The Trinity Chruch in Boston is one of Hobson’s most famous pieces of work. The rock exterior makes it look heavy and dense, somewhat medieval. Which are both key characteristics of the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The stone represents the sense of permanence and connection to earth (WentWorth). The small top section and much bigger bottom section of the church are used to give the illusion of the building being “anchored them to earth” (WentWorth). The building is very ornate and uses circular arches and columns. There are also many peaks and turrets.

Though under construction, Jeanne Gang’s Vista Tower is already a beautiful structure. Its unique tiered design will be home to five green roofs. It will also feature gradient glass, allowing for more insulation at higher altitudes. Much like Gang’s other residential structures, the Vista Tower focuses on sustainability in the form of green roofs and sunlight.

Hyde Park Chicago, Illinois is home to Jeanne Gang’s Solstice on the Park, built in 2018. The residential building’s slanted windows were uniquely designed to efficiently use the sun. During the hot summer months when the sun is high, the slanted windows prevent direct sunlight from entering the building. During the cold winter months, the sun’s lower angle allows direct sunlight. This saves energy on both air condition in the summer and heating in the winter. It is clear that Jeanne Gang is concerned with excessive energy consumption is experimenting with unique designs to combat the issue.

Cowboy’s Stadium or as some refer to as “Jerry World,” is North Texas attraction that brings in people from all over. The stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys and was recently renovated and reopened in 2010. the stadium is located in Arlington, Texas which is right outside of Dallas. I live in the neighboring town of Cedar Hill, so Cowboy’s Stadium is a place I am connected to through my childhood. I attended my first Cowboy game and my first concert at the stadium and I remember the hype that surrounded the reopening in 2010.

Cowboy’s Stadium is 3.1 million square feet, can seat up to 100,000 people, and has a retractable roof. The stadium was meant to create the ultimate NFL experience with an exclusive 5-star feel. The two massive steel arches and glasses walls and windows give it a luxury image.

Tartu Paulus Church is a monumental brick church building with a rectangular ground plan on a granite stone, which primarily represents the Finnish national romantic style. Built between 1915 and 1919, the architect of the church was Eliel Saarinen.

The color of the red brick stands out to me behind a blue sky. The bowing of the tower was an interesting choice and I can see a channel on all four sides allowing room for windows. The cylindrical parts near the front door give it good symmetry.

The National Gallery in London really caught my eye when I was going on a morning run. I had to stop for a few minutes to take in its beauty and entirety. The Gallery is massive and is really hard to miss. The historic art museum, located in Trafalgar Square was a favorite stop of mine.

The building was designed by William Wilkins from 1832 – 1838 and represents a neoclassical architectural style. Wilkins received some harsh critiques for the building but renovations since have given the building a much more contemporary aesthetic.

The station building in the city Helsinki, Finland was designed by Eliel Saarinen and inaugurated in 1919. The outside of the structure is mostly made out of granite. It also looks like copper trimming around that has been oxidized, the station is still magnificent to look at. Helsinki Central was chosen as one of the world’s most beautiful railway stations by BBC in 2013. It is a very symmetrical piece and impressive for the time that it was constructed.

St. Paul’s Cathedral was for sure one of the largest churches I have ever seen and it still amazes me. I can remember the goosebumps and excitement from being able to stand so close to such a historic building.

The current cathedral is the 4th on the site and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, a highly acclaimed English architect known for rebuilding churches. The cathedral uses mainly Portland stone, but also bricks, iron, and wood. St. Paul’s has also had a numerous amount of funeral services for some well known people including Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. The church is still operating and remains one of London’s main sights to see.

When I first came across the Tower Bridge, I felt like I had accomplished something on my bucket list. The Tower Bridge is a sight itself, but the bridge offers great views of the city. Located on the River Thames, the bridge often gets mistaken for the London Bridge, also located on the River Thames.

The Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894 and a huge challenge the city of London faced was how to build a bridge downstream from London Bridge without disrupting river traffic activities. They successfully designed the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridge ever completed at the time. When it was built, the bascules were operated by hydraulics using steam as power. The bascules are still operated today by hydraulics but they have moved on from steam to oil.