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Originally the entire ceiling would have been polychromed blue and white. Most of this is gone with the ages so pardon the overstaturation as I was trying to bring up the blues to experience who it would have felt under that sparkling blue dome on a hot sunny day.
The domed roofs represent caves as Mahoma received his inspiration for the Koran directly from the Archagel Gabriel in the now famous cave at Hira. The stalactites are an essential decorative element throughout the world of Islam.
Architectural detail on the ceiling of the playhouse. (nearly 11 feet up)
The ceilings and walls are all insulated. The windows in the dormers open to allow ventilation.
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Rila Monastery, Bulgaria: I took countless pictures of this ceiling facade over a balcony towering high above me. Tourists were not permitted access to the upper floors of the monastery unless they are staying there. It is apparently really cheap accommodation though if the public toilets are anything to go by, I am not sure how comfortable.
its on my ceiling. look at it every day when i wake up, every night when i fall asleep.
this ones on brvn's ceiling.
Uffizi Gallery Tribune Cupola. Encrusted Shells adorn this cupola ceiling. I was so enthralled by the magnificent ceilings in Italy!
hanging in the Cardrona Hotel (est. 1863). funny to see this practice on the other side of the world.
I bought a sheet of 4' x 4' "cull" drywall from HD.
(that's what they salvaged from sheets that are dropped by people)
for $4
I cut them up and fit it in the ceiling.
Sounds easy.. but my shoulders are dead after numerous times of lifting, fitting, and repeat.
inside the Indiana World War Memorial / Indianapolis, Indiana
/ architects: Walker and Weeks 1919 -1926
This is about the center third (or slightly less) of the Great Hall. It's normally the Hall of Armor; right now its walls are covered with selections from the DIA's European collection (most of the collection being in storage during the current construction project).
Ferns Castle was built in the 13th century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall. Originally, the castle formed a square, with large corner towers. Only half of the castle now remains. The most complete tower contains a fine circular chapel, with carved ornament. The tower also has several original fireplaces and a vaulted basement. Archaeological excavations revealed a rock- cut ditch outside the castle walls.