and spread across Christian Europe
well beyond the old frontiers of the empire, to Ireland and Scandinavia for
example. In the East, Byzantine architecture developed new styles of churches,
but most other buildings remained very close to Late Roman forms. The same can
be said in terms of Islamic architecture, where Roman forms long continued,
especially in private buildings such as houses and the Turkish bath, and civil
engineering such as fortifications and bridges.

10. Influence of Roman Architecture in the
Modern Architecture
The ideas and culture of ancient Rome have influenced the art, architecture,
science, technology, literature, language, and law of today. For example, the
sports stadiums we see today, with their oval shapes and tiered seating, derive
from the basic idea the Romans developed. The Romans also pioneered advances in
many areas of science and technology, establishing tools and methods that have
ultimately shaped the way the world does certain things. The Romans understood
the laws of physics well enough to develop aqueducts and better ways to aid water
flow.. They harnessed water as energy for powering mines and mills.

11. Preservation Efforts for Roman Architecture
The Italian government has taken several steps to preserve these structures, including the
establishment of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and the National Roman
Museum in Rome. These museums house many of the artifacts and architectural pieces that
have been recovered from ancient Roman sites.
In addition to museums, the Italian government has also established several programs to
preserve ancient Roman structures. For example, the Great Pompeii Project was launched in
2012 to restore and preserve the ancient city of Pompeii. The project has been successful in
restoring many of the structures in the city, including the House of the Faun and the
Amphitheater.
The Italian government has also established a program to preserve the Colosseum in Rome.
The program includes the restoration of the Colosseum’s underground chambers and the
construction of a new visitor center. The government has also established a program to
restore the Pantheon in Rome, which includes the restoration of the building’s roof and the
installation of a new drainage system.

12. Overall, Roman architecture has left a lasting legacy on the world.
The Romans were innovators in their time, and their ideas and
designs continue to influence the world today. The preservation of
ancient Roman architecture is essential to ensure that future
generations can appreciate the beauty and ingenuity of these
structures.
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