All posts by Parker Brady

7132 Hotel (Therme Vals)

The Therme Vals | ArchiTravel

This is an exciting structure because it is out in the wilderness. It has a very modern look and is built over thermal springs, so you are completely immersed in nature. It has a very open concept and allows for much activity to take place. This structure is located in Vals, Switzerland.

Kunsthaus Bregenz

File:Kunsthaus Bregenz.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

The architecture is very exquisite in how the scheme is apparent all around the building. The clear windows add a modern look, which makes it appealing to younger ages. This architectural piece is located in Bregenz, Austria. I really achieved this architecture, especially because it is different than most of Zumthor’s architecture pieces.

Kolumba

Report: Kolumba in Cologne – A Museum for Art - DETAIL inspiration

I really liked this piece because it resembles a castle-style structure. I enjoyed the retro, gothic model around the base. This structure is located in Cologne, Germany. It is an art museum and one of the oldest in this city. Which makes it so historic and eloquent to observe and really cherish.

Feldkapelle Mechernich

Bruder Klaus Field Chapel / Peter Zumthor | ArchDaily

This is an architecture built by Peter Zumthor. The architecture is located in Mechernich, Germany. It is a tiny chapel with a cool looking design in a field that is open to open tours are worship if you are interested. I really liked this design because it is very unique and utilizes many different shapes.

Mercedes-benz Stadium

Atlanta Falcons: New stadium will have perpetually closed Chick-fil-A

This is a stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, that is a multi-purpose stadium. As a kid, I grew up in Atlanta for the first 10 years of my life. I went to Atlanta Falcons games with my father, watching Michael Vick play. I was fascinated to enter this stadium, and the atmosphere was unlike anything I have ever seen. Every person was ecstatic, and I had never felt more alive as a child than when I was inside that stadium. Every time I walked inside, I was at a loss for words. I felt so excited, and the time in that stadium was worthwhile. My encounter and experiences were gratifying, and the memories I have, I will always cherish.

Edward S. Marcus High School

Edward S. Marcus High School - Flower Mound, Texas

This building is Marcus High School, located in Flower Mound, Texas. This where I went to High School. My High School reflects the growth and maturity I went through while I was in this building. I started to become my own individual and learned how to prepare myself to be independent and self-reliant. I had many great experiences but also many that I hated at the time but helped shape me. My feelings toward this building are primarily only positive because I remember how difficult and fun it was and how important these years are once they are over.

American Airlines Center

American Airlines Center: Dallas, TX 75219: Visit Dallas

As I was growing up, I went here all the time to watch the Dallas Mavericks and Stars play. This was one of the first buildings I came to admire and go quite often. I can remember going to games with my father and being ecstatic about seeing Dirk Nowitzki. This building represents my upbringing and brings back fond memories as a child. My encounter walking into this building is always very joyful, and I always feel at home in this building. It represents many memories I will never forget and many more to come.

Bizzell Memorial Library

OU library named one of 'most stunning' | University of Oklahoma |  normantranscript.com

When I came to OU, I was very fascinated by its architecture. The style was very traditional and represented a unique form compared to most college campuses. This was especially evident with the library. When I first saw this building, I was astonished by how it appeared and how exquisite its structure was. The building exemplified a strong yet anxious feeling. Likewise, I felt humbled because many people have walked through the same doors as me and how its traditional structure has primarily stayed intact since it was built. I found the library inside to represent the same feelings as I did looking from the outside. I felt overwhelmed yet relaxed simultaneously, and this is how I feel every time I walk into the library. It has such an internal effect and makes you appreciate great architecture when you see it.