The building is not only a “hub” for various student activities, but it is also a pass-through between main campus to the major cross street. The idea was to enhance recruitment and enrollment and to improve the experience for pedestrians by having an easy accessibility vertically and horizontally. At 53,000 square feet, the space includes a ballroom, meeting rooms, dining options, spirit shop, and a bookstore.
As the Associate Architect of the design of the Nashville Music City Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet and covering over six blocks, it features a green roof and a view of the Nashville skyline. Its main plan was to have natural light and flexibility among the spaces. If I ever travel to Nashville one day, I would love to visit here.
Constructed to be the headquarters for the American Electric Power, this building located in Albany, Ohio, was planned to be multi-functional, with private offices and exterior walls that gave off sufficient daylight. It has access to walking and bike paths and an outdoor dining terrace. The offices are modular; they can be converted into a conference room. A four-story atrium resides at the heart of the building.
Architect Curt Moody and engineer Howard E. Nolan, founders of Moody- Nolan architect firm, designed the Martin Luther King Branch Library as a redesign of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Brand. At 18,700 square feet, it has a changing art gallery and many levels of spacial organization for lounge space, utilizing natural light and transparency. On top of functioning as a library, it is also used as a community center and gathering place. The building has three main sections, referencing Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders. The building has a stone exterior and stone patterned glass. What I think is cool is that Moody is president of the largest black-owned architecture firm and got to do a project honoring Martin Luther King.
The United States Capitol Building on Capitol Hill, in Washington D.C., is one of the most iconic buildings in America. This building is literally on a hill, hints the name. When I first visited, I was shocked to learn that it has its own subway located inside. What is most interesting, is that Thomas Jefferson held a competition to choose an architect to design this building. Something special about this building is that one of my best friends works there and has taken me on a in-depth tour that most of the public can’t do.
Radio City Music Hall in New York City, specifically Rockefeller Center, is one of New York’s most famous attractions. I first visit during Christmas of 2017, during which the photo below was taken. Why I like the building so much is because it was build at the peak of the Great Depression in the 30’s for people to enjoy shows and events. Going to a show is a great experience because of how intimate and small the theatre is. My mom and I saw the famous “Christmas Spectacular” that has been performed since 1933.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, located in New York City, was one of the most beautiful churches I had ever been to. It was my first time in New York City and at the top of my list to go visit. The style is neo-gothic and has some the most gorgeous stained glass. What I found most memorable about this church is all of the marble included. It has stood in New York since 1878 and still remains active for church services.
