This is the Hardesty Arts Center, also know as the AHHA building, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The AHHA was built in 2012 for the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa and is used as an art gallery and studio space. I really love this building because it’s a symbol of gathering for the Tulsa arts community, and really grew during my high school years when I felt more appreciation for art. 

When it comes to the physical space, I find it so interesting that it seems like a heavy and sharp-shaped building, with the concrete walls and metal details, while at the same time feeling so soft and light while inside. I think that their walls of windows letting in natural light must be part of this effect. I also find it so interesting how the space itself is so neutral and has held so many creative sculptures and other forms of artwork. 

This may not be the most aesthetically pleasing work of architecture, but it was great for Alaska. This is the city I grew up in as well as the place where my parents met. In a way without this building I would not exist. I love this hotel because there is a great restaurant on top of it that overlooks the city. This is also one of the tallest buildings in Anchorage, so it is a great vantage point to see what is around. I believe this is one of the coolest buildings in Alaska and also has many fun shops and restaurants in it. It is also very functional as a hotel and is a great place to stay. The Captian Cook hotel has a special place in my memories and I look forward to going back here and look over my childhood city.

Throughout the years, I’ve been watching movies with the flatiron building constantly being shown in many scenes. I was always fascinated with this Iconic building and its triangular shape and when I got the chance to visit New York I stopped by to eat dinner near it. From seeing it in movies to visiting the actual place in person was a satisfying experience. Although when I did visit the Flatiron building it was unfortunate that the base of it was undergoing reconstruction I was not able to take a picture perfect vision of it.

The Bizzell Memorial Library has had a huge impact on my college life. I really like the Cherokee Gothic architecture around campus, especially with this library. It has made my walk to class more enjoyable due to the beauty of the buildings. The architecture itself on this campus was a major factor in my decision of choosing OU as my undergraduate college. Layton Hicks & Forsyth were the architects who built this and I really admire their work. There have been countless times I’ve gone in here and have been productive studying for exams. This building really brightens up the atmosphere around campus and I believe it is the central and most important building in Norman besides maybe the football stadium. The Great Reading Room is one of my favorite rooms in this building and I continue to go here and admire this structure as long as I am on campus.

While this ballpark doesn’t hold any particularly special memories for me, I find myself thinking about it often. I’ve only been to Dr. Pepper Ballpark a hand full of times, but each time I am mesmerized by the structure’s style and simple elegance.

I like how in the middle of North Texas, there is such coastal looking building. I remember walking through the stadium, looking at all of the wood elements, and wanting to take pictures of everything. Though this structure is a sporting venue, I think it has charm and beauty that other sports complexes don’t have.

The Crescent Hotel is a beautiful building located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas in the town of Eureka Springs. I first went there with my parents back in 2016 for a little trip and it was amazing how beautiful the town and the Crescent Hotel are. The hotel has a French Renaissance and Richardsonian Romanesque style that creates a beautiful building with such a great design. I could not believe the great size and architecture while driving through the Ozarks and seeing the hotel grow closer as we were first getting there. There are so many windows throughout the buildings and the height of the walls draws your eyes upward. Our rooms were directly off the balcony and we would sit outside in the evenings and watch the moon come up over the mountains. The view was breathtaking and the hotel really just made the trip fantastic.

The Philbrook museum has been an amazing and inspiring building to me since I was young. My mother would take me there to see their large collection of art pieces with diverse narratives within them, but I always thought that the building itself had such an interesting story. It is so interesting that this was the former home of an oil pioneer (Waite Phillips) who commissioned architect Edward Buehler Delk to design it.

I have always admired the twisted columns and intricate ceilings that were inspired by Italian Renaissance, it felt like it was from a different time. The exterior as well as the gardens were even more stunning. I think I loved going there so much because I had such a heart for European styles and culture. Being there was an escape in a way. It does not feel like Tulsa, Oklahoma.