Another one of Ando Tadao’s masterpieces in Japan is the Chapel on the Water. The building was designed in 1985 in Tomamu Shimukappu, one of the islands of Japan. I recommend you look up more pictures of this place because the insides view is incredible. The point of view from the people in the chapel is very scenic and well designed. It is a privately owned wedding chapel on the water and now is my favorite chapel. I love the work of Ando Tadao!
The Water Temple Hyogo located in Hyogo Japan was built in 1991. Ando Tadao has always loved the use of concrete as his materials. In this exquisite design, he actually designed a little pond on top of the building as a roof. The building was designed as the residence of the oldest sec of Tantric Buddhism in Japan. I like how Ando Tadao blends some of his buildings with nature. I would think he does that because japan is such a pretty place.
The Chichu Art Museum was constructed in 2004 in Japan. As you can see in the picture, the museum is built inside of the ground. Ando Tadao wanted to combine the relationship between people and nature. The Museum uses a ton of natural light, which can at times change the appearance of the artwork depending on how bright it is outside. I have honestly never seen anything like this before! The inside of the Chichu Art Museum is even cooler. I recommend looking up more pictures of this museum, they will not disappoint!
Ando Tadao was the architect that was assigned the challenge of creating the Osaka Culturarium. The project began in 1994 and turned out to be a huge success and one of his many masterpieces. The building is used as a venue for various occasions involving botanicals and other displays of art. In my opinion, I like the use of glass because it allows you to have a view of the water that the building is on. One of my favorite buildings by Ando Tadao.
To be honest, I don’t have the greatest memories here. When I think of the Bizzell Library also referred to as “The Biz” I think about all the constant hours of studying I have had to do in there late at night. A lot of procrastination has led me to be very anxious and stressed in this building. I do however like the gothic style of the building. I also like the Great Reading Room within the Biz. It is dead quiet in there and I am probably most productive in that room. The place is very resourceful for students as well and we as students are lucky to have such a building. Just personally I don’t have the best memories or experiences there due to my procrastination!
The Tulsa CityPlex Towers have always fascinated me. I live only a few miles away from them. Every time I drive home from Norman and pull off the highway into Tulsa, the CityPlex Towers are the first thing I see. These towers remind me of home. You can see these towers from my high school as well, so the towers are constantly in my view. These towers are also a mystery to me. I have no idea what they are used for. I got my blood drawn there one time on the first floor, which surprised me because this didn’t seem like a place where you would do that. These towers are significantly taller than anything around it, therefore you when I think of South Tulsa, I think of this building as its landmark.
This is by far my favorite hospital ever. Everyone calls Saint Francis the “Pink Hospital”. I find this building ironic because I was actually born in another hospital called “Saint Johns”. With that being said I still like this hospital more because of how unique its color is. I also have a personal connection to it because I had heart surgery here. Obviously I have felt all kinds of emotions in this building ranging from stress to relief. The surgery went well and I had an overall great experience at this hospital.
I saw my first Thunder game in the Chesapeake Energy Arena. I have never been to a professional sports game before, and the Arena seemed huge to me. It was quite the experience to be apart of such a fun atmosphere like that! I got to see Russell Westbrook in person for the first time at Chesapeake. I will always remember my first Thunder game at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Nothing but good vibes with this building!
