The Cedar Hill Roller Rink is no amazing architectural build but it still means a lot to me. To me, this building proves that a building doesnt have to be super extravagant and pretty for it to mean something to you. This run down skating rink might as well be the Taj Mahal to me. This place holds a sentimental value that ill forever cherish. The excitement and freedom to be dropped off at the skating rink with your friends is awesome. This small baby blue building is old and full of history, stories, and smiles.

Texas Live is the new entertainment complex close to AT&T stadium and the new Rangers Stadium. When I first encountered this place I could feel the electric vibes i the air. The modern sports theme is a very cool atmosphere to be in. This place feels like a mini vacation place when you walk into it. It doesn’t feel like Arlington Texas but something with more tradition such as Boston or St. Louis. The architecture and placement of buildings is really cool. I cant wait to go back and feel the excitement in the air.

Sever Hall was designed by Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in 1878. It is located in Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970, it is recognized as one of Richardson’s mature masterpieces.

This final building of Nouvel’s is the Doha Tower in Qatar. It has a similar design as the Torre Glòries except this building has a spire at the top, and a slightly less intricate design. However, this building stands out among its fellow skyscrapers in the Qatar skyline due to its simple design, many small openings on its exterior, as well as, once again, its lights that shine bright in the night time. The interior is quite a unique experience due to its many openings. The sunlight is allowed to seep in from every entry onto its white and light blue design which creates a beautiful image.

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.