Physical Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

One of my least favorite buildings is the Physical Sciences Center at OU. This building is one of the most displeasing to look at, incorporating very brutalist architecture. This building almost resembles a military fortress or bunker, as the first two to three levels are all made of concrete and completely devoid of windows and natural light. In my opinion, it is unfortunate that this is one of the tallest and most prominent buildings here at OU. Attention is automatically drawn to this tower no doubt because of its striking appearance, though that is certainly not a positive thing. This building was originally designed to house different physical sciences like physics and chemistry, as well as mathematics. Today, this building houses a number of different courses, making the term “the blender,” referring to its appearance, even more appropriate. 

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