Architecture Class: Stanford Field Trip "Memorial Church"

Visting the Memorial Church at Stanford University was our first stop, and also one of my favorite buildings we saw there. When looking at the outside of the church one notices simplicity and complexity compliment one another because the the fasad of the church is impressive, but one can not comprehend the elegance of this building without entering it. As we entered the church a wave of awe and hush came upon me because the building's interior was beautiful. What I truly enjoyed about this building was the amount of architecture that was put into it, but also the peace and tranquility that was apart of the church as well. No one spoke, only the architecture spoke through the beautiful pillars, banisters, and arches that made up the structure. Because of architecture a holy and respectful tone echoed the halls. Something I found personally interesting about this church was the impressive, large organ that sat just above the entrance to the fasad.

                            -"Memorial Church at Stanford University"-