This bridge can be seen when driving through Moore, OK. It was constructed this past year and it has given me something to look forward to every morning. It’s nearly impossible to see during the day, but the lights fade and flow to a new color about every 10 seconds. I think this lighting on the bridge makes Moore, OK seem more lively, especially when it’s dark and there’s hardly any lights on. It seems like a great place to put it seems it stands out at night since it doesn’t have to compete with other lights.

This lighthouse is located in Pensacola, Florida. I had the pleasure of climbing all 177 steps to get to the top. However, this staircase is tightly packed and can feel claustrophobic, but once you reach the top it seems so open and spacious. However, the steepness of the steps and how tight the space is may be due to being conservative, but I feel like it also tells a story. The metal steps are loud each time you take a step but its a reminder that getting to the top starts with one step at a time. Overall, I thought it was a beautiful lighthouse that is currently still active.

The Oklahoma Museum of Art is so mesmerizing to walk by. When I was walking by this building, it makes it so easy to see the pieces of art in the building. I was surprised that it also had a tall light structure, similar to a Christmas tree. I also loved the materials around the glass because although it seems simple and elegant, it also emphasizes the art that’s on display.

This is the Gateway Arch located in St. Louis, Missouri and it was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1947. I never traveled anywhere growing up besides going to school and home, but I decided to go on a road trip a few years ago. During my trip, I saw this arch while driving and it was my first encounter with architecture besides common buildings. I thought it was so fascinating how tall it was and wondered how it could even support itself. To this day, it’s still one of my favorite structures to see when I’m traveling.

This luxury hotel is located in Elciego, Spain and was designed by Frank Gehry. The color of the building is supposed to represent the color of wine. Despite its appearance, it is made of stainless steel and titanium. However, it looks like it’s light as a feather and made of ribbons instead. I would love to stay here one day, but I don’t think my wallet can afford it.

The Guggenheim Museum is located in Bilbao, Spain that was designed by Frank Gehry. This building looks like a piece of art instead of a building with how it swirl and flows. Before seeing this building, I never knew that structures can look so flexible and twist like a cinnamon roll. I wish more buildings took an approach like this, but I understand that it can be costly.

This is the “dancing house” in Prague, or sometimes called the “drunk house”. It was designed by Frank Gehry and it was controversial when it was initially built. This building makes a statement about liberation and freedom during its time, but there are still people today who hate it. I personally thought it looked a bit out of place compared to the buildings around it, especially since it seems so modern, whereas the others seem so old and plain. It also reminds me of an hour glass with its shape.

This building was designed by Frank Gehry and it is absolutely stunning. It was originally built for the Olympics that was held in Barcelona that year. I was amazed by how big it is and how the colors change depending on the angle of the sun and the weather. This building feels like a sculpture and I would love to go see it someday.