The Spinks house was built in 1908-09 and is an example of a California Bungalow designed by the architectural firm Greene and Greene. The design of the house was influenced by America’s Arts and Crafts movement which focused mainly on the use of natural materials and attention to detail. The inside wood used to build the interiors are made of redwood and Port Orford Cedar. The house sits upon 1.5 acres along a deep wooded canyon. The grounds were designed by Green and Greene to be free of formal hardscape elements. Several other landscape projects took place in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s to include terraces and other outdoor activities and areas. Out of all the houses I looked at by Greene and Greene this one is my favourite. The house itself looks simple but inside is very detailed and designed well. I also enjoy the large grounds that it sits on with a lot of privacy from the woods that surround it.

The William T. Bolton House was built in 1906 by Charles and Henry Greene. The house has its beams exposed and the wooden front door is oiled to make the natural colour of the door shine. The furniture and the stained glass windows were also designed by the Greene’s. The house was constructed in Pasadena’s “Millionaire Row” district. Also in 1908, the house was put on the National Register of Historic Places. Unfortunately, Bolton was unable to live in the house due to his passing before it was finished. I like how the house has its features exposed like the beams, it gives the house a unique feature. I also like how the door was oiled to show the true and vibrant colours of the wood used.

The Robert R. Blacker house was constructed by the architectural firm Greene and Greene. It was built in 1907 for Robert R. Blacker who was a devoted client to the Greene and Greene firm. It is located in Pasadena, California and is now on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The house costs a staggering $100,000, which is about $2.69 million in today’s dollars. Around 1985 the property was sold to a gentleman who hired an antique dealer to come and remove numerous amount of original pieces from the house. Lighting, windows, and panels were removed and sold at auctions. Soon after the house restoration took place to re-create the inside. Later Pasadena passed an ordinance called the Blacker Ordinance which limited the number of people who can own a home designed by Greene and Greene. I just can’t understand why someone would want to tear apart such history and beauty of a home. If you buy a home with such history and clear importance, you should not be able to destroy the home.

The Gamble House was constructed by the architectural firm Greene and Greene. The house was built in 1908-09 for David B. Gamble. The house is in Pasadena, California and today is a National Historic Landmark as well as a California Historical Landmark and is open to public tours. The style in which Greene and Greene built the house shows influence from Japanese styles. The interior of the home was built with multiple different forms of woods such as teak, maple, oak, Port Orford cedar, and mahogany. An interesting detail is that the living room was designed to be as inviting as possible so it was constructed without any doors. The house was included in an all-time top 10 list of houses in Los Angeles in a Los Angeles Times survey. I liked the design of this house and the fact that many different kinds of woods were used to construct it. I also find the Japanese style of architecture appealing so that is another plus for the house.

The American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas is probably one of the most special buildings to me. It was the site of all of my sporting experiences. Whether it was watching the hockey team the Dallas Stars or the basketball team the Dallas Mavericks, my and my family would enjoy every second in the AAC. Even if my team loses I still walk out of the building with memories and an experience I won’t forget. Even if the AAC isn’t the most pleasant-looking building, I still call it home to all my sporting events.

When I went to Seattle, Washington one of the top things I planned to do was to go see the Space Needle. I enjoy observation decks and the Space Needle is one of the best ones yet. The design of the Space Needle is very unique to me. I was pleasantly surprised by the views you could see from the observation deck as well as the inside design of the tower. With the structure looking very top-heavy and unbalanced, it was an experience I won’t soon forget.

The Ball, a.k.a. the Reunion Tower in Dallas, Texas has had a huge impact on my life. Growing up in Dallas I was always amazed by the design of the tower. Within the Reunion Tower, there is an observation deck where you can get a 360-degree view of the Dallas skyline as well as the Texas horizon. I have many memories of being up there and looking at the beautiful city. Also, there are 2 restaurants and a gift shop situated on top of the tower as well. To top it off, the Reunion Tower also has lights fixated on the outside of the ball to put on a light show every night.

The Perot Museum is a building that I love to look at and be around. The Perot Museum opened in 2006 in Dallas, Texas and I remember going to the museum for birthdays, family occasions, and celebrations. There are 5 floors where you can see dinosaurs, weather patterns, wildlife, autonomy, and energy. My favourite floor is the dinosaur exhibit. I also love how the elevator to get to the museum is outside the building and as you ride up you get a view of downtown Dallas. I will always have fond childhood memories of the Perot Museum!