The appearance of a building has a profound effect on a viewer. Be it to the eyes of an inhabitant or just a random observer, the exterior and interior features of a building determines the level of its appeal to the viewer. My school possesses a number of buildings that represent almost all the architectural designs since time immemorial. Being an enthusiast of architecture, my taste is always high and very conservative so to speak. Of all the buildings in my school, the library has always mesmerized me. It is one of the oldest buildings in the entire school with its construction date being traced to the early 80s, 1984 to be exact. Its exterior is composed of dark brown bricks that are arranged horizontally in an interlocking manner to enhance its strength and stability. Its windows are large and arch-shaped which provide abundant light to the interior.

The roof commands the school’s skyline with its gable shape. With its fresh coat of dark paint, the building is quite imposing. Its two doors open into a large room with such a welcoming ambience that will make one feel at ease. The high rising ceiling and large stacks of books complement each other to make one feel so small yet relaxed at the same time. Every time I walk into it, I appreciate the gift of classical architecture and feel my thirst for knowledge broadening. Its walls are painted white to add to the skylight from the clear plastic sheets that are well spaced on the roof to make the room conducive for studies. The floor has been recently tiled to match up with the need to enhance its durability without compromising its originality.

The bright color of the interior contrasts with its dark painted brick exterior. This correlates with the desire to make the interior conducive for studies while ensuring that the dark exterior allows for the building to absorb heat from the sun so as to keep the room warmer especially during cold weather which is natural for my school’s geographic location. The high rising ceiling in the interior complements the high roofing of the exterior. This makes the building roomier and more proportional.