Final Exam

The power of words:

1. What did she write?
-  She wrote that it was a beautiful day and I can't see.

Now continue watching the video.

2. How did this video make you feel inside?
- It makes me realize that I need to watch what I say  or what others say because it could change everything, this video also pulled at the hart strings.

3. Why would I show this video to you?
- You would show this video to make me realize that usually when writing stories we only have a limited amount of space and we have to put everything into those, watch what we say because it could change everything.
4. How can you "Change your words" to impact the readers of your school newspaper?
- I think I could change the words to impact my readers by really thinking about what I am going to say and how to say it so that it actually means something, so that is actually does something to the reader, leaving them with something. 

Three little pigs:

5. How many different ways did the Guardian cover the story of the three little pigs?
-  The guardian covered the story in 5 different ways. 
6. Is the story the same as you remember it as a child?
- No, there was a lot of "not child like" problems compared to the story like  not paying mortgage. There was a lot more facts to consider compared to the childhood story. 
7. Who did they interview?
- There interviews where of everyone, all opinions, and the detective. 
8. What aspects of the story did they cover?
- The aspects that they covered where that the pigs where the victim, the wolf was the victim, and because of having trouble paying mortgage everyone is the victim. 
9. Were there any aspects of the three little pigs story that were not covered?
- They didn't even focus on all three pigs to much, just at the end, and in the story all the pigs have different houses and they didn't do that, they just focused on the boiling and is it wrong or right and why it might be wrong or right. 
10. Did the Guardian ever offer their opinion of what happened, who was guilty, who was not guilty? 
- They covered both sides of the issue. 
11. Can we do this for events on our campus on a daily basis?
- Not on a daily basis, but for big news stories we probably could.
12. How can you help make this a reality?
- I could help make this a reality by digging deeper on issues and getting more opinions.

Reflection: 

13. What is the most important thing you have learned this semester being on newspaper staff?
- The most import thing I have learned is that you should interview as many people as you can and that DEADLINES are key.  I also learned that yo should actually write the story, don't write it just for quotes, have a flow don't worry about the word count to much. 

14. What can you do next semester to continue your scholastic journalism career in a fulfilling and positive way? For those of you leaving the program at the semester break, what specific problems did you have in being an active member of staff (please be specific, my sincere hope is that students don't drop this program and I want to come up with some solutions for why some people have decided to leave)?
- I need to focus on bettering my photography skills and again the more interviews the better. I also need to edit more myself before I send it off and know I know a lot more then before format wise because I took photo journalism and we didn't really focus on that. 

15. What suggestions do you have to improve any part of this class? For example, you could address editor/staff relations, editor/editor relations, staff relations with the advisor, how we can better serve our community, direct suggestions on the newspaper itself, equipment or supplies we might need, computer program instructions you need, or even stories we should cover. I am open to anything. Part of my job is to make this a positive experience, yet it is also an educational opportunity for all of you and the other part of my job is to teach you new skills. Again, for those of you leaving the program, I am looking for realistic ideas on how to improve the experience so that we do not continue to lose people.
- I like when we get to pick are own stories because www are usually more passion it about it and want to do it more but I actually liked how there was a schedule, it was a little stressing but it helped me a lot. 

News Values, and Captions and Headlines

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle, Volume 24, Issue 8 

Reasons of the newspaper: 

Girls take 2nd in CIF finals, 3 to compete Friday at Masters - Prominence, should be in paper
Chronicle adviser retires after 192 issues - Human Interest , Should be in newspaper
School considers Chinese exchange program - Human Interest, Should be in newspaper
Levin steps down as CFO, will continue to teach classes - Impact, Should eve in newspaper
Honor Society inducts new members - Prominence, Should be in Newspaper
School publishes new homework Philosophy - Timeliness, Should be in newspaper
Junior raises money for filters -  Impact, should be in newspaper
Slam poetry team places third at finals - Conflict, Should be in newspaper
Film crew interviews slam team - Human Interest, Should not be newspaper
Department heads to leave middle school - Impact, Should not not be in newspaper
Alu returns for 31st season of survivor at Cambodia - Novelty, Should be in newspaper
Visual arts teacher to retire after 25 years - Human Interest, Should be in newspaper
Yearbook advisor to attend nursing school - Human Interest, Should not be in Newspaper
Cardenas to replace Adegbile as dean - Human Interest, Should be in newspaper
English teacher to pursue work in screenwriting - Impact , should not be in newspaper
Chronicle co-viser to return to freelance journalism career next year - Human Interest, Should not be in newspaper
Junior debaters win top national rankings - Conflict, Should be in newspaper
Students use new app to play campus - wide Assassin game- Novelty, Should be in newspaper
Goodbye Ms. Neumeyer - Impact / Human Interest - Should be in newspaper
Wolverines only Mission League team left standing 2nd round of CIF Playoffs - Prominence / Conflict,  Should be in newspaper
Doge ball play featured on ESPN, USA Today - Timeliness, Should be in Newspaper


Captions:

David Mae, Rick Donahue, and Casey Miller stand center stage ,working on their play, in the new and improved theater that was recently Updated. The schools theater was 10 years old, and past due time for an update so the theater students worked hard to raise money. 

Sarah Kim Dashed forward to win the track tournament on Friday, the 22nd, ranking the team number two in the nation. The team had been working extra hard, spending every day after school pushing there abilities to the absolute high. 

Robert billy junior sculpts a pot , his favorite activity, teaching the kids just how to do it perfectly. Robert is sad to say, this is his last year , after 42 year of teaching, he will be doing his job, he is retiring saying" These kids have made by job worth it and I am thankful for the time I have had here".  

Brittany Lopez strums her Ukelele and sings her favorite tune as she serves as entertainment for her school Festival. The school festival has been going since the school has started, and Lopez is honored to be able to be apart of the festivities

Headlines:

• (News) - Chinese exchange program might be here next year 
• (Opinion) - Finding where I belong 
• (Features) - Students getting a step ahead into the business world
• (Sports) - Lacrosse players se a new place 
• (Seniors) - College first or new adventures?
• (Seniors) - Remembering my Journalism experience 

Biography for Website

I am Shelby Kelly. I am a sophomore and this is my second year on the Lone Star Dispatch Squad. I am a Photographer for the news paper and I sometimes write stories. I am on staff because I love taking photos and want to further myself in journalism. In my free time I like hanging out with my friends, listen to music, smile, , explore the city and play golf. I also love art. I am in choir, theater tech, and chid development. I am not sure what I want to when I grow up , maybe something with journalism or kids.

Practice Assignment - Car Raid

Step 1: Michael Kelly - (father)

Step 2: 2008 GMC Envoy

Step 3: Observations - golf clubs, tools, blankets, and jumper cables in back, glasses in front, golf ball on floor, organized papers in glove box, lots of change in the console,ut napkins in the console, pens and pencils in the console, cds in glove department, redskin key chain, lots of dirt on the outer edges of car, Lego3 pieces in back, has to use stick to hold open back, , has trailot hitch on back, choir sticker on back, animal leash in back

Step 4: Where where you born? Everett, Washington Where where you raised?Was raised in several places, Rapid city South Dakota and Austin Tx  Where did you get you get your car? Bought used, from credit union, used car lot. What is your occupation? Works for the state of Texas
Who usually rides in your car? Me and my family Do you have kids? I have two kids, 1 son, 1 daughter Do you own animals? Yes  What animals do you own? 2 dogs What are their names?Cash and Grace When did you start driving? When I was 16  Do you like driving? Yes, enjoys it  Did you mean to have napkins in your console? Yes, in case somethings h=gets spilled, or someone needs to blow there nose Whats your favorite color? Purple Do hou like music? Yes What genre? all types, even likes country but barly listens too it, likes rap, pop, punk rock, hard rock, some heavy metal, alternative Whats your favorite sport? Football  Did you ever play sports if so what? Yes, football, baseball, soccor, and golf later in life  What is your favorite sport to watch? Football  Do you have a small family or big family? I have a medium family  Do you have any siblings? Yes, two brothers What is/ was was your favorite subject in school? Favorite subject was math,  but better in English , liked math because theres one right number Who is your remodel in life? My older brother

Step 5: Why did you buy a GMC Envoy? because it was the best vehicle on the lot for the money it cost Why is there a golf ball/ club in your car? Because both of my kids are in golf, and I play too If there is or not trash in car why or why not?If there is trah in there bc of my kids if not, I cleaned it up Why is your Glove box organized? Bc I like keeping things organized  Why is their a makeup bag in the front seat? My daughter left it there Do you like driving? Why is there a sqare not in haning in your car? BC my son is a boyscout and he picked it up at a boyscout event, learning how to tie a knot.  Why is there glases in your car? Bc is getting older, need glasses to read There is a lot of tools and equpient in your car, why? In case of emegerncys and tools are needed Why do you have tools in your car?  why so much dirt on outer edeges? do a lot of activities that bring ot dirt, rarly have time to vacuum out Why do you have blankets in the back of your car? In case they are needed for a picknick or blanket, protet back of truck  Why did you pick silver?what was avilible, like silver like charcoal grey vehicles
Why do you have a border collie? causew we adopted him Why do you have a chiwawa? wanted a small dog? Small or big dawgs? used to be big but kow small

First Days Newspaper Scavenger Hunt

1. What is new? What look different?

• art room changed from being half in the garage to fully - more space, color everywhere looks like the art room has always been that big
• a lot of new things are painted; polls, walls - bright new colors everywhere
• kitchen has been updated - shiny new appliances, more room to cook
• new tables in A hall
• new soda machine- round, big, and black and red
• the farm in Agg. was re organized - more organized for the new year, a place for everything

2. How did your 1st day go?

• The 1st day was easy for no one,there where many new things around, and hallways to be memorized. Most freshmen reported that the experienceof the 1st  day  was "teryfying but fun" (freshmen, Julia Comer) and "exciting but hard" (freshmen Marisa Compos). A lot of people believed that it was hard but already couldtell was better then middle school, one student ageing saying "the 1st day was definatly trying but better then middle school" (freshman, Julia Cabrera). For the upper classmen the day was not to much easier saying "although I knew where I was going the day still made me ancious and was definstly not simple" (sophmore, Maggie Diaz) . Another students reminisce saying "the day reminded me of being a freashmen, waslking into those musky halls, but after seeing The B above the doorway it all came back to me" (sophomore, Justine Lockhart).

3. Anything new?

• Lunchtime always overflows with people leaving no where to sit, most sit on the ground, and lean against the wall/poll. But the school is trying to solve the issue so they added some tables to the hallways. The new tables are black and red just to show out spirit, they are round and sit a lot of people. Students say "the tables give me and my friends more of a place to sit, that way I don't get dirty on the ground" (Clarisse Burns).
• Coming back from summer break returning students notice that bowie is different, " I noticed that the hallways where more bright, and colorful, different then the normal blank cement" says sophomore, Jessica Lund. This summer the walls and polls where painted, the polls in front of the library where painted with words that bowie strives to encourage.  Sophomore, Adam Ybarra reflects " I think the new paint adds character and spirit".

4. Any sports or Clubs going on?

• Soccer season is coming, tryouts already took place ans students are ready to play. Bowie is known for there ecelence in sports and soccer is no exception. Coach and art teacher Mr. Logan says " I am excited for the new season, it should be good, we have 16 seniors, and 5 all district players". Many soccer players also say they are ready, practicing during the summer, ready to win.

5. Photos

This is from the wrong angle, it would not load into the right position

1st day of photo journalism 

6. Headlines

1. New Bowie?
2. Already time to score a goal
3. Finally, somewhere to sit
4. 1st day impressions

7. What topics should we right about?

• already preparing for STAAR
• students adjustments to back to school
• more technology in bowie
• too hot
• homework tips
• teacher Amy Shan pregnant and teaching

Photo Illustration

HDR Photo

Homework - Found Object & Graffiti

Levels

Graffiti

Merger Photo

Illustration Effect Practice

The big day

The story I just observed …
The bride was getting ready while a car raced down the road.  The guy in the car was going as fast as he could to get to the wedding. The guy was going so he could object to the wedding, because he loves her a lot.

• Who: Max, the man racing to the chapel 
• What: a man raced to the wedding because he seemed to be late 
• Where: In a church out in a country 
• When: On the "big day", the wedding day
• Why: all we know is that he went because he had to be at the wedding for some reason, and he was late because of all the impediments on his trip there 
• How: there where to many impediments or obstacles 

New story: 
It was a cold rainy day, when a guy raced through the country in a medium size silver car. At some points he raced through a forest type setting. On the way many things seemed to slow him down. The man wipes sweat off his forward because he is very nervous. The girl gets ready, puts the final touches into place, the others waiting for the wedding to start. The man races over a bridge, the bride looks out the window, looking out, seeming like she s longing someone or something. The man bursts into the door, interrupting the wedding, looks shoot through the air at different people. Obviously some feelings where felt. 


New story (with quotes);

The big day has come; Rachel and Mike where finally getting married. A man named max, the best friend of Rachel raced through the country side to get to the wedding. 
He was oh so late but thats because of the many impediments in the road. Max bursts in the door, while the couple are about to kiss. Feeling filled stares bounced about the room. 
The bride described that moment as " the best moment in her life, realizing that Max should be the one up here will me," (Rachel Green). 
Max suddenly dropped and a feeling over took him, he said "I thought today I was just going to see one of my friends get married, but today I realized as I looked into her yes that she was the one, I also wondered why this was the first time I realized this," (Max Golding) . 
The bride uncontrollably stepped down from the alter and ran and gave Max a hug. The audience faces dropped, one aunt said that "it was like a scene from a movie," (Nancy Grace). Another uncle describing the moment as "unbelievable, nothing like he has ever seen before," (James Kelly).
The next day the two starlight lovers went to vegas and got married. 

Final Exam Preview

1.) Summarize what you watched and read about - let's say 2-3 paragraphs of 3-4 sentences

I learned that to make a "iMovie" you first need to have a Mac (with iMovie),  a camera, and a cord to export the video onto the computer. First you need to open the iMovie program an plug the camera into the computer. Then load the footage into the computer.

Next is the time to start putting it all in a movie ready state. It is time to edit. You can drag and drop the different clips in the right order. Then you can select a clip and either delete it by pressing delete or you can copy and paste it which duplicated that footage. At this time you can also edit the tittle and credits, you can change the font, size, and shape. 

 

2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained

I knew how to export the video by using the cord as the website explained.

3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.

I had no idea to edit and now I have a good idea of how to.

4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?

I am concerned about the editing and which exact topic I am going to do.

5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?

I am confident about finding time to take the photos.

6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?

I would do something that has to do with my family or nature. Specifically a routine, if I had to do something right now, right away. 

Portfolio Analysis - how judges pick winning portfolios and sports photos

Video #1

a. Name of photographer – Travis Haughton

b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Stories (Overcoming things)

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio – 1.Hate pictures of signs 2.Try to include all faces 3. Make sure your picture matches the caption

d. List two things the judges like- 1. Nice colors, angles 2. Not to busy backgrounds

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? I didn’t like how many kids there are, very redundant.

I did like the details he picked up, the different textures.

Video #2

a. Name of photographer – Carlos Delgado

b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Stories and sports 

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio – 1. No considerations for backgrounds 2. To heavy with levels. 3. Does not like the subjects looking straight into the camera

d. List two things the judges like- 1. The “story content” (good ideas) 2. Likes the simple background

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? The overall impression was good but the levels where a bit much. I did not like the all the editing, too much. I liked the ideas of the story as well, very thought provoking.

Video #3  

a. Name of photographer – Josh Birnbaum

b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Sports and stories

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio – 1. Wish you could see faces a bit better in places 2. Cropped weird in places 3. Needs to pace pictures through the “story” better

d. List two things the judges like- 1. Content is amusing 2. Likes how close or tight the people are in the picture

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? My overall impression was that he had good content. I did not like some of the awkward angles.. I loved the details and colors.

Winning portfolio critique (Dustin Snipes)

a.    What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?  Nice color composition Almost all the faces had emotion, everyone was doing something.

b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?

Strengths: Got right in with the motion, good color and angles Weaknesses: Some times things where a bit busy and we could see more of the pic to get more of the story

Watch the contest recap video at the very bottom.

a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner. The judges went through and picked out some with more emotion, less clunkers, picked out things that where not the “same feel”, and picking out pictures the were “tight” with different themes, picking something that “rewards diversity”, also picking someone who was a good editor.

Photo

1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it. – The photo is a blurry shot of a red bobsleigh going down the white tracks. I agreed with the judges about the bobsleigh photo, it was a bit too blurry which distracts a lot.

2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong. – The photo is the girl on a track team getting attacked by a goose. I do not agree with the judges when they talked about the goose photo. Although the photo is amusing, the photo is not the best it could have been so much better.

Nut Graf

1. In journalism, a nut graph is a paragraph, particularly in a feature story, that explains the news value of the story. A Nut graph is  the paragraph that explains, in a nutshell, the point of a story.
   The nut graph lets readers know why an article was important or significant enough that it had to be written, published and read.
   
   

Student of the Month Story

Who: Camille Seminet ( 9th grade) 
What: Student of the Month Award 
Where: Bowie High school 
When: April 15, 2015
 Why: Camille earned her award by working very hard and on bad days she pictured the ultimate goals and looked passed obstacles, keeping her head up.
 How: Camille kept her grades perfect (straight A's) and was on varsity everything. 

T h e  S t o r y:

On April 15, 2015, a student at James Bowie High school, Camille Seminet, won the Student of the Month Award.

Of the 3,000 students Camille was chosen because she kept her grades perfect (straight A's) and continued to make varsity everything. She earned her award by working very hard and on bad days she pictured the ultimate goals and looked passed obstacles, keeping her head high.

When asked why she thinks she recieved this award, Camille says " because I make straight A's, I try my best at everything, and I have confidence," Camille Seminent. Semminent has been inspired by many to reach this goal, she says, "My father winning back in '82 and the positive influence from my peers and teachers have greatly influenced me and my goals," Camille Seminent.

Principal John Johns presented the award to Camille last Thursday at the Award ceremony. The Principal said "student of the month awards are only given to students that uphold outstanding achievement," Principal John Johns. Camille's parents were also very proud of her. They said " Camille makes us proud in many ways, she is the light in our eyes, what she does never surprises us," Nicole and Max Seminent.  Camille is very close with her counselor who thinks Camille is perfect for the award. Counselor Nona May said, " Camille is a well rounded student who embodies the true spirit of the Bowie Bulldog.

Camille wishes to inspire many others to reach their goals. Semminent said " The most important piece of advice I can give to others, to help them reach there goals, is to always be confident and try you best at everything, never give up," Camille Seminent.

The next award will be given on May 30, 2015.

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Inverted Pyramid

I N V E R T E D    P Y R A M I D 

Less Detailed ^^^^^

More detailed ^^^^^

School Uniforms

~ Student uniforms

1. Why do students need uniforms?
2. Do you think students need uniforms?
3. What are some advantages of having a school uniform?
4. What are some disadvantages of having a school uniforms?
5. Are teachers super strict over the dress code (uniform)?
6. Which gender is more affected by these rules?
7. What does the uniform look like?
8. Are there differing uniforms for different grades?
9. Can you wear any accessories?
10. What is your least favorite part about it?
11. What is your favorite part about it?
12. How will uniforms help the students as individuals?
13. Will this make the school look better?
14. How will uniforms improve school (over all) ?
15. Do teachers have uniforms as well?
16. What will happen if students do not follow the dress code
17. What do the parents think of this idea?
18. Why should the school control what the students wear?
19. How would school uniforms look to colleges?
20. Would uniforms help the students feel socially equal?

Architecture Shoot

D E TAI L S 

L I G H TS 

P A T T E R NS:

A N G L E S  A N D  S H A P E S

S U R R O U N D I N G S 

My first Interview

~ Student of the month award

1. Why do you think you are the student of the month?
I think I am student of the month because I am on varsity everything and I make straight A's.

2. Is there any reasons why you think you might not qualify?
  I feel very qualified.

3. Do you think you deserve this award?
Certainly, I feel very qualified.

4. Is there any one specific that helped you achieve this award?
I would like to think my peers and teachers for positive encouragement.

5. What was the most important piece of advice you can give to the next student of the month?
Try you best at everything and be confident.

6. Are your friends and family proud of your award?
My family and friends are very proud of my award.

7. Do people treat you different?
People do not treat me different. 

8. Have any extra circular activities helped you achieve your goals?
Being in varsity everything defiantly helped me achieve my goals.

9. How does receiving this award feel?
Receiving this award feels refreshing, it feels good to be noticed by my environment. 

10. Are you proud of yourself?
I am extremely proud of my accomplishments. 

11. Where you expecting this award?
Yes I have been expecting this award because I have been aiming for this.

12. How hard have you been working yo achieve this award?
I have been giving it 100% everyday of my life, since the womb.

13. Do you know many people who have achieved this award?
I know Zachary Stenburg and and Kate Henry.

14. Was it worth it ( all the work) to receive the question?
It was not really worth it because nothing really changed in my life, but thats not gonna stop me.

15. When you where having a bad day, how did you keep going and work on receiving tho award?
I got through a bad day by picturing the ultimate goal and looked past obstacles.

16.  What inspired you to reach for this goal?
My father inspired me to be student of the month because he was one back in '82.

17. How important is this award to you?
Being student of the month is 50% important to me.

18. Does this award help you achieve your future goal(s)?
This does help me achieve my goals because it is something I will refer back to, to motivate myself.

19. What was the best thing that resulted from this award?
The best thing that resulted from this award was the acknowledgment of my peers. 

20. Do you think this inspired other people to work harder?
This defiantly inspired others because I am there goals now. 

Warm Up - I Phone Photos

1. 

2. To me, most of these photos look professional.
3. For this photograph, apps did not really affect it. 
4. (1) Have patience (2) Make sure it is focused 
5. 

Architecture shoot preview 2 - what you will be shooting

DETAIL:

This is detail because you can see every little pebble on the house. This picture shows the beautiful details of the house.

LIGHT:

The light shows all the natural aspects of the buildings because it emphasizes the rock.  The light travels through the building lightning different parts and shadowing different parts, to make everything pop.

PATTERNS:

The patterns of the circles going diagonal brings you down the picture, as well a the gravel line. The shapes magnify the effects of the repeated circles along the picture.

ANGLES AND PATTERNS:

With this photo the circle shapes are magnified. The photographer  looked at the photo and took advantage of the very cool and interesting shapes.

SURROUNDINGS: 

The surroundings for this photo blend in with the building.  Although it is dark and such there is harmony throughout. 

Architecture Preview

Habitat 67, Canada

1.)The architect is Moshe Safdie.
2.) Built in 1967
3.) It is in Montreal, Canada
4.) It is a private building because people live in it, but you can see it from outside. 
5.) It cost $140,000 
6.)It was created to be a housing complex.

Nautilus House, Mexico



1.) Architect is Javier Senosian.
2.) Built in 2006
3.) It is located in Mexico, City.
4.)It is a private building because it is a home, although many people drive by it. 
5.) There is no info on much it cost.
6.) A young family with two children from Mexico City were tired of liven in a conventional home and wanted to integrated to nature.
7.) I choose this building because, 1st of all, the amazing shell shape and 2nd of all all the  beautiful colors. I also love the look of how integrated it is with nature, I love this idea. The shape just makes you  just want to smile, which is important to me. Also I just love how unique it is. 
   

Stone House, Guimarães, Portugal 

1.) Since this dates back pretty far, there is no exact Architect. 
2.) Built in 1974 
3.) It is located in Portugal.
4.) It is a private building, currently owned by Victor, although he has has some very "curious" passer buyers. 
5.) Could not find price 
6.) The house was built as a family's rural retreat.
7.) I choose this one because its like none I've ever seen. I have always wondered what living in a rock was like, honestly, I mean if varies do we we got to try it. I also think its very beautiful, and blends right in with the country side. It has so much originality and its just plain cool, I think its amazing. 

Krzywy Domek (The Crooked House), Poland

1.) It was designed by Szotyńscy & Zaleski. 
2.) It was built in 2004 
3.) It is in Sopat, Poland.
4.) It is a public building, you can visit it.
5.) No info. on how much it cost. 
6.) It was created for business purposes. 
7.) I picked this building because it reminded of Alice in Wonderland. I love the shape and the feel, make you feel like a kid again. I also love the shape, especially for business purposes. 

Kansas City Public Library, United States

1.) I could find the architect info.
2.)  established in 1973
3.) Kansas city, United States
4.) You can visit it,  it is a library.
5.) It does not tell us how much it cost to build. 
6.) The building is created, because they needed a library. 
7.) I picked this building because of the amazing concept. I love the colors and how huge the actual books were.  The concept and colors led you to it and makes you want to read.