2017 AEI Photography Competition
Since ArchEs are often thought of as being the “most artsy” of the engineering majors, AEI presents our first ever photography competition and exhibit! We had our ArchE members submit their favorite photograph of a fine example of architectural engineering in Austin, Texas, and then had them judge. The winners are G, H, and I!
Austin Skyline
A photograph of the Austin skyline at the Colorado River during sunset shows off the sunlight reflection in the buildings and in the water.
A
You Wouldn't Know It's Welch From Up Here
Despite the old-run down interior (with the exception of the renovated hall), the exterior of Welch hall actually had some thought put into it. Welch hall blends well with the building style of the UT-Austin campus (limestone on the lower facade and brick on the upper, overhangs, and terracotta).
B
B
The New Jewel of Cockrell
I arrived at UT Austin when the EERC site was nothing but a hole in the ground, and I watched it transform into the magnificent structure that it is today. Architectural engineering being my major, this gave me invaluable insight into the building construction process, and I will never forget it.
The EERC was designed to promote collaboration and make use of technology for research and education, and it did so with a clean aesthetic that complements the older engineering buildings around it. It hasn’t even opened, yet its sheer beauty still stops me in my tracks each time I pass it.
C
Coming Soon
I've enjoyed wandering around campus in search of the best views. New buildings not only add to the asthetic of campus, they also offer new perspectives from which to view preexisting architecture. For example, this view from the EERC site is coming soon for all to admire.
D
D
Supersymmetry
I think the engineering buildings have a bad rep for having the 'plainest' facades on campus, and that's definitely not without its reasons. However, I believe the engineering buildings can be beautiful with the right perspective. After leaving my class across the street from the RLM, I couldn't help but take a moment to capture this image. Engineering buildings are often overlooked for their architecture, but I think if people took the time to really admire the symmetry and the strong lines these buildings contain, they would find a different kind of beauty in them unlike anywhere else on campus.
E
E
Through the Lens
This picture, taken from the hike and bike trail, illustrates the beauty in the contrast between the man made and natural parts of downtown Austin.
F
The Golden UT Tower
The Golden UT Tower, representing the UT Tower, was printed using the 3D printer. The UT tower is located at the center of the UT Campus, which is the iconic symbol of the university. The color golden symbolizes our respect and honor toward the tower. This photography demonstrates the unique complementarity of the real building and the model created.
H
Engineer Meets Large Ducts
During a site visit of the EERC, we see the engineer handling this humongous beast known as a duct that resides in the roof. This beast has various snake-like heads that are composed of exhaust, return, and supply ducts. Thankfully, the engineer is able to tame it and has trained it to take care of the building once it opens up in the summer.
G
The City That Stole My Heart
View of Austin skyline from Zilker Park.
I
Tower Power
The Main Building, the tower at UT, is an icon of Austin and a prized possession of our university. This photograph demonstrates the power that this tower holds with a close up and private view.
J
Littlefield Archway
A view of the peaceful honors quad and the bell tower standing tall above the horizon, all framed by an arch and two columns of Corinthian order, coveys the proud scholarship and homey comfort that each student wakes up to daily on the UT campus.
K
Corner of 5th & Lamar
I really like the picture because it features my one of my favorite building in Austin, the Monarch, and also showcases one of Austin's newest displays.
L​
