In middle school we had a gym that was detached from the school where my middle school held all the basketball games, pep rallies and volleyball games.  The building was recently built and was the place that everyone wanted to play at.  Having a building that was detached from the school made us feel as if we were playing at a high school or a big arena.  We had so much fun in that arena from playing in the student teacher game to playing our rival middle school.  The big blue bleachers on both sides gave us the feeling of an arena especially during games when they were normally pretty full.  The concession stand that was in the front of the building just added to the spectacle that we felt when we were young and felt special to play in such a nice arena compared to other middle schools.  The arena brought me a lot of happiness from winning the 3 on 3 basketball tournament to crossing over my favorite teacher in front of the whole student body.  The gym always provided me with happiness even when we had to be there at 6 am for practice, it always woke me up and put me in a good mood.

(sorry could not find a picture of the outside)

I was born in the great state of Louisiana and the capitol building in Baton Rouge is one of my favorite governmental pieces of architecture. The front of it is checkered with windows and creates a nice pattern. The broad base creates a sense of power and control. The first time I saw it was on a field trip in my elementary school, and I fell in love immediately. We went to the top of the tower and looked out over the city; I felt like I could see for miles upon miles. It was one of the coolest experiences I had growing up. Also pictured is the bullet hole where Governor Huey Long was shot while in office. When I visited, I was able to stick my fingers in that exact same hole. It felt like I was a part of history. The building remains one of my favorite capitols in the U.S.A because of its beautiful architecture and the since of history I felt when I first visited.

When I was a kid, I moved around a lot. The second place I came to call home was a suburb of Chicago called Frankfurt. It was the first time I was close to a big city and I still remember how amazed I was at the height of the Willis Tower. It was the tallest thing I had ever seen (I was only 10) and made me feel quite small. The tower has a modern style and looks almost like a bunch of Lego blocks. The twin antennas on the top seemed almost to brush the clouds when I first saw them. I love the simple black theme of the tower, as it is not too distracting and allows you to focus on the interesting shape. It dominates the Chicago skyline and was once the tallest building in the world. I think the Willis Tower is one of my favorite skyscrapers I’ve ever seen because of the amazement I felt the first time I saw it as a kid.

I first visited the American Airlines Center (AAC) when I attended my first Dallas Mavericks game back in 2009. Over the years I have been to almost 100 games and have had more than enough time to study and appreciate the building that brings so many fans joy. It is located in Victory Park in Dallas, Texas, and is home to not only the Mavericks but the NHL’s Dallas Stars, as well as functioning as a hub for many concert experiences.

The arena has three levels of seats, the lower bowl, platinum, and the upper bowl. These seats seem like a lot when you see the arena empty, but the AAC manages to sell out almost every event it hosts, even being comprised of almost an astounding 19,000 seats. There are entrances on every side of the building, making it easy to manage your way around the arena and not get lost. This building has meant more to me than I even realize usually, however, I am thankful that it has been a constant in my life and now I am able to share my experiences and knowledge about it to others.

The Bizzell Memorial Library (or the Biz) is one of the first buildings I fell in love with on campus. Its gothic architecture on the front steps remind me of an Ivy League campus and inspired a sense of learning in me when I was on a tour as a junior in high school. Plus, the red brick and white stone create a nice contrast that is easy on the eyes. What really took my breath away was the Hogwarts-esque Great Reading Room. The high ceilings and lanterns draw the eye up towards the heavens for inspiration. The dark wood and books on the shelf reinforce the theme of learning, which is always present in the silence of the Great Reading Room. Now as a Junior, the Biz is still my favorite place to study. Nowhere else on campus makes me feel like a student like the Biz does. It reminds me of why I came to OU and pushes me to study harder every time I visit.

I moved into our current house when I was about three, so it is the only house that I have childhood memories of.  My dad actually built the house himself. Not literally though he still subbed most of the work out. It was right when he was getting into building so he got to experiment a little on it. Even so it still turned out fine.  When we moved out there I was still the only child. after a while my sister came. A little after that my brother came. To support our new family the house had to be added on to. It was neat to me because it was like the house was growing with the family. I also was in favor of it because I was getting a room upstairs all by myself. My parents are currently building another house which I am very exited for but it will be sad to see this one go.

I definitely have frequented this place more than I should have. I suppose I have a thing for blindly throwing money away. I really did enjoy most of my time here however. Most of the time we would go in groups and after it was all done the winners would brag and the losers would say they’re never going back. It is an impressive building especially for where it is located. There isn’t exactly a plethora of twelve story buildings in southern Oklahoma. The lights on the buildings are pretty fun to look at as well. The newer one can even run phrases across the building. I live about twenty miles from the and I can easily see them at night.

Constructed between 1909-10 and costing $20,000. Provided electricity and heat to the campus through an underground piping system. It contained two high-speed engines, 300 horse power generators, boilers, smoke-consuming stokers, and the second floor housed a variety of Roycroft groups. Groups such as the baseball team, the orchestra, and the local drama club. In February 1997 the building caught fire, and in 2004 lost two exterior walls. A complete reconstruction began in 2010 and was completed in 2012. The building is now a multi-purpose center containing the visitor center and space for meetings or classes.