The atrium was the focal point of the entire house plan in the traditional Roman
domus style. The atrium, as the main space in the public portion of the building
(pars urbana), was the social and political hub of the house (Becker, n.d.).
It is necessary to discuss the concept of accommodation for Romans in the town,
with the aim that ordinary citizens live in lofts in the city, the most amazing
commercial buildings are up to 20 meters, as shown by data from analyzing this
week, the city of Rome was packed in the midtown area about a million and a half
million.
Depending on their tribe and place, the ancient Romans had various types of houses.
The Domus was a type of home in the city that was associated with the wealthier
classes. The Domus had several rooms, an enclosed yard, and a greenhouse, all of
which featured beautiful wall paintings. The lower Roman classes, the majority of
whom remained in insulae systems.
There were several different types of open and private structures in Ancient Rome.
The following is a list of both public and private structures. Public Structures: -
Temples-Roman Temples were places where people could venerate sacred deities
and were located in important areas, such as next to a main street or near a
gathering. - Circus Maximus - The Circus Maximus was a massive arena where many
sports and races took place. Around 250,000 people could congregate in this area. -
Basilicas–Basilicas were first used for commercial or legal purposes. Basilicas were
used as important places of worship until the Roman Empire became Christian.
Reference:
Becker, J. (n.d.). Roman domestic architecture (domus) (article). Retrieved May 22,
2021, from
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/roman/
x7e914f5b:beginner-guides-to-roman-architecture/a/roman-domestic-architecture-
domus
Ducksters. (2021). Ancient Rome: Housing and Homes.
Ducksters. Retrieved from
https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/housing_an
d_homes.php
domus style. The atrium, as the main space in the public portion of the building
(pars urbana), was the social and political hub of the house (Becker, n.d.).
It is necessary to discuss the concept of accommodation for Romans in the town,
with the aim that ordinary citizens live in lofts in the city, the most amazing
commercial buildings are up to 20 meters, as shown by data from analyzing this
week, the city of Rome was packed in the midtown area about a million and a half
million.
Depending on their tribe and place, the ancient Romans had various types of houses.
The Domus was a type of home in the city that was associated with the wealthier
classes. The Domus had several rooms, an enclosed yard, and a greenhouse, all of
which featured beautiful wall paintings. The lower Roman classes, the majority of
whom remained in insulae systems.
There were several different types of open and private structures in Ancient Rome.
The following is a list of both public and private structures. Public Structures: -
Temples-Roman Temples were places where people could venerate sacred deities
and were located in important areas, such as next to a main street or near a
gathering. - Circus Maximus - The Circus Maximus was a massive arena where many
sports and races took place. Around 250,000 people could congregate in this area. -
Basilicas–Basilicas were first used for commercial or legal purposes. Basilicas were
used as important places of worship until the Roman Empire became Christian.
Reference:
Becker, J. (n.d.). Roman domestic architecture (domus) (article). Retrieved May 22,
2021, from
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/roman/
x7e914f5b:beginner-guides-to-roman-architecture/a/roman-domestic-architecture-
domus
Ducksters. (2021). Ancient Rome: Housing and Homes.
Ducksters. Retrieved from
https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/housing_an
d_homes.php
