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What do buildings in your country look like?

Buildings in the Kiravian Empire are generally rectangular or composite-shaped structures built from stone, metal, or cement. They generally have many rooms, no matter their area. We like to include domes, pyramids, arches, and subterranean extsnions. Interiors are typically painted or decorated with wood or stone. We use many walls in the interior of buildings, and spacious, open areas between rooms are uncommon. The guiding concept behind Kiravian architecture is that each part of the building should havea a character that contributes to that of the structure as a whole.

Calizorinstanian Architecture is a mix of Spanish-Grenada/ Medieval English/Modern English architecture, with the fancy curls of the Spanish, and homes are influenced by the Roman villas, and the Presidential Palace has a Moorish look to it.

A predominate feature of early Alfegos architecture is dome shapes: most old buildings in the capital are shaped like a dome.

Now, there is more of a movement towards the towering glass and steel structures taht dominate most cities: most new buildings are made from a special glass that lets out almost no heat, used in military applications. This solves the problem of heat loss.

Most buildings also have a hollow in the roof to collect water.

Architecture in Vetalia is tied to status, with the more elaborate and expensive the work representing a higher place in society. In addition, it's immediately recognizable for the darker materials used in construction, especially darker granites and cements. The most popular colors for interiors are gold, silver, burgundy, royal blue and purple, and the interiors of the wealthiest dwellings use copious amounts of rare woods and precious metals in their interiors, to a point that is almost gaudy in many cases.

The dark exteriors of the buildings produce an interesting contrast with the large amounts of glass and metallic plating used in buildings, helping to bring out important details. Organic structures are the most common inspiration for buildings, with subtle curves and vertices inspired by the forms of the country's numerous underground caverns and the thick forests of the Vetalian jungles. And lastly, neon and holographics. Neon lighting is one of the most common in the country, a testament to the economic powerhouse that drives this extravagance. The biggest cities and enclaves are soaked with it at night, with the bright holograms advertising huge numbers of products to the many people that flock to the country's broad supply of nighttime entertainments.

Decadent architecture for a decadent nation...it's recognizable around the world and a source of pride or disdain depending on your opinions of our nation and people.

Arches are a common theme all across the PCI. Windows tend to be as large as possible, but stained glass is used quite frequently to add beauty and protect privacy. Most buildings are rectangular or square, but there is a strong secondary motif of irregular hexagonal (Similar to the shape of the Superman Symbol) structures.

Courtyards are common, and people tend to have gardens rather than lawns. The building of suburbs is strongly discouraged, so most neighbourhoods combine residential, commercial, and other types of buildings. Personal vehicles may not be motorised (Ambulances, firetrucks, busses, delivery vehicles, and taxis are permitted, though), so most citizens live near their place of employment.

In the capital city, Päs, thunderstorms are common, so some streets are covered, and roofs tend to be larger than their buildings to provide shelter from the rain. Lightning rods are also required by law. Stone facades are prevalent, particularly on government buildings and those built by the wealthy. Stucco is also common.

The country's largest city is Port Mosaviu, which is less prone to storms and more prone to fog. It is noted for its coloured streetlamps that lend a common character to buildings in particular neighbourhoods (As well as being useful for navigation). Bricks are used more than stone or stucco, and there are also many houses with brightly painted wooden walls. As everywhere else in the country, there is no vinyl siding to be found.

Kurona's archetecutre in cities and town and in the country will usually varry. Sonomi's archetecture is very much like classical Japanese archetecture, including the royal palace. In other places buildings will be made from cement, brick or cinder block. Houses in the country are usually made from wood and smoothed out lumber. They seldom have a color outside the natural wood color or the stained paint used to waterproof the homes. You may find some homes made of bamboo. Most homes also have a storm cellar off to the side of the house or a few yards away.

The interiors are usually decorated by the taste of the family. Most have adement windows and pictures of loved ones, and any if at all religious symbols such as a Crucufix, mini shrine, picture of Christ, a cross, etc. They will also have furneture, usually enough for guests. Houses often have 3-4 bedrooms, a bathroom, and kitchen. Though some may be much smaller and only with one room, that serves as an all purpose for the family. All will have a small desk, dresser, or night stand for place ment of a lamp or lantern. Many also have hooks to hang lanterns from.

AHSCA citizens dwell mostly in huts. There are only a few solid buldings, most of which are former military bunkers.

Cookborough is a mix of new and old, cities have many Modern Buildings dotting their skylines.

In the old districts and other domestic places however, the architecture is mostly Renaissance or Romansque style. Homes and other building are usually painted warm colors

Arches and Bridges are commonplace, and are usually decorated.

Kinda like this (http://www.creativeuncut.com/media2/kh2-world-twilight-town.jpg)

Enataian cities are designed with a typical Western style of large, angular buildings, though thanks to some of the best modern architects around, the buildings give off a feeling of working while at the same time relaxed and sociable. Though contemporary styles are the norm, several single-story buildings are built in what some call a 1950's style of architecture, this being especially true for Enatai's diners, which are all too eager to harken back to the old diners of the 50's, the kind that serve actual food instead of burgers that are pretty much prepared by nuking them in a microwave.