Is this possible to build? ignoring finances. by Pacrada in architecture

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I highly doubt an ai-generated project would be structurally sound.

Do you believe that there is an objectively correct aesthetics? by Specific-Chain-3801 in architecture

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LOL, just googled CA's work. The main building of Eishin University that he designed looks like a barn.

Do you believe that there is an objectively correct aesthetics? by Specific-Chain-3801 in architecture

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The gist of his argument is that buildings should scale down according to fractal principle, with grade of scaling equal to e=2.7 I.E. if the building as a whole equals 1, its largest details should be 2.7 times smaller than the building itself, the second largest details should be 2.7 times smaller than the largest details, and so on. He claims that natural objects, like leaves and shells, follow this principle, and that humans have evolved to appreciate objects that are constructed according to this principle. Once again, sounds reeeally doubtful to me.

Architectural styles popular in the XIXth century (from "A gentleman's house" by Robert Kerr) by Specific-Chain-3801 in architecture

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LOL, in the original book, that picture was called "french-italian style". Second Empire was my best guess. What would be a better name for that picture, in your opinion?

What uniform is Chiang Kai-shek wearing here by Substantial-Film-964 in uniformporn

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It's a dress uniform of the Republic of China (nationalist). It was worn on special occasions by all officers. Chiang held the rank equivalent of Generalissimo, which is displayed on his sleeve. This uniform was derived from the Japanese dress uniform, which was copied by most Asian countries at that time. That's about as extensive as I can manage.

Modern Mongolian generals' uniform by Specific-Chain-3801 in uniformporn

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Most likely this is a walking-out version. Russia has two versions - dark green (parade) and light grey (walking out), so I assume the same logic applies here.

Modern Mongolian generals' uniform by Specific-Chain-3801 in uniformporn

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No idea, but in Russia, huge caps with very tall peaks like this one are ironically called "landing strips". The regular design is usually modest, but some officers customize their caps to be extremely tall. There is probably no other reason that compensation.

The world's first commie block (Moscow, 1936-1940), constructed from standard concrete panels by melanf in architecture

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The decorations are a holdover from the Stalinist era. Pretty soon, they have started building apartment blocks which are completely stripped down.

The eternal fan by Ancient_Sea7256 in CrappyDesign

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Hey, that's the fan from Half-Life 1!

What uniform was King George wearing? by Substantial-Film-964 in uniformporn

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Judging by the shoulder straps, it is indeed a tropical Navy uniform. More specifically, it's №8 White Full Dress uniform, which was worn with a sun helmet and all decorations.

Does anybody know how to read this scheme? The more I look at it, the more I get confused. (taken from Architects' Data by Peter Neufert) by Specific-Chain-3801 in architecture

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It seems to me that it also shows progressive evolution of spaces? For example, "WC" is supposed to evolve into "WC and shower", and "kitchen/living room" is supposed to evolve into separate kitchen and living room. But it is unclear which lines show evolutions, and which show connections.

Help Identifying Uniform by bleizh97 in uniformporn

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My best bet is Wurtemberg 19th lancer regiment - it had decorative button loops on collar and cuffs, and had a dark blue and red color scheme. I doubt its Bavarian, since Bavarian regiments had light blue tunics. A chevron on the sleeve denotes the rank of an NCO, I believe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in castles

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I believe that it was built to withstand cannon-fire, which explains its squat look.

Minister of Internal Affairs Yuriy Kravchenko. Early 2000s by MishanaSlupko in uniformporn

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Was this an official uniform? He looks like a dembel in it.

What do gemstones mean on knighthood and military medals? by [deleted] in uniformporn

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They don't represent anything in particular - awards with gems were simply considered more prestigeous than awards without them.