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d centralized plans. Its preservation has provided valuable insights into Roman and Byzantine construction techniques. The Mosaics of the Thessaloniki Rotunda Historical Context of the Mosaics The mosaic

otundas often served religious or commemorative purposes. 2. The Roma Rotunda’s multifunctional design adapts to modern civic and cultural needs. Spatial Experience: While ancient rotundas emphasize awe through scale and 3. solidity, Jakob Straub’s design