Sandy Becker took photos of various architectural elements in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona between March and April 2015. The photos highlight styles and features such as domes, arches, columns, and ornamentation seen at historic buildings. By presenting these structural elements in black and white, Becker aims to observe, engage with, and discover the historic inspiration of the past and importance of preserving architectural beauty for the future. The photos are accompanied by descriptions of each element's characteristics and location.

1. SANDY BECKER
INT115
I SEE THE WORLD IN A NEW WAY

2. “Without and eye to the past
the community can neither recognize
how it achieved its current form and
unique personality nor build on that
history and character”Preserve Historic Phoenix Adopted by the Phoenix
City Council Jan. 21, 2015
Walking inspires you to observe, engage and discover the historic inspiration
of our past and the importance of preserving the beauty for our future.
Presenting structural design elements in black and white which highlight
beautiful historic details and textures to see the world in a new way.

3. § A dome is the result of rotating an arch around a central point
§ Location: Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix, Arizona
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015
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DOME

4. Relief Carving
§ A Relief Carving is a sculpture
raised or projected from a flat
material
§ Location: St. Mary’s Basilica,
Downtown Phoenix, AZ.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015

5. § Filigree is delicate and intricate designs made of metalwork
§ Location: Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix AZ.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015
FILAGREE

6. Pointed ARCH
§ A Pointed Arch is a
characteristic of Gothic
Architecture
§ Location: Tanner Chapel
A.M.E. Church,
Downtown Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015

7. § Repetitive Dentil used below a cornice in classical architecture
§ Location: Children’s Museum Of Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015
DENTIL

8. Post and Lintel
§ A Post and Lintel are
vertical columns
topped with a
horizontal beam
§ Location: Scottsdale
Civic Center Library,
Scottsdale, Az.
§ Taken: March 21st,
2015

9. § This type of Arch is a
rounded arch used by
the Romans
§ Location:
§ Maricopa County
Court House
§ Luhr’s Tower
§ Taken : March 19th,
2015
ARCH

10. § Pediment nonstructural element in classic architecture with
dentil design detail.
§ Location: Domestic Arts and Sciences - U of A - Downtown Phx.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015
PEDIMENT

11. PILASTER
§ Pilaster a ornamental
function used to give the
appearance of a column
§ Location: Bitters &
Twisted, Luhr’s
Building, Downtown
Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015

12. § Corinthian Capitol is one of three orders of Greek architecture
and can be identified by the use of acanthus leaves
§ Location: Monroe School, Downtown Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken : March 19th, 2015
CORINTHIAN CAPITOL

13. Doric Column
§ The Doric column is
the most simple of
the 3 orders with a
square top and no base.
§ Location: Monroe
School, Downtown
Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken: March 19th,
2015

14. § A Colonnade is evenly spaced columns supporting a entablature.
§ Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Scottsdale, Az.
§ Taken: March 21st, 2105
COLONNADE

15. § The Ionic Order is recognized by the use of volutes or spiral scrolls
§ Location: Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015
IONIC

16. § An Arcade is consecutive arches supported by a covered walkway.
§ Location: The Heard Museum, Downtown Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken March 22nd, 2015
ARCADE

17. Cornice Bracket
§ The bracket is a decorative
architectural element used
to structurally support a
Cornice.
§ Location: Domestic Arts and
Sciences –U of A –
Downtown Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015

18. § Adobe is a mud brick made with clay, sand, water and straw.
§ Location : Jim Sudal Ceramic Design, Old Town Scottsdale, Az.
§ Taken: April 24th, 2015
ADOBE

19. § Quatrefoil is used as a decorative window framework. In ancient
times found above a Gothic arch filled with stained glass.
§ Location: 4246 N. Craftsman Street, Downtown Scottsdale, Az.
§ Taken: April 24th, 2015
Quatrefoil

20. § Balustrade is a low wall made of decorative posts and a long
rail located on a balcony or staircase.
§ Location: St. Mary’s Basilica, Downtown Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken: March 19th, 2015
Balustrade

21. § Cabriolet Leg 18th Century English Queen Anne - Chippendale
§ Location: My home Scottsdale, Arizona
§ Taken: April 25th, 2015
CABRIOLE
LEG

22. § Greek Fret from the Greek Geometric Period and found in Greek
and Roman architectural friezes.
§ Location: Luhr’s Building, Downtown Phoenix, Az.
§ Taken, March 19th, 2015
Greek Fret

23. All photos captured and edited by me
Sandy Becker
INT 115
Final Project