The Chiesa di Dio Padre Misericordioso, or Jubilee Church is a structure located in Rome. The unique curved walls of the structure give the viewer a sense of the architectural ambition present. Buildings are commonly defined by their surroundings, and this church was meant to improve a blighted area in this district of Rome. The influence of this structure is intangible when measured in the pride people can feel to know that this wonderful structure acts as a beacon of hope . The nontraditional nature of the church also signals to its visitors that this is a building for the future.

This work of architecture stretches across 110 acres in the Santa Monica mountains in Los Angeles. The campus was designed by Meier and includes several key buildings designed by other architects from different eras. The key emotion one can draw from this complex is awe and amazement.

This courthouse named after the former Supreme Court Judge is in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Built in a postmodern style it fits in well to its surroundings as well as allows for an eloquent view of the facade of the building.

This building acts as the seat of government for the city of San Jose. Built in a postmodern style in 2002, we can see the trademarks of Meier’s design and influence throughout its forms and construction. This pivot to postmodernism in government building construction signals to outsiders that the city itself aims to be progressive and innovative in their approach to governance.

Here we can see the front of the building at the corner of Elm and Boyd in Norman, Oklahoma. The pointed dome structures of the building add to the unique nature of the building that has been described as “the most recognizable building on the OU campus”. I find the architecture to fit perfectly with the museum’s purpose as a repository for culture and knowledge for the state of Oklahoma.

Here is a nightime perspective of the Fred Jones Jr Museum. The collection of sculptures outside of the front entrance create a breathtaking experience for new visitors as well as a warm welcome for those frequenting the museum on a regular basis.

Within the interior contains several floors of stunning artwork dating from the early 15th century to modern rotations of visiting artists. The various collections of the museum are rotated on a frequent basis to give visitors different opportunities to appreciate the depth of the collection.

The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art has had an incredibly positive influence on my life. From its large collection of western artwork to its more unique and dated works within, I find the building to be very distinctive.