Outside Reading Blog 6

In the Mpls., St Paul Magazine I again read an article titled 'First Families of Architecture' by Linda Mack.  This article was about three different couples individual stories about architecture in the Twin Cities area.  The first couple is John and Sage Cowles, they together were the master minds behind the architecture of Spring Hill, The Guthrie (see picture), St. Croix family farm, Walker Art Center, Washburn loft, Shubert Theater, University of Minnesota's center for dance and the flash electric house on 247 10th avenue south.  All of these buildings are beautiful buildings that are known for their architecture.  The second couple Ken and Judy Dayton were the architects for Southdale shopping center, Ferndale Road house, IDS center, Orchestra Hall, Metrodome, and the Lake of the Isles house.  All of these buildings are very noble forms of architecture and places Minnesota is really proud of.  Lastly Penny and Mike Winton have contributed to Minnesota's architecture by creating the Rand Tower, Stillpond, Rapson House, Johnson House, Gehry Guesthouse, Wells Fargo Center, Weisman Art Museum, Redeemer Baptist Church Renovation, and the Mpls. Central Library.  All of these places are astonishing places that have had a lot of thought put into them thanks to the Weismans.  After reading about all of these great accomplishments has inspired me to consider becoming an architect.