Architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The strangeness of this design caught my attention so much that I immediately became interested. This was the first case I had heard of an architect being brought in to design rooms instead of entire structures, and further shows how much there is to learn about architecture. One very interesting fact I came across that makes this project so unique to me is that not only did Mackintosh design the inside and outside of these rooms, but he also helped design the cutlery and dresses that the waitresses would wear. Currently undergoing refurbishments until 2018, it is definitely a place I would like to see in person.

Architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh

I found this building very interesting because it gave insight into early works of Mackintosh. The most interesting fact about this building to me was that it was built on the same street Mackintosh himself was born. An obvious historic and symbolic site which closed as a school in 1974, I find this to be one of his more insightful projects. The Mackintosh Society even went as far as saving it from destruction due to its importance.

Architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh

A very important, and in my opinion stunning contribution by Mackintosh, the Queen’s Cross Church offers plenty to enthusiasts of architecture. Through the fine details offered through the inside of the church itself and incredible stained glass windows, I found so much to appreciate about this building. It is actually now the home of the Mackintosh Society’s Headquarters.

Architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh

This building definitely stands out. It is almost as if there were a literal lighthouse built in the middle of Glasgow. Although the building itself may not be a magnificent sight, it played a significant role in architecture as well as Glasgow culture which I found very interesting. Some actually say the Lighthouse was very essential in Glasgow becoming the “UK City of Architecture & Design” in 1999. One day I would like to visit this building and climb to the top, taking in the scenery of the city.

Architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh

At first glance, most probably notice the castle looking towers on the museum. Even though the building has similarities to the Glasgow School of Arts, there are some very unique characteristics that stuck out to me on this building. The close placement of each window almost coming together to combine one big window is a very cool design in the building and makes me wonder if the point of doing that was to let more sunlight in. Whether or not that be the case, it is a very interesting and historic building in general.

Architect: Charles Rennie Mackintosh

This is one of the few buildings by my architect that rang a bell when I was looking through his notable projects. I remember growing up learning about this place, however I never knew the architect behind the masterpiece. Perhaps the world’s first modernistic building, I would quite enjoy one of the guided tours offered through the building since it is otherwise not open to the public.

Built in 1982 and located in Memphis, Tennessee sits the former home of the King, Elvis Presley. It is one of the destinations on my bucket list. This amazing home and landscape sits on 14 acres and is now known to be a popular tourist destination. Considered to be “colonial revival” architecture, the house itself sports all the features included in this category. Usually rectangular in size and two story with multiple paned windows, Presley’s house is the perfect example of Colonial Revival architectural techniques.

Although the Eiffel Tower was never built with intentions to be permanent, it has since been an iconic monumental structure in history. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel who also in charge of the design for the Statue of Liberty’s spine. This monument is important for many reasons but one of the most important is it inspired others to try to copy the architectural mastery behind it, some failing and some succeeding. Proof of the Eiffel Tower’s inspiring design lies in the 30 or so replicas found around the world.

Growing up I was lucky enough to get to go on a few really amazing family vacations. One of them was to Nassau, Bahamas and we stayed in the Atlantis Resort. Not only did this place seem like it would be something found in the lost city of Atlantis but it was big enough to have multiple restaurants and stores inside, as well as a full size casino. On top of that, the architects were crazy enough to attach to an extension of the hotel, taking riders through a shark tank experience. This was easily one of the first buildings that the architecture itself blew my mind.

One of the first buildings I ever saw or got to go inside as a child was the University of Oklahoma Gaylord Stadium. I was taken there by my dad to watch us play against Kansas. Walking in and seeing the ridiculously high ceilings and huge entryways/arches made me imagine it as a kingdom and that perspective has yet to leave me. The stadium also resembles the Bizzell Library and other buildings around campus that would be considered Cherokee Gothic.