2. BUILDING BLOCKS
The Temple of Venus is located in modern day
Rome. It was constructed in the 3rd century CE
by Emperor Hadrian. It is one of the oldest
building projects in the Velian Hill area of
Rome and has lasting influence on modern
porches and cellas.
3. KEY ISSUES
Cella: A cella is on the exterior of the
building, ornamented by columns
attached by a scalloped entablature. It
creates a “Dynamic play between the
round and rectilinear geometries.” Pg.
211, Ching
4. KEY ISSUES CONTINUED
The Temple honoring the
Goddess was finished
after Christianity was
made the religion of the
Roman state. (330 CE)
The Temple also used the
architectural element of a
porch. Porches are still
used in modern day
houses and government The Supreme Court is a
prime example of a
buildings. modern porch
5. KEY ISSUES CONTINUED
The porch and cella influence much of
architecture today. Government buildings,
college campuses, upper-class housing and
museums are all created in the image of the
Romans.
Forney Building : UNCG Forsyth Co. Courthouse B&B at Friendly, Greensboro
