"I had one simple request. AND THAT IS TO HAVE SHARKS WITH FRICKIN LASER BEAMS ATTACHED TO THEIR HEADS."

Though Dr. Evil's problems are not very related to Byzantine architecture, the specified building technique may be described as simple. There seem to be trends in colors used in buildings and in paintings. In buildings, there was heavy use of browns and light reds. In reference to paintings, rich, golden colors were used. Many brick buildings have been noted, and I also noticed a great deal of domed ceilings on the public buildings pictured. It also seemed noticeable that though the exterior to these buildings were plain, the interiors were well decorated with art and bright color. Though not very distinctive, Byzantine architecture seems to serve primarily for function. There was not anything seeming to be too decorative about it. I did not note many connections to American architecture, however, I did notice connections due to the fact that we too have brick buildings and domed ceilings, and most of our buildings are colored plainly and indistinctly.