This office building, was inspired by, the FJMT group, which sought to design a project, that reinterprets and honors the uniqueness and the history of its specific location. Located at the edge of Sydney’s Tank-Stream (the 1st water source of the colony of New South Wales), the architects envisioned a modern and sustainable workplace. The materials that were used in this project, were inspired by embracing natural materials, such as: automated louvres of natural timber, single sheet of low iron clear glass, etc. After analyzing 4 different pieces of work by the FJMT group, I am very eager to visit Australia in the near future! Architecture is a universal interest, that is applicable to every individual.

Tapia, Daniel. “Tower of Wood: The EY Centre / Fjmt.” ArchDaily, ArchDaily, 27 June 2017, www.archdaily.com/874444/tower-of-wood-the-ey-centre-fjmt.

As I continue to analyze various projects that the, FJMT Architectural firm, has contributed too, I see a trend of very modern and aesthetic designs. Just by observing this building, Bunjil Place, I am astounded by its size and its intricate detailing. This building is an example of a new form of community and civic building; and is very versatile in its ability to host various events/social gatherings. Bunjil Place, is located in Narre Warren, Australia. This building was inspired to embrace new technology and express external innovation that reflects a “timeless” theme. I would love to one-day, visit this building up in person.

“Bunjil Place.” FJMT, fjmtstudio.com/projects/bunjil-place/.

This building, the UTS Central building, is located at the University of Technology, in Sydney. The architecture studio, FJMT, designed this new building as a response to the harsh urban environment, through both aesthetics and function. This 17-story building, is a new student hub that will accommodate many students within the university, and provide various departments for extensive research. With its eco-friendly attributes, the building is targeting a 5 star green rating. As you can see from this image, even with its aesthetic design, the architects were able to incorporate plant-life into the building, while still keeping it modern and original. Overall great design!

“FJMT Designs the New UTS Central at the University of Technology in Sydney.” Designboom, 28 Feb. 2019, www.designboom.com/architecture/fjmt-lacoste-stevenson-djrd-tilt-uts-central-sydney-australia-02-27-2019/.

This world renown building (Auckland Art gallery Toi o Tamaki), was designed by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT) and Archimedia. In 2013, on the last day of the World Architecture Festival, the Auckland gallery,  was awarded the World Building of the Year. This building was an extensive project that includes the restoration and adaptation of heritage buildings. Thus, the inspiration was to preserve as much of its original heritage and architectural order, while keeping its organic natural form as much intact. This elegant/modern design is aesthetically pleasing to observe, and sets a great platform for future designs!

Basulto, David. “World Building of the Year: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki / FJMT Archimedia.” ArchDaily, ArchDaily, 7 Oct. 2013, www.archdaily.com/435392/world-building-of-the-year-auckland-art-gallery-toi-o-tamaki-fjmt-archimedia.

Despite, the plethora of locations situated across the nation, this specific YMCA, played a significant part in my childhood. In this building, I have learned many valuable lessons, ranging from: how I should properly workout, how I should behave in a competitive environment, etc. This building has been a gathering center for various age groups, thus, I have encountered many different types of people, and made a variety of close relationships. When I think of this building, it takes me back to a positive/meaningful time in my life.

Despite the simple exterior, this building is very functional. On the left side, you can see that there is a slightly steep hill going up to the windows. This was specifically designed so that the area under it, can double as a possible tornado shelter. In addition, there are a ton of different amenities (pool, workout room, basketball courts), and was/is a great place to gather.

The image above, depicts the exterior of the Physical Science Center. I decided to choose this building, because it inevitability   brings me back to my freshman/sophomore year. I have submitted multiple late assignments, preformed poorly on exams, and really had a tough time transitioning into college, in this building. Hence, this building, in my opinion, resembles a period of hardships and growth. However, despite the negative attributes of this building, the PSC, architecturally, is an ultimate safe haven. This building, was constructed to withstand F4/F5 tornados! In addition, the interior is very modern and provides a great learning environment.

This, is an image of the notorious, Bizzell Memorial Library, located in Norman, Oklahoma. This building consists of 5 floors, 88,000 sq feet, and was inspired by Gothic or Cherokee Gothic designs. Bizzell library, has made its mark in many levels, as it remains the largest research library in the state. In addition, the Bizzell library, has received three national awards from, Library Journal, for transforming the role of Librarianship. Although, there are many positive things to say about this building, that isn’t quite how I truly feel. While waking on the south oval, I am reminded of all the stress, late nights, and overall internal frustrations I had while studying in this library. On the same token, it also resembles all the hard work and assignments I had accomplished. So with that being said, I guess my feelings aren’t completely biased, but the negative vibes are definitely present.

“University of Oklahoma Libraries.” OU Libraries Facts | University of Oklahoma Libraries, libraries.ou.edu/content/ou-libraries-facts.

This image, portrays a visual depiction of what the exterior of the, Chesapeake Energy Arena, looks like. This construction project, started in early 1999, and was completed on June 8th, 2002. The architects that were trusted with this project, were from, The Benham Company. The arena consists of a total of 586,000 sq feet, and is home to the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA team). Every time I encounter a picture of this massive building, it immediately brings me back to my childhood. I loved coming to the games with my father, and I never remember having a dull moment while in that building. Hence, this building is very symbolic of my childhood, and represents quality time I had with my father.

Chesapeake Energy Arena. “Fast Facts.” Chesapeake Energy Arena, www.chesapeakearena.com/about-the-arena/fast-facts.