The Grass Is Always Greener - Wes Jones

This is my neighbor's front yard, I really admire his landscaping. I wish I had the time, materials, resources, and knowledge to make mine half as beautiful as his yard. I appreciate the way the greenery drapes over the fencing on the left hiding it. I like his use of the paving stones embedded in the ground. Even though my yard pales in comparison, it is nice to see this view from my front door.

Plaza de Espana -- Emily Elliston

The Plaza de Espana is in the heart of Seville and is a perfect example of the Spanish spirit.  Around the bottom of the structure, there is a bench representing every province of Spain. There are numerous arches that line the building and support it.  The courtyard is encompassed by a river that is filled with tourists taking boat rides.  The two towers overlook the entire courtyard, and as the sun sets, the building turns a bright orange and lights up the entire park.

The Prince Gong's Mansion--Shuyu Meng

This is the Prince Gong's Mansion in Beijing, China.  I took this photo last summer. It's Beijing's largest and the best preserved Qing Dynasty princely mansion. Now, it's a park. It's located in the center of Beijing, where are many traditional buildings there. This part is the garden of the Mansion. There is a man-made lake with a lot of lotuses. The theory of traditional Chinese building believes that the water can bring fortune to the host of the building. In the center of the lake is a wooden pavilion. People can get to the pavilion through the wooden bridge. The main part of the pavilion and the bridge were painted in red--the lucky color.
You can sit in the pavilion and see the wonderful views around here. You will feel peaceful and fragrant.

Journey Church- Lauren Massey

Journey Church, love these parts of my week! I wish I had a better picture but I was running and it was freezing. The building is actually really beautiful!

Chicago Art Institute- Karissa Schlickbernd

This is actually the back of the art institute. I enjoy visiting art galleries, and a friend and I had the opportunity to see the Chicago Art Institute. I really like the whole building, but I was fascinated by the back because it was so beautiful when the sunlight shined through the large windows.

It was neat to be able to see the buildings of Chicago in the background while gazing at the art.

Cate McCurtain - Benjamin Colbert

This is my dorm building in Cate Quad. I lived in the same house I was born in, so McCurtain is my first home away from home. It's really old and retains all kinds of smells, but it is still kind of livable. The rooms are just big enough, but I miss having a room all to myself. During the day the sun sits in the window and heats up the room to extreme heat. There's nothing particularly interesting about this building, which is why I picked it. Buildings (especially those occupied for long stays) should welcome visitors, and be invite people to stay for long periods of time. The building doesn't possess any of a qualities welcoming building. It was meant to be economical.  

Old farm house by Jared Zettl

I past by this old farm house a few years ago and it caught my eye. I know it looks like it could fall down with a gentle wind but look closer. Aside from the condition, falling in roof, busted windows and door, and the numerous bullet holes, I could put a story with it. One story could be of the lasting impression farmers have through time or another story could be, Bonnie and Clydes northern Oklahoma hideout.

House- William Mangin

This is a house on Pickard Ave, south of Boyd. I drive past the house often, and find it to be kind of strange. The entryway looks like an afterthought to me; and the second story is very blank, with only one window in the center of the house. Even more strange, the roof of the entryway seems to go above the bottom of this window, which certainly obstructs the view. I am not sure what the back of the house looks like; but from the front, the house leaves me rather confused.

Cate Building - David Sires

This is the Cate building on campus where I have been doing research for the last two semesters in Cognitive psychology. I enjoy doing research here because it doesn't really seem like work. I like the way the windows look on the outside of the building. I think the outside of the building looks better than the inside.

Chipotle- Daly Searfoss

This is the inside of Chipotle (obviously). I really like how the chain has used recycled material, such as piping, stainless steel, and sheet metal for its interior decor. Their restaurants have a very industrial feel, and I like that (along with their burritos).

M Wood

Went home this weekend.  Visited the old church.  University United Methodist nestled within the campus of University of Tulsa.

AUSTIN KEEPING IT WEIRD!

This is a picture of new housing found in Austin, Texas. The picture is facing east at around 8AM, I was waiting for the Amtrak train to arrive and decided to take the picture. Being from Austin in the last ten years there has been lots of remodeling. Especially since Austin has the whole "going green" initiative. I like the flats but many of them are beginning to look the same.

Harn Barn by Jared Zettl

This barn is located at the Harn Homestead, right south of the capitol. This barn is about to be an important part of my future. Next month I throw my single life away and tie the knot to the woman I love in this barn. Significance, Awesome!

Ellis Island- Braden Wallace

Here's a picture of Ellis Island in the Hudson River (technically the New Jersey side) I saw it while on the ferry seeing the Statue of Liberty last year. We weren't able to get onto the island because of hurricane Sandy, but it was cool seeing it in person and seeing what so many immigrants first saw when they came to America in the early 1900s.

J.D. McCarty Center- Gabrielle Lockwood

My job, the J.D. McCarty Center, has architecture that reflects its commitment to children. It's castle theme makes it a place that is enjoyable for children to go to and learn how to make the most of their disability. I enjoy coming here for work every day.

Seems corny but... Simon Ott

I have to admit that, although I've seen my fair share of pictures of the St. Louis arch, I thought to myself "Big deal, why would anyone want to go see some big arch somewhere and who thought it was a good idea to build it anyway".  I had the opprotunity to go to St. Louis last year and had some time to kill so I said "What the heck... I'll go take a look".  I must say that I was impressed.  Pictures don't do the arch justice. (Mine especially)  There is an immense park built around the arch with trees, walkways, benches and ponds.  Beneath the arch there's a large lawn that hundreds of people gather in daily to picnic and do yoga and have events and etc... etc...  Until you stand underneath it you will never realize how just how tall it really is.  There is an extensive museum underneath the arch as well as rides to the top.  That's right, there's an observation deck in the top of the arch and elevators that take people up all day long.  The pictures of the constructions of the arch are facinating, once the sides were built they used special cranes that rode up the arch as it was assemled until at last the center piece was installed.  St. Louis has made good use of this architectural feature creating space and beauty for people to enjoy. 

 

The Schooner Room -Morgan Thorne

The Schooner Room was my home during my sophomore year here. The booths make a private study area that allowed me to study while also being open enough to see friends and other people. I like the lighting in the room and the privacy of the booths. This room was ideal for me to study in because it was close to the food court and allowed for me to concentrate but not be in a depressing cubicle. I still love to study and meet with people in the Schooner Room.

Warren Theater- Wayne Williams

   I think that the Warren Theatre is an amazing building of entertainment where you are able to get away and relax. The interior of the building is astonishing with all the different colored granite around the building and metals accents on the staircases. It is also pretty amazing how it sustained minimal damage by the May 20th tornado that passed right by it!

Benvenuti's Ristorante Main Street Norman - Whitney Apperson

This is Benvenuti's Italian Ristorante on Main Street here in Norman. I work here and absolutely love the front entrance to the building. Most people pass right by it because there's no signs and the front door is facing away from the street. The building is very old and all the brick inside and out is original but the metal roof is new as well as the patio. I think the whole building is very quaint and a great mix of old and new material.

Gittinger Hall - Nathan Ferraro

Gittinger Hall was built in 1952. In my opinion, its a pretty generic building. It doesn't trigger an emotional response from me. The halls and floors are white without much detail. The classrooms I have had classes in are boxy and void of detail. I suppose its a good environment for learning because there is not much to be distracted by. Gittinger Hall is one of a few buildings built in the 50s on campus that are not very impressive.

Bowling Alley to Church-Taylor Johnson

This is the building my church in Norman recently purchased so we would have somewhere permanent to meet. In the three years before this, my church has just rented venues such as the Sooner Theatre and large hotel conference rooms for Sunday gatherings. I like this building because it shows how changeable a building can be because it used to be a bowling alley about 5 years ago. This shows how if we are creative, we can change a building's look and purpose to fulfill our dream for it without having to tear down and restart from scratch.

Neuschwanstein Castle--Emily Elliston

I took this picture over the summer when I was on a road trip through Bavaria with my mom!  This castle was built in the 1800s by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.  He wanted everything to be extravagant, which is evident in the interior as well as the exterior of this castle.  What is interesting about this castle is that it isn't completely finished yet.  The interior is still being renovated, and the king will never get to see the finished product although it was his lifelong aspiration to build an extravagant castle for himself.   This castle is the model for the Disney castle, which is why the blue pointy roof and the gray brick looks familiar to most visitors.  This castle overlooks a nearby fort, also built by the same royal family.  This was a very interesting castle to visit. 

Stephenson Research Center- Daly Searfoss

I have a few classes in the Stephenson Research Center. It is located across from the National Weather Center, and is one of my favorite buildings on campus. What I like most about the building is the front entrance. I really like their use of glass.

Crooked Creek Ranch Gym

This is the gym at Crooked Creek Ranch, a Young Life Camp in Colorado.  I went to camp here for a few summers and later I worked here for a few winters.  In this room, I danced with a girl named Carly Murray for the first time.  I had never danced with a girl prior to that night.  I just really love this place because it is always decorated very nicely and the architecture at the other end of the wall makes it look like a giant mechanical room with gauges and switches.  It is very unique and has a lot of history to it in my life.

--Anson Wilson

Sarkeys Energy Center - Grant Baggs

This is an inside look of the first floor in Sarkeys Energy Center. I spend a lot of time doing homework or reading in here between my classes. I enjoy this lobby because of the natural light that comes in through the roof of the building. This gives the room a very open feel without being overly distracting. 

-Grant Baggs

Where I Work -- Christopher Hemken

I work at Walmart, and since I work overnights this is how I see the building 90% of the time. This is the Walmart in Yukon, OK. It was the first Supercenter they ever built so it is smaller then most others. Although I despise Walmart and can't wait for the day I don't have to work here, after two years this has become somewhat of a second home to me. 

The Lodge - Tucker Walton

My family has been members of this lodge since before I've been alive. Built in 1917, it was originally a duck hunting lodge meant for husbands that needed some time away from the city. Today it's a place where parents can mingle, kids can have adventures, and life slows down. I can't think of a better place to be than The Lodge.

My Church Home - Wes Jones

This is the church that my wife, baby daughter, and I attend. It is near NW 50th and Penn. Pay particular attention to it's tall steeple, one can easily see it from I-44. It was this steeple I saw 13 years ago that drew me to visit this church where I met my wife soon after. My wife and I also got married here.

Other Kinds of Architecture - Coltan Franke

I walk by this tower several times every week, and I started to wonder about different types of architecture. When thinking about this tower and some of the Roman constructions that we watched videos about in class, it seems there are different types of large structures that are created by architects for the use of man, yet sometimes not for man to enter. I thought that this was an interesting concept. It made me think about what counts as architecture and different classifications or categories of architecture.

Regis University- Braden Wallace

This is the front view of Regis University's Main Hall located in Denver, CO. The university was founded in 1877 and is a Jesuit school, with much of its architecture dealing with the Catholic faith. The lower image is of the back side of this building, it had been remodeled and looks nicer in opinion. I like the steps and the gardens they put around the elevated walkways. It leads toward the campus chapel which is also very nice.

Dale Hall - David Sires

 

Dale Hall is the building where most of my classes are each semester.  It is usually the building where my first class is each day.  I like it because it is the closest to my apartment and there is always a place for me to put my bike.  I don't think it is a very attractive building.  The top half looks kind of plain.  I think the inside of the building is more attractive than the outside.  The way some of the classrooms are designed (especially the bigger ones) are pretty unique compared to the other classrooms on campus.  It seems to mostly have Psychology related classes so that is good for me since I am a Psychology major but it also has many other types of classes.

Head Turning Building - Wes Jones

I drove by this building one day and had to turn around and get a second look at it. I have since driven by it many more times. This building is in downtown Oklahoma City, on the more industrialized side of town with older business buildings. From first glance I thought it was a new office building. I looked the address up online to find that its a 2 bedroom, 2 bath house with a 2 car garage. I think this is an awesome house in a very unique location, no other residential houses in the vicinity. If you get the chance drive by it and you'll see what I mean. 33 NE 7th St. Oklahoma City

Bizzell Memorial Library - Dylan Alford

Taken by Flickr user tylerphotos

Whether trying to find a copy of the Physics textbook that you've put off buying for weeks or maybe you want to peruse some of Galileo's original manuscripts - Bizzell has got you covered with its literal millions of books, microfilms, and other texts. It's my particular building because I happen to work there almost every day. As such, I've seen all of the nooks and crannies in the decks and recovered books that haven't been seen in years after falling behind shelves.

Taken by Dylan Alford

Just as knowledge permeates the building, students do as well. Check out some of the walls on the first deck and you'll see that it has its own written history, although probably not of the sort of quality that the administrators would like. Seriously, there's some gnarly stuff scrawled on the walls. But for as bad as that may sound, it's actually cool to know that students just like ourselves have used such a space for similar purposes. The sense of history is palpable throughout.

The new OU radar building!! Wayne Williams

   I love that the opportunity has opened up in the Radar Meteorology field here at OU campus. Most radar research is either done by the military or in Colorado. Now I may be able to get a job in Norman Oklahoma, Very Excited!!!!

National Weather Center Library - Whitney Apperson

This is the National Weather Center Library. I love this room especially the bookcases. You can't really tell from the picture but those handles at the end of the bookcases have a pretty awesome purpose. You turn them clockwise and counterclockwise and the bookcases move together and apart making great use of the tiny space they have. 
-Whitney Apperson

Carson Engineering Center - Nathan Ferraro

Carson Engineering Center stands in the northeast corner of campus across from Sarkey's Energy Center. The building was constructed in the 60s. I'm not particularly attracted to it, but I appreciate what the architect did in its design. The large pillars on the left of the picture are a futuristic interpretation of the structural pillars used in the older buildings on campus. It has the same color scheme which identifies it as an OU building. Its an older building, so the interior and parts of the exterior need some care. This is the home of my major in the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science. The hallways of this building are almost cave-like because they are poorly lit. The interior is pretty generic aside from the center of the building where a freestanding staircase stands. This building doesn't draw exceptional academics out of me like other buildings do (ex. Bizzell Memorial Library, Devon Energy Center).

OKC building-Taylor Johnson

I saw this building in OKC and I thought it looked interesting , especially with the green front.
-Taylor Johnson

La Sagrada Familia

This is inside of the La Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, Spain.  I went to Spain back in 2011 for my graduation present with my family and just looking at the detail of the outside of the church made me wonder what the inside would look like because the outside was very Gothic while the inside seemed very modern with touches of goth.  Most of the lighting was natural which was very beautiful and I just remember looking up at the ceiling and being amazed with all of the intense detail that was inside as well as outside of the church.  It is truly an amazing sight.

--Anson Wilson

American Airlines Center

As many of you may know, this is the American Airlines Center in Dallas. I try to come here at least once when I am home to either watch the Stars or the Mavericks. I have had some great memories here.
-Daly Searfoss