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Mercedes Lozano Socar Rest Stop (Jurgen Mayer-Hermann) Post 8

One Mayer-H and partner Architekten have designed, to me is interesting. It sort of follows that same flowlines as the border check point. Very modern and still beautiful, but just not my type of building. I would be lying if I said I didn’t want to visit it because it is the most beautiful rest point I have ever seen. Its glossy, flowy, and pearly white. I love how clean and sleek it looks. Especially, for a rest point. It reminds me of how a luxury cars personal garage might look like. Home to the upmost standards at all times

Mercedes Lozano Lazika sculpture (Jurgen Mayer-Hermann) Post 7

Seeing this sculpture I knew right away it was my favorite. I want to visit and see it in real life. It is so graceful and breathtaking. I have always had an appreciation for architecture, and been in awe before. Something about this sculpture on this port of the Georgian Black Sea genuinely took my breath! (and its only the photo) The different angles these shapes are laying but perfectly balancing is peaceful and calming to look at. It almost looks fake. It reminds me of soap bars and as if someone had perfectly stacked them to balance. Then the fact that it is surrounded but the Black Sea only makes it 100% more breathtaking. Truly amazing.

Mercedes Lozano Sarpi Border Checkpoint (Jurgen Mayer-Hermann ) Post 6

When I first saw this building or checkpoint I was confused. I had no idea what it was. After reading more about it and learning how it is clearly a checkpoint and it is located in Georgia, I began to make a little more sense of it. When I look at it I start to think of Spongebob and his friend Squidward. Something about the odd shape reminds me of the animated show and their figures there. I don’t like nor dislike the building. I appreciate it for what it is and the modernisms that were incorporated into it

Mercedes Lozano Metropol Parasol (Jurgen Mayer-Hermann) Blog 5

This beautiful wooden structure is located in Seville Spain. When I first saw it my first thought was it looked like the inside of a bee hive. All the squares and then I started to think it look like a popsicle project. After I read about its location and how it is the largest wooden structure, I began to have an appreciation for it and its uniqueness. The beauty of the craftsmanship and how it flows through the air with its twists and curves all coming together to make one piece. This picture didn’t even do it justice for how truly massive it is! I was in awe.

Mercedes Post 4 The Colosseum

Honestly, I’m not sure if it was the hot summer day or the numerous people that were waiting in line to tour the Colosseum, but whatever it was rubbed me the wrong way. I was turned off completely from this historical building. Of course, I was in awe to see such a historic building but I didn’t love it, like I had when I saw the Vatican. I did think about all the people who fought in competed here which I thought was the coolest part. The architecture of course was incredible but everything in Italy was historic and unreal. Thinking about how someone was able to create so amazing building especially back then was surreal. Just not my favorite

Mercedes post 3 La Finca

This is a picture of an orphanage I was able to visit in Honduras. My heart immediately fell in love with this place. Not from just the kids but from the story it told. Colors that made me feel joyous, an open concept that kept you connected, and the field in the middle for activities. These were only a few of the things I loved, and in fact the orphanage stretched back even further than what this picture depicts. I am Spanish so it is in my blood to love that Spanish style but when I first encountered this place it was home. It reminded me of summers at my grandparents in a tiny but open house that had a huge backyard where we played. Just like how the kids of the orphanage loved La Finca. It was warm and inviting in all the best ways.

Mercedes post 2 London Flat

Now, I know this might be a little different for a blog post about a building but my flat in London was one of  my most favorite places I have lived in so far. I love everything about the building the white buildings next to the brown, the chimneys, the parking spaces in the front, and of course the railing. Everyday, when I would walk home from work and arrive on my street I would just admire the buildings of my cozy flat. European architecture is so different from anything here in Oklahoma. I loved how personal everything was and cozy.

Mercedes post 1 Vatican

When I was in Italy and had the chance to tour the Vatican I was blown away. The architecture of the building was absolutely incredible. I could not seem to wrap my mind around how someone was able to create such an amazing building. Once I entered the cathedral it was only heightened. I am catholic so it was especially an amazing experience. I felt a sense of peace and awe. The meaning of the building is such a big part of history and will continue to be. Thinking of all the popes that have stepped foot inside or are even buried in mind blowing.