The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) is a world-wide organization whose mission is to “is to empower young people and communities worldwide to build a just, sustainable, equitable and inclusive world, where every person can thrive in body, mind and spirit.” It is reportedly in over 120 countries with over 10,000 local associations. I recently…
Although a reflection may be clearly visible, we often don’t “see” it. We subconsciously block it from our view. The reflection’s beauty and potential are lost to us. However, sometimes a reflection perseveres and commands our attention. It is in that moment we find our reward. My recent shot of KBR Tower is an example…
Bethel Church Park is a unique city park. It’s not a playground or a place to picnic. It’s not for hiking, jogging, fishing, or just enjoying nature and being outdoors. Instead, it is a place for quiet reflection, thought and remembrance. The park is designed to pay tribute to Bethel’s significant history, architecture, and the…
Brava is Houston’s newest high-rise residential building in downtown Houston. This 46-story building has a unique and captivatingly beautiful design. This is no surprise as the exterior architects were Munoz + Albin the same firm that designed the Lyric Garage only a block away. The architect’s link above gives a detailed description of the building’s…
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building is the latest addition to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) campus. Completed in November, 2020 the Kinder Building increased the overall MFAH exhibition space by nearly 75 percent. The distinctive architecture includes a façade of vertical, translucent-glass tubes. As a result, the building stands out from all…
The morning light at Pennzoil Place is a gift to photographers. The light plays with the shapes and angles to create beautiful and ever-changing vignettes to stimulate your imagination. This iconic building stands out in the Houston skyline. Wikipedia cites it as “Houston’s most award-winning skyscraper and is widely known for its innovative design.” Wikipedia…
In my last post I talked about the perseverance and patience it took to get my Unity of Houston photos. I said I would be posting the actual photos this week and here they are. Unity of Houston is a non-denominational church in Houston. The church’s architecture is very unique and non-traditional. As a result,…
Known for innovative and experimental architecture Chicago is a great town if you love architecture. Famous architects such as Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright, just to name a few, have buildings there. It is home to stunning buildings; the Rookery, the Sullivan Center, Union Station, Willis Tower,…
Smith Street is home to iconic Houston architecture. These two glass and steel towers have become landmarks with their reflections of the Houston skyline. Although similar in design they each have their unique characteristics. These buildings are now the home for Chevron Corporation’s Houston operations. But it was the former tenant that brought these building…
