This building gives me mixed emotions. Personally I really enjoy the new DMV building in my hometown. Compared to the old DMV with moldy walls and lights that were barely on, this building is a lot prettier to look at. However despite the architecture being better on this building, it isnt pretty enough to distract you from the long lines that it always has. I feel as if there could be a more efficient way to design a building that doesnt force the people waiting in line to eventually have to wait outside. Im happy the eye sore old DMV is gone but all they did was take away history without replacing it with something sustainable.

This building is the Torre Glòries in Barcelona, was completed in 2004 and opened in 2005. This building, based on first reactions, dominates the skyline especially at night with its massive height and and bright lights. The building is made out of many different materials including glass, aluminum, and steel. There are many small openings on the outside of the building which makes it have an even more complex design.

Another National Historic Landmark designed by Henry Hobson Richardson, this building is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1888, this building has influenced a plethora of other notable buildings in America. Some examples are Minneapolis City Hall, Altgeld Hall, and Wayne County Courthouse.

The Reunion Tower is a Dallas staple. At 560 feet tall and a rotating ball that can be seen lit up from up to 15 miles away this is definitely one of the coolest buildings in Dallas. In the ball there is a cafe for fine dining and also a spot to stop and look at the 360 panoramic view with super power cameras. Every time Im in the city and see the ball It fills me with joy.

Another building by Henry Hobson Richardson is the Glessner House in Chicago, Illinois. Completed in 1887, this building served as an inspiration to a young Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a National Historic Landmark.

This is One Central Park located in Sydney, Australia and opened in 2013. I had seen this building before, as one of the group projects mentioned it in their presentations. However, looking more in-depth on the building I was able to see just how massive and ambitious of an undertaking this project was. It was able to combine the natural effects of the greenery attached at various points on the outside of the building as well as a modern and sleek architectural design of the building itself. One Central Park received many awards and is an incredibly revolutionary piece of architecture that provided ways to make a building green in both a resource and literal way.

Jean Nouvel has designed a wide variety of immaculate buildings. This particular building is The Louvre Abu Dabi. It was founded in 2017 and is quite the spectacle. My first reaction to seeing this image as well as others from inside, was that it was a massive and quite serene building. Water flows throughout the inside, as well as a pure white interior. I felt pure awe seeing the complexity, openness, and scale of this project.

This beautiful square in Birmingham, UK is home to Birmingham University and a number of office spaces.  It is bold but respectful and sets the tone for the arena center!

One of Henry Hobson Richardson’s buildings is the Trinity Church in Boston. It has long been considered a masterpiece of American architecture. Built on marshland in the 1870s, it is now a classic example of what is called “Richardsonian Romanesque”. It boasts stained-glass windows, colorful mosaics, wall murals, and needle-worked kneelers. It is a vibrant church where Christians meet on a daily basis.

This project will serve as an energy efficient, single occupancy office building in the middle of London, UK. It represents a colorful break in the monotony of the buildings around it and can serve as a somewhat affordable building for new businesses.