Archinect - The Wonders of Houston Architecture 2024-12-21T22:15:53-05:00 https://archinect.com/blog/article/126967571/the-university-of-st-thomas The University of St. Thomas SSanchez129 2015-05-08T23:04:55-04:00 >2018-07-18T10:31:03-04:00 <p>I believe in a sanctuary, a place where all wrong can forgotten and be replaced by an enlightening aura and a feeling of serenity. As humans we need alone time every now and then, and to me I feel most at peace when I surround myself in a place that contributes to the aesthetic feel of the world. To me, this place is at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. Architecturally speaking, the University of St. Thomas has advanced greatly throughout the years.</p><p>The University of St. Thomas has multiple buildings that were designed by Architect Phillip Johnson and are now a part of his noteworthy work located in Houston. These buildings include the Academic Hall and the Chapel of St. Basil. One of the initial components that the Academic Hall consisted of was Jones Hall which is now used for its three hundred seat auditorium specifically for lectures and speeches. Welder Hall was also part of this group and is now the University of St. Thomas&rsquo; Cameron School of Business. Lastly ther...</p>