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SUBMITTED TO:
Ar. ANUBHAV MITTAL
SUBMITTED BY:
NIVEDITA TIWARI
B.ARCH IV YEAR VII SEM
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,
APEX GROUP OF
INSTITUTIONS
CONTENTS
1. SITE INTRODUCTION
2. ABOUT ARIZONA
3. HISTORY
4. CULTURE
5. TROPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
6. TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION
7. VEGETATION
8. MATERIALS USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
9. ARCHITECTURE IN ARIZONA
10. BIBLIOGRAPHY
HISTORY
Arizona was first travelled by Europeans in the 14 th and 15th centuries , when
Spanish explorers ventured into the area from Mexico.
Mexico broke free from Spain in 1821 , an event when Arizona area fall under the
jurisdiction of New California.
On February 14, 1912 , Arizona became the last continental state to achieve its
statehood.
Arizonas economic boom started with the mining industry of the 17 th century.
Cotton , copper , and ranching became vital economic stimuli during the late 1800s
and the early 1900s.
After the turn of the 20th century , the Santa Fe Railroad reached the Colorado river
, opening this remarkable area to american eyes for the first time.
Over the decades that followed , Arizonas Grand Canyon became the iconic symbol
within the state and tourism quickly became the centre of Arizonas economy.
CULTURE
The culture of Arizona is a mesmerizing variety of influences from the
neighboring states.
Phoenix is the heart and soul of contemporary Arizona , but is better known for
its unique desert landscapes , natural landmarks and mexican influences.
Arizonas cuisine personifies a conocation of Western and Mexican blends ,
while Native America crafts are profoundly evident across the landscape.
TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
HIGH PLATEAU averaging between 5000 to 7000 feet in elevation in the
northeast.
2. MOUNTAIN RANGES
3. DESERT EXPANSE
TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
4. GRAND CANYON PANAROMIC VIEW
VEGETATION
Arizona has a diverse range of vegetation.
1.Aluminium
2. Knapped flint
3. Fabric
4. Daub
5. Glass
6. Terracotta
7. York stone
8. Oak
ARCHITECTURE IN ARIZONA
BIBLIOGRAPHY
www.iexplore.com
arizonaexperience.org
www.arizona.com
www.wrcc.dri.edu
Google earth