Posts tagged Architecture
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It takes more than bricks & cherry blossoms to make a nice town
Communities hoping to recreate the charm of a walkable main street often sidetrack themselves by focusing too much on things that don't make much difference, like insisting on brick sidewalks or lush landscaping. Those extras can be nice, but they're far less important than getting right the fundamentals of walkable urbanism. Keep reading…
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Studying Union Station in the Flickr pool
Enjoy these photos of the many details of Union Station, culled from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Can you identify where each location is in Union Station? Keep reading…
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The five best Brutalist buildings in DC
Metro was just one part of a building boom that swept Washington in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving DC with a substantial legacy of Brutalist structures that celebrate the geometry and texture of raw concrete. This post highlights five buildings that combine the Brutalist style with a human scale. Keep reading…
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Building of the Week: Hangars 11 and 12 at National Airport
There are two vintage aircraft hangars at the northern end of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that will soon give way to the airport's new commuter concourse. While many may only give them a passing glance, there is more to their history, including an airline headquarters and a stint as a passenger terminal in the 1990s. Keep reading…
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Money for new Hopscotch Bridge will trigger big expansions of Union Station & DC Streetcar
Mayor Bowser's latest DC budget proposal includes $165 million to replace the Hopscotch Bridge. Once a new bridge is open, an eyesore will become a prime public space, and long-awaited expansions of Union Station and DC Streetcar can finally happen. Keep reading…
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Metro attacks station architecture with a paint can
Without warning this week, Metro started painting the vault (the walls and ceiling) of the Union Station stop. The glaring white paint stands out and flies in the face of what Metro's architectural team envisioned. Unfortunately, this work is irrevocable. Keep reading…
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National stories: This 3D house
You can print anything these days, including a house. McMansions aren't all that popular in the US anymore, and virtually nobody used an on-demand van service in Kansas City but officials still say the pilot will pay dividends in the future. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…
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National links: My friend, the robot
BMW thinks self-driving cars will take off if the technology riders at ease, housing is far more complicated than just “developers vs. regulation,” and the field of architecture could stand to get much more diverse. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…
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National links: Time is… not the only thing that costs money
When we think that the only cost of driving is the time it takes to drive somewhere, we're not considering transportation as holistically as we should. Also, Seattle is running out of space for cars downtown, and pedestrians in Edmonton are pushing to do away with beg buttons because waiting to cross the street is so cold. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…
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National links: Let’s dig into the future, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk is building tunnels. For what, you ask? Unclear. Also, New York governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing forward with a rail project many say is doomed to fail, and California Republicans are working to kill high-speed rail in the Bay Area. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…