Art 111 journal entry #5

Hmmm...the task? Describe the perfect building to accommodate my life. Not an easy undertaking. Taking a cue from the Seattle public library, my ideal residence would have to include numerous windows. Bright light is essential to a positive mood and also makes one more active. I would have a very large room with a botanical garden and a dome of glass above. Also, a bedroom incorporating natural motifs such as a small waterfall feeding a babbling brook meandering through is a must. The soothing sound of water trickling by would ensure restful sleep every night. The basement would be finished in dark wood paneling. Cushy leather furniture would abound to aid in relaxation as one smoked his cigar and sipped his after dinner aperitif obtained at the installed bar. A large well lit room, with large skylights would serve as the gym area. Exercise equipment as well as an indoor tennis court would be present, so the ceiling must also be very high. A large upstairs balcony would encircle the entire building, allowing for a morning jog without ever having to leave the house. A separate building off the main house would have to be built for the kitchen area, as a barbecue pit and smoker are an absolute necessity.....