Built in 1901, to meet the printing demands of the immensely popular publication “Message to Garcia.” Built from timber and stone, with a crenellated tower to top it off. It was once the most modern print shop in the world. The print and binding operations were moved from the inn into this building once it was completed. At one point there were over 200 employees working out of this building. Shipping and general admission were carried out here as well.

Built in 1899, it served as a meeting all for all the Roycrofters. It was constructed from local glacial fieldstone and is the second structure on the campus. Often described as the one of the most beautiful , asymmetrical  structures in America, with features such as a crenellated tower and a sculptured terra cotta face. The main meeting hall was known as the art gallery as it housed many oil paintings from well-known artists.

Built in  1897 as a print shop for Elbert Hubbard, it later became a common place for workers and campus guests to socialize and stay. Elbert began referring to the property as the “inn” in 1903 and offered thirty eight sleeping rooms. Later in 1905 more rooms were added and a peristyle as added to give a feeling of unity and symmetry. In 1986 this building and thirteen others on the campus were given national historic landmark status. In 1995 it went under restoration with strict guidelines as to protect the historic landmark. Much of the original furniture and fixtures remain.

I visited the Gateway Arch many years ago, but I remember how sketchy it seemed at the time. You take a pod up to the top but at any moment they could shut it down if the winds became too high. At the top I remember being able to see the baseball stadium and being eye level with many of the big skyscrapers around. For as pretty a view as it was, all I wanted to do was go back down because you can feel the whole arch swaying just slightly. I haven’t been back since then but even though I was put at unease I would still revisit to see if I can change my view on the Arch.

This past Christmas break I traveled with my friends to Washington state. I have wanted to go here for a few years because I love the forests of the pacific northwest. Particularly I am drawn to Mt. Rainier and its surrounding national park. During my visit there I was able to go up the iconic Seattle Space Needle, and take in the view of the whole city. I am typically not one for heights but standing on the rotating glass bottom floor of the space needle gave me a strange sense of security. The 360 view of the water front and city give you a whole new perspective on the size of everything over there. If I ever get the chance to go back I wouldn’t hesitate to go back up the needle.

The Eiffel Tower, being as cliche as it is, was also a really nice place to visit. While in France, I stayed in a place that was no more than a mile away from the Eiffel Tower. As you could probably assume, I spent a great amount of time around that general area and got several chances to see the Eiffel Tower, both day and night. One of the nights, we planned to have a picnic during its nightly light show and that was definitely an experience worth trying. We sat in the field shown above and ate as the light show played. Standing directly under the Eiffel Tower is also really interesting because it gives you the realization of how big it truly is. I shouldn’t have to say this but if you’re ever in France, definitely check it out.

Bonus: They also have a really good crepe stand close by to the Eiffel Tower where you can get nutella crepes for cheap.

The Devon Energy Center is the 62nd tallest building in the United States and the tallest building in Oklahoma City, standing at a remarkable 50 stories high. The building broke ground in October of 2009 and was completed three years later in October of 2012. The building was designed and built by Pickard Chilton. This building really stands out to me because it is the tallest building in Oklahoma City. This building can be seen in most parts of the greater Oklahoma City. One thing that really stands out to me is the shape of the top of the building. The building creates an upside down triangle that is very pleasing to the eye. The all glass windows also bring a very nice aesthetic to the building as a whole. Every single Oklahoman knows about this building and its whereabouts.

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Devon Energy Center. (2019, November 17). Retrieved March 2, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Energy_Center

While traveling through China, I got the chance to stop by and see the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. At the time, I had no knowledge of the Forbidden City at all. The Forbidden City was home to several different dynasties, ranging from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Most of the palace has yellow glazed tile roofs due to yellow being the emperors desired color (similar to how purple signifies royalty). Throughout the palace, you can see different architectural decorations on the buildings, some being dragons and other being Phoenix’s. Each decoration had it’s own meaning, usually rank or status. Overall, the Forbidden City was an amazing place and architecturally speaking, was very beautiful.

This stadium is the home to the University of Oklahoma football team. Memorial stadium is often called the palace on the prairie or Owen field. The architect of this stadium was Layton and Hicks and it broke ground in 1922. The stadium was finished and opened in 1923. The stadium has since undergone multiple renovations all done by HOK Sports/360 Architecture. This stadium is very special to me because I have been an OU football fan my entire life. I have a lot of memories coming to games from my childhood and also from my years of attending OU. Although the palace is very large and can fit approximately 80,000 fans, it has a small feeling to it and you feel like you are very close from any seat in the whole stadium. One thing that has always stood out to me was how good of shape the field is kept in because it is real grass. It really adds to the atmosphere that the palace already brings as a building itself.

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Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. (2020, February 8). Retrieved March 2, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaylord_Family_Oklahoma_Memorial_Stadium

This is the chapel on the grounds of my high school where I spent a part of everyday weekday morning for eight years. I was always proud that this chapel belonged to my school and was constantly aware of how beautiful it was. This is partly because I would zone out many mornings and stare at the ceiling wondering how it was supported or wonder why they chose that specific design for the stained-glass window next to my pew. It was a really special building to me because it symbolized an escape from the typical school day and provided me with time to clear my mind. It’s modern design made it stand out among many churches today and I think it accurately reflects a modern method of worship where people from all different backgrounds can find refuge.