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Posted by Carlos Pereira on May-01-2008 00:39:

I met Scott Ziegler!!!!

I'm driving back from school today and decided to stop at the new Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart church in downtown Houston. So I park across from the church and have my camera handy, and started snapping pics of the exterior of the church. Then I go inside and there's a security guard at the door. He stops me and asks "what are you hear for?"...I say "I am a student at the College of Architecture at UH, and I wanted to take some pictures for my portfolio". He let's me in through the double doors, and what I saw next was just astounding and breath-taking. This church is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, settled in the heart of downtown. I have NEVER seen an alter made COMPLETELY, top-to-bottom, left to right, of pure Ethiopian marble. The aisles are solid 19th century classic architect with a slight Romanesque touch and a semi-Gothic twist.

I walk outside and the security guard ask me "so how did you like it? Fascinating huh?" I said "yes sir...it sure is! I wish i could meet the architect that designed this." He says "oh...just turn around and look behind you. That's him". I turned around, and the legendary, renowned Scott Ziegler of Ziegler/Cooper Architects is standing just 10 feet from me. I dashed down the steps...turned to him and said "please tell me you are Scott Zielger"...and he says "yes sir I am". I introduced myself to him and told him that I was pursuing a degree in architecture, and that interested him more as we began to exchange words.

This totally blew me away. This guy stands there, adjusts his tie and black sport coat, and asks me "So, how do you like my work Mr. Pereira?" I was a nervous wreck and couldn't get the words out of my mouth, but I think I said something like "I have always wanted to see the classical style in front of me, and I've always wanted to feel the presence of being inside something so religiously artistic, and you made that dream a reality today. Your work is extravagant." After a few minutes of chit-chatting (he was in a rush) he gave me his business card and said "here, keep that, frame it, do whatever you want with it. If you're in need of ideas or need any help with anything, there's my email address. As long as you stay in school and finish that career, we'll be good freinds." I nearly fell to the ground, took the card and thanked.

Scott Zielger has designed numerous buildings, schools, homes, and most sustainable structures in Texas. He is now recognized and is famous for designing the largest Cathedral in the United States. I thought I would share this with you guys...as I am still in awe about all this. I am really passionate about architecture, and I get excited when I meet people like Scott Ziegler.

ZIEGLER/COOPER Official Website

Mr. Scott Ziegler & his wife

Posted by winston on May-01-2008 01:53:

that's when ... comes out and ...

nvm

Posted by Zeonfiend on May-01-2008 02:18:

I would say there are cathedrals in small European towns that make that one look like it was built out of Legos, but. . .

. . .you'd never be able to meet the architects responsible for their construction in them except perhaps in their mausoleums. That is a truly badass story, and definitely one for the remembering. If that doesn't bolster your choice in career path, I don't know what can. Good show.

Posted by mwaldron on May-01-2008 14:18:

Great Story!

Thank you for sharing your passion with us!

mw

Posted by Zild on May-01-2008 16:15:

Posted by D Dubya on May-01-2008 16:33:

is it a traditional design as in, when looking from overheard, it is a cross?

Posted by Zild on May-01-2008 16:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Dirk W.
is it a traditional design as in, when looking from overheard, it is a cross?

Yes. Look at the pictures again if you need anymore assurance.

Posted by winston on May-01-2008 17:11:

quote:
Originally posted by Zeonfiend
I would say there are cathedrals in small European towns that make that one look like it was built out of Legos, but. . .

. . .you'd never be able to meet the architects responsible for their construction in them except perhaps in their mausoleums. That is a truly badass story, and definitely one for the remembering. If that doesn't bolster your choice in career path, I don't know what can. Good show.

yeah, i think he said it. the sixteenth chapel by michelangelo, gaudi sagrada familia and alot more.

the lack of infrastructure could also be the result of having a limited "capital" to create. Whereas 600 years ago, due to the church's monetary and influential power, it would be easier for them to construct a more complex edifice. Not to say that there are no michalengalo's and gaudi's roaming around these days...