Author: Alex Dolan

This is one of Rick Joy’s works that I’ve found differs from the rest. Namely, he has a style in which he designs, not only to the culture of the place, but also to...

Commissioned for this project by private clients, this home is yet another unique Rick Joy creation. Taking inspiration from multiple sources, including a Japanese technique of charring wood to make it more resistant to...

As with his other designs, this Woodstock Farm by Rick Joy melds in well with its environment. Unlike most of his other projects I’ve talked about so far, however, this property is not in...

The Amangiri Resort is another example of Rick Joy’s work, this time nestled into the Utah desert. While this project was a collaboration, it still exemplifies his love of rectangular shapes with smooth, flat...

A Rick Joy design, this house is quite unique in that it is not one cohesive structure. Rather, it is separated into 3, a living area, bedroom, and office. It isn’t a large house,...

A two story vacation villa with 8380 square feet, this house was designed with the view in mind. It is located in the Catalina Mountains overlooking Tucson Arizona. The panoramic views you get with this...

Otherwise known as the Honors Dorm, David L. Boren Hall is my current residence. Exhibiting the architectural style typical of the University, rectangular geometries and brick are integral to the building’s outer appearance. Its...

Opened in 1928, the Don CeSar Hotel is now a member of the Historic Hotels of America. Residing Gulf-side in Saint Petersburg, Florida, it has historically been a hotel for America’s rich and famous....

The symbol of one of the four theme parks at Disney World, Spaceship Earth is a very unique structure. This 18 story geodesic sphere houses an attraction of the same name that describes the...

Cooperstown, NY, is a village that has a lot of heritage and is surrounded by beautiful landscape. It is probably best known, however, for being home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. As...