This building is small and in a very inconspicuous spot but the tiles have always caught my eye. The advances and sentiments of the 1920s can be seen in this building. Egyptian styling caused by the uncovering of King Tuts tomb and cubism of Picasso can be seen in the tiling of the building. The lines are very clean and the colors are both vibrant and muted, this is similar to the cubism of Pablo Picasso. The building is divided into three parts, this paired with a focus on horizontal embellishments are reminiscent of Egyptian style. The rise of the automobile in the 1920s was what spurred the construction of such gas stations across the country. This building does not just house a gas station it communicates the mindset of a generation

One building that has affected me is the Philcade in the Deco district of Tulsa Oklahoma. I always really enjoyed the architecture in downtown Tulsa. Even before I understood architecture I was drawn to the old Deco district. This district was built by oil baron Wade Phillips in the late 1920’s into the 1930’s and its very ornate as a result. The entries are very formal and awe inspiring. I worked in this building every day at a local coffee shop that was downright ugly on the inside with harsh colored walls (red and blue) with cheap plastic chairs and tables. Walking out into the lobby of the Philcade was a sort of relief. The gold leaf and bright geometric figures were very warm.