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**What makes Venezuela unique from an architectural or urban planning perspective? **
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The architecture in Venezuela is wonderful, because we can explore any type of architecture. Here the climate is for all, we have the moorlands where buildings must be designed for cold climates, and the plains, where the stifling heat, must be the primary key to design.

"Caracas, the capital of heaven" It's an old phrase that identified Caracas in the 60's. The architecture was done in Caracas was wonderful, because due to its climate, is ideal for the design of any building. Its mild climate, the days of blue and, the green that surrounds the whole city, allow it to make magnificent buildings. That can be since experimental or even traditional. Also, economic conditions in the country, allows buildings can be made of reinforced concrete. Concrete is a very noble material that can be adapted to almost any shape.

A good example of architecture in Venezuela, particularly the architecture in Caracas, is the University Central. Designed by the architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva, and declared a UNESCO heritage site in 2000. It is known as "the house that overcomes the shadows." And the best example in the compound, is the covered plaza of the principal-ship.

Here all the arts are integrated with the architecture. In the large covered plaza, find murals, sculptures, paintings, and others. The interesting thing about this place is the play of light, shadows and colors that occur inside.



COLOR In the covered plaza, predominates gray, because the concrete it was built, is in sight. However, Carlos Raúl Villanueva, appointed strategic locations to place sculptures and murals that reflect their colors into the plaza. Because gray is a neutral color, the murals stand out inside

LIGHT AND TEXTURE The most prominent feature of this place is the light. Carlos Raul Villanueva made a study of the solar incidence in this space, to put walls perforated that allow the passage of light, and this change at different times of day, producing a beautiful effect. He also opened circles on the ceiling that allow the passage of light. Just at noon the light is completely perpendicular, like a spotlight, is a very impressive effect.

RHYTHM In the covered plaza, rhythm is given by the structure that goes in one direction, while the drawing of the floor is on another. Also the perforated walls create a rhythm.

CIRCULATION The circulation is completely horizontal, because the plaza is on one level. Although the side has two ramps to get to the second floor of the auditorium, which is annexed to the square. The main entrance to the plaza, is through another square, which is totally opposed to the covered plaza because it is open. The main entrance is at the center of the rectory building and are recognized due to a large roof, which invites people to enter.

The plaza covered is the most beautiful example of architecture in Venezuela. It is the nicest place to be and where we can all learn about the wonders that can be built in this country.