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National Museum of Art

The next design is by far my most favorite design I saw from Cesar Pelli because it was so interesting. Pelli designed it for the National Museum of Art in Osaka, Japan and it incorporates lots of interesting stainless steel. There is also a glass entrance that leads to three subterranean levels. This building was my favorite because it is just so different from everything else you typically see. 

One Canada Square

The One Canada Square is a beautiful skyskraper designed by Cesar Pelli. It is known as being London’s first skyscraper and was completed in 1991. The structure is 50 stories high and features inverted corners for more light to enter the building. The building is located at Canary Wharf, which is home to seven other towers that were also designed by Pelli.

Petronas Towers

The Petronas Towers were designed by architect Cesar Pelli. They are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and they held the title of the world’s tallest building up until 2004. The twin towers are 88 stories high and are connected by a two-story sky bridge at the 41st and 42nd floors. Pelli used inspiration from Malaysian crafts and materials and Islamic design motifs when designing this building. 

Porta Nuova Garibaldi

I chose the Porta Nuova Garibaldi Complex because it ranks as the tallest building in Italy which I found to be very interesting. It was designed by architect Cesar Pelli. It is composed of three different LEED Gold-certified towers and includes a circular public pizza framed by the towers which was my favorite part about the complex.

Waco Suspension Bridge

The Waco Suspension Bridge is a very historical bridge in Waco that crosses over the Brazos River. It opened up in 1869, containing nearly 3 million bricks. I find the bridge to be very interesting in the way that it was built. It is not your typical looking bridge. Growing up it was always a game to go buy tortillas, stand on the bride, and fling the tortillas to try and get them to land on a platform further out in the River. It is actually extremely hard, but it makes for some really great memories. The Waco Suspension Bridge is definitely a place that I really enjoy going to. 

Health Camp

Health Camp is one of the most amazing restaurants you will ever go to. It is a very old-fashioned looking diner that was first opened in 1948. It really makes you feel like you are in a completely different decade. On top of that, they have the best burgers with amazing milkshakes. Not the healthiest option but it is completely worth it. It is just such an inviting building because it has the cutest vintage charm to it. If you are ever in Waco I highly recommend eating here. 

Dr Pepper Museum

The Dr Pepper Museum is a very interesting building that was built in 1906. It started off as a bottling building and then eventually turned into a museum. Growing up in Waco, we are all very fond of Dr Pepper, so I always loved going to the museum growing up. The building is a three-story building so there is so much room to run around and explore. The building is just so different than your typical building in downtown Waco, which I always loved. They also have the Frosty’s Soda Shop in the new East Wing Building, where you can find me all summer time getting things like a Dr Pepper float. 

Waco Hippodrome Theatre

The Waco Hippodrome Theatre is a very interesting building that was built in 1914. It’s a place that I’ve been going to since I was little. I always found it to be such an interesting place growing up. I always loved going because you get served dinner while watching a movie, so it was always such a fun experience for me. It is by far one of my most favorite places to go in Waco. The outside of the building just draws your attention, especially at night when it is all lit up. It is a very inviting building that makes anybody walking by want to enter.