Paul Rudolph designed this home in 1969 for the executive of Endo Pharmaceuticals. This home coincides with other Rudolph designs as it has a modern look to it. The aspects of this house were designed from a singular geometric design. The shape of the home is constructed of lumber and resembles the hull of a boat. Even Rudolph was quoted saying that this house is “a wave from the sea”. Most of the home walks away from the view of living spaces being visible from entry. There are small stairways that lead to the library area or dining area. The bedrooms, kitchen, and service are the smaller elements of the house as the living room is expansive and largest room within the house. The bedrooms form one complete side of the house. This gives the house a sectional element as every place within the structure has its designated purpose. With the stunning geometric design, the walls are all coated with the same texture throughout the house. With all aspects of this house on display, there is a subtle symmetry that can be felt and seen. The structural expression represented by Rudolph in this house can only be recognized as class and sophistication.

“Deane Residence.” Paul Rudolph Foundation, paulrudolph.org/project/dean-residence/.

This beach guest house designed by Paul Rudolph was evidence of his evolution as an architect. This design came shortly after Rudolph had severed ties with Ralph Twitchell. This newly found freedom gave Rudolph his own mindset. This house is three units wide and three units deep all which are constructed of lumber. Rudolph designed this house with practicality in mind. The frames of the house support a set of pulley systems for the rafters. This allows for the covers to be pulled down for storms and when leaving the house unaccompanied. This also allows for the stayer of the home to kind of customize the feel of the home. lowering and raising the covers can cover up private areas of the house while allowing for common living spaces to feel more open as the structure is not all that big. These covers also got the house the nickname of the “cannonball house” in relation to ships opening up their bays to fire their cannons. In the humidity of Florida, this guest house provides exceptional air flow with openness it creates. This plan of open space coincides with Rudolph’s philosophy of building as the inside of the house is a focus of the exterior.

“Walker Guest House.” Paul Rudolph Foundation, paulrudolph.org/project/walker-guest-house/.

These dual officer towers that reach up 186 meters in the sky were designed by Paul Rudolph. This building boasts 58 different office floor plans between the towers. One tower is 36 floors tall whereas the other is 40 floors. The giant pillars that elevate the building are meant to resemble hydraulic pumps. The overwhelming amount of glass that covers the towers is to evoke koalas climbing up climbing up a tree. this was Rudolph’s idea of giving the building a cultural aspect to its surrounding. Both towers have hexagonal floor plans throughout. This is quite different from the regular square floor plans for most office buildings. These towers go hand in hand with the style of Paul Rudolph. The pillars and Glass curtains that jump out from the building gives this architectural piece a modern look. These buildings are very unique looking in my mind. I personally love the blue plated glass that was used to coat the building. Paul Rudolph was a man with his own style in mind and the Lippo Center was not excluded from his originality. Having such a unique work of architecture gives a company its physical space a personal identity that is unmatched by their competition.

“Lippo Center.” Paul Rudolph Foundation, paulrudolph.org/project/lippo-center/.

This 6,800 square foot beach house designed by Paul Rudolph evokes modernity. When Rudolph designed this home, he wanted the different areas of the house to reflect the different moods and activities that it would hold. This easily seen as the outside of the structure seems to be sectioned off from one another creating different levels. With the large and abundant windows, it is always easy to catch a magnificent view. Rudolph made this even easier by placing the back of the home looking at the ocean with a walkway right down to the beach.

The interior of the Milam Residence is open to say the least. I personally like how Rudolph used focus on the space within the house to organize its look instead of using structural figures. By doing this, it focuses the beauty of the home to be complemented by the outside views. The floors and walls of the interior are extended in very elaborate ways to even more reflect the view from the outside. This home was built with it’s surrounding environment in mind. There is no greater vastness then the oceans and Rudolph recognized this by placing a structurally spacious home right at the water’s doorstep.

Tuohy, Jennifer Pattison. “Milam Residence by Paul Rudolph.” Dwell, 11 June 2019, www.dwell.com/article/milam-residence-paul-rudolph-for-sale-801935f7#:~:text=Designed%20by%20Paul%20Rudolph%2C%20the,be%20yours%20for%20%244.45%20million.&text=Situated%20on%20the%20Atlantic%20coast,with%20its%20location%20in%20mind.

I know this will be an unpopular post, but I grew up with a family full of Oklahoma State University graduates and fans. In my many time visiting this stadium, it was one of the last visits that is the most memorable. Boone Pickens stadium is the location where my high school football team won state. Being a part of this as a player was unforgettable. The inside of the stadium is extremely modern with gold colored tiles that mark the school’s logo throughout all of the floors. Running out on to the field, the stadium seemed to grow in size. I felt tiny compared to everything around me. The exposed brick and the engraved gates leading into the stadium will always stick out in my mind. While the stadium is not a full circle, I have always admired the fact that the football stadium directly connects to the basketball facility. While I would’ve liked to play at the larger stadium in Norman, Oklahoma with all of it’s history, It was amazing to be at such a modern and detailed facility. The abundance of the windows on the exterior facility are also an interesting concept. It provides great views as soon as you exit your seat from any point of the stadium. The craftsmanship and thoughtfulness do not go unnoticed. I will forever hold the memories that were made in Boone Pickens stadium.

While this piece of architectural history is famous for a horrific event occurred, it still has a sense of awe inside. When I first entered in Ford’s theater, I could only think of its past and what had happened there, but after seeing the stage area, I was taken to other thoughts of beauty. The width of the seating is not all that wide, but as you can see in the image, it is three stories tall. Gold trim and ornamentation pop out from the white backdrops. The ceiling of the theater is probably my favorite portion of this building as its design promotes symmetry and focus in the details. It is strange how I felt the gloom of history but was awakened when seeing the inside. It is easy to see how a president would choose to use this theater as it evokes royalty inside. The crew that maintains Ford’s Theater have done an incredible job as they have tried to keep the theater as original as possible while making it look as it did in it’s prime. This building really gives a feel of what it would be like to watch a performance in this pivotal time of our nation. It is sad that such a beautiful piece of architecture has to have a disastrous past that puts the physical building in a bad light with the world.

While at first glance, this may look like your average ski town bar, it is deeper than that. Gold Pan boasts the longest running liquor license west of the Mississippi river and has been in Breckenridge for over 140 years. When I first entered the bar, I was taken back by how antique they had kept the inside. Besides the neon signs, you would think that you were transported back to the old west. The floor inside is slanted entirely in one direction. The doors feel like they are about to come apart and the wood pillars inside seem like they are on their last leg, literally. It is dark and there is still probably scuffs in the wood from cowboy boots. The whole building is encapsulated in history. While it is now filled with skiers telling stories of their day, it was once filled with pioneers and outlaws. I have went to Breckenridge several times over the course of my life, and this place always makes it on the list for a stop. This building shows me the importance of preserving old structures. Gold pan was enjoyed by travelers long before I was ever born, yet I am still able to receive gratification every time I enter. Gold Pan is special and holds that certain cool factor everyone is looking for in any type of building.

The picture above is one that many sports fans will recognize. I did not attend many football games here before I came to the University of Oklahoma, but have went to them as much as possible since being here. When i first entered the stadium, I was in awe of the sheer size as I walked to my seat. The seating seems to curve up into the clouds. While underneath the stands is somewhat bland, the outside gives the appearance of a fortress. Walking through the iron gates made me feel like I was a part of something special. This stadium creates a deep impact in cohesiveness within the university. When students and fans enter into this arena, they all want the same thing which is a win for our school and state. Just being in this stadium makes me feel like I belong to a community. I believe that connecting the stadium into one giant bowl has made this even more clear. There are now no separations and allow for maximum fan inclusion. The times that I have spent at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium are those of which I will cherish forever. Every time I will visit after my time at the University of Oklahoma, it will always feel like a second home to me.