The E. Fay and Gus Jones House was completed in 1956, and is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This was the first structure designed by E. Fay Jones, and it was heavily favored by Frank Lloyd Wright. It helped set a standard for the rest of Jones’ architectural career. The building is characterized by its unique woodwork at the front; it extends longer than the actual structure itself. The location of the house is also unique, as it is nestled into a hill in a forested environment. The design is somewhat simple and contains a large number of windows on all sides. The building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

The Pinecote Pavilion is loacted within the Crosby Arboretum in Picayune, Mississippi. The rather simple structure has been one of the most praised architectural works in the state of Mississippi. Jones emphasized the pavilion as a “gathering place” and as “a starting point for nature walks, for talks and discussions about important things in the environment and natural world.” Jones also goes into detail about how he wanted to keep it simple and have every element of the structure clearly visible to all that encounter the building. The woodwork resembles his Thorncrown Chapel in Arkansas; simple and sophisticated. The pavilion also is similar to the chapel in terms of how it blends into the natural environment.

The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel is located in Bella Vista, Arkansas along Lake Norwood. The building is an example of Prairie School architecture, and was constructed in 1988. The most recognizable characteristic of the chapel is its arches, which have a gothic feel to them. Jones wanted the chapel to resemble 14th century European architecture with the arches. The only differing quality in regards to the 14th century style is the fact that Jones used glass and steel; a more modern approach. The chapel also has some similar characteristics to Jone’s 1980 Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs. The chapel is a popular destination for weddings and other special occasions.

The Thorncrown Chapel is considered by many to be E. Fay Jones’ most famous work. The structure was completed in 1980, and is located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The building is an example of Prairie School architecture, which was popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building is equipped with 425 windows, 6,000 square feet of glass, and all-organic materials. What is also unique about the chapel is how the appearance is constantly changing due to the natural environment surrounding it. Over 6 million people have visited the building since its creation, and has been called “one of the finest religious spaces of modern times.” For his work, Jones won the American Institute of Architecture’s Design of the Year Award in 1981.

Nothing is better than gamedays in Norman, and one of the factors that plays into great gamedays is the stadium for the main event. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is one of the best venues to watch college football in the entire country, and for good reason. The layout of a bowl stadium with upper decks brings in a great crowd every Saturday. Going to games and walking by it everyday when I go to my classes reminds of why OU is such a great university and why we have such a great team year in and year out. The atmosphere combined with the traditions of OU make it an ideal environment for all OU football fans. The crowd noise and the student section account for many memories at the stadium. I can’t wait to visit the stadium for games long after I leave OU.

New York City is a special place for me because I have visited it many times and my older sister is now living and working there. There are thousands of buildings to encounter, but the one building that stands out to me is One World Trade Center. OWTC is the tallest in the city at 1,776 feet and one of the tallest in the world. The design is unique and the experience you get from observing everything from the top is unmatched. Sometimes I can’t believe how cool the view is from the top. It also stands out because of the reasoning and purpose behind its construction. If you are planning on going to NYC anytime soon, make sure to visit OWTC.

The AAC is a building I have visited numerous times for various occasions. Being from Dallas, I have been a frequent consumer of the AAC and all that it offers. My family has been season ticket holders for the Mavs and Stars for a few years, and I am always trying to drive back home from Norman for a few games. The layout, atmosphere, staff, and amenities don’t compare to other sports venues. I have had a lot of memories here with a lot of different people over the years and am looking forward to more in the future.

Arguably the most recognizable building on the OU campus, the Bizzell Memorial Library highlights the South Oval on campus. The building has unique detail in the bricks and windows, which exemplify OU’s architectural style featured across campus. This is the first building I encountered when I first starting looking at OU as a potential place to go to college. Every time I walk by “The Biz” reminds me that I made the right decision for college.  I come here a lot if I need a distraction-free environment to get homework done or study for finals. The building is also equipped with a ground level with many study rooms and a lot of variety on each floor of the structure, such as the great reading room. – Rhett Baker