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=Venezuela Unique=

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Introduction
=In this presentation are shown different urban elements of Venezuela, in which can be identified the seven concepts of this course: color, lights, texture, acoustics, rhythm, vertical & horizontal circulation, and space & scale. = The expression of these concepts is what makes Venezuela unique from an architectural and urban planning perspective. media type="custom" key="10013317"

Color
For many years, color has been used by Venezuelan artist to express their creativity. One way artists have found is the creation of murals. These urban artistic elements are displayed all over the Venezuelan cities. In Caracas, we can identify some of the most relevant. media type="custom" key="10013321" Zapata’s Mural in the Francisco Fajardo Highway.  Patricia Van Dalen’s Mural in Prados del Este Highway.

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Light
Light can be to highlight the importance of a structure, symbol or a building. The Maracaibo’s Bridge is one of Venezuela’s most important structures, so it is highlighted in colors by the night. One symbol that is seen from all Caracas City is the Avila Cross, which is an important symbol in Christmas and has a particular shine by the night, so all the citizens can watch it from their homes. The Multinational Secures Building’s lighting is another use of light in the Venezuelan architecture; it changes its combination of colors with different patterns and rhythm. media type="custom" key="10013333"



Texture
Through Venezuelan architecture, we can identify different textures. In Merida, we can find the rough Stone Chapel. The entire structure is made with stones from the cold mountains. The wood is another element of decoration we can find in Venezuelan architecture. We can appreciate its scratchy design in this Building Hall. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Poliedro of Caracas has a particular ceiling, from the distance it seems to be very prickly. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">One of the most important buildings in Caracas is covered with glass panel. Look from the outside, it reflects the sky and appear to have a slick surface. media type="custom" key="10013341"



Acoustics
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">In Venezuela, we can find many places in which we can appreciate acoustics. These places are regularly halls, theaters, and bands shell. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Between the most relevant are: Teresa Carreño´s Theater, The Caracas´ Municipal Theater, the Ateneo de Caracas, the Maracay Bands shell and the Bello Monte Band Shell. media type="custom" key="10013343"



Rhythm
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Rhythm can be found in many places and architectural aspects of Venezuelan structures. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In the Aula Magna of the Central University of Venezuela, rhythm can be represented in the ceiling decorations. The shape and the color of those suspended panels are used to generate a sense of rhythm. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sculptures are all over the city. Some of them have patterns and elements that bring rhythm into the places they are located. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Nearby a highway, we can find two kinetic sculptures that use rhythm to create art. The Soto´s Sphere and “Los Cerritos” sculpture.

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Circulation
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Circulation is an important urban planning aspect. In Venezuela, we can appreciate different path of circulation. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">There is a main structure that is crossed in the middle by an important avenue in Caracas. The Simon Bolivar Center, placed near the Silencio Towers, is a building that offers linear circulation of vehicles and pedestrians, and a square right above it. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Other curious structure is the Helicoid of Caracas. Its spiral path is one element of its horizontal and vertical circulation that makes it a particular place.

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Space & Scale
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Finally, we can appreciate in Venezuelan architecture some structures that highlight for its dimensions, and make Venezuela unique. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Vigen de la Paz monument. The Vigen de la Coromoto Sanctuary. The giant Four and Tinaja of Barquisimeto. The giant mangos of San Carlos.

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**Conclusion** <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">In conclusion, the combination of all these concepts expressed in the Venezuelan architecture, generate spaces and structures of unique value. These structures, made by famous Venezuelan and international artists are considered very important parts of the heritage assets. Finally, is important to explain that Venezuela have much more landscapes and features, that made it Unique and beautiful, were not considered in this project.

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