I totally dig how this building curves to fit the space. Anyone recognize where it is from? (Hint: This view is facing the back of the building, although it is not taken from an alley.)
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Architecture
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Sah – Weet.
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Sounds cool, wish it wasn’t right in the middle of the work day… From the Petworth Listserv:
“People. Politics. Progress.
Wednesday, October 15: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Come enjoy, learn and mingle.
• D.C. Council Open House and Cake Cutting
• Guided Building and Art Collection Tours
• Exhibit Openings: History of D.C. Self Governance and History of the Wilson Building
(5 p.m. Kojo Nnamdi and Mark Plotkin share intriguing Wilson Building stories.)
The District of Columbia will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the John A. Wilson Building, Wednesday, October 15, 2008, with a program beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the building’s main hall. The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the District of Columbia Council and Destination DC will unveil an exhibit to commemorate the event. “People, Politics and Progress”. The exhibit gives a 100 year retrospect through the use of photographs, manuscripts, works of art and oral histories in hopes of instilling a sense of pride and belonging in every DC resident.
The exhibit will be showcased on two floors:
First Floor: In Memoriam-DC Leaders; Fifth Floor: Home Rule Exhibit. The event is a celebration highlighting the building’s magnificent architecture and the powerful decisions that have taken place within its walls.
In observance of this historical occasion there are a number of events scheduled for this day long celebration (SEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BELOW) including an open house for all District of Columbia Council Offices. Please stop by Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser’s office in Suite 406 from 12:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a reception. Full schedule after the jump. (more…)
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And at long last another sweet vestibule. I was going through some vestibule withdrawal there for a minute.
So, just curious, are you all supporters of autumn wreaths?
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This is a pretty unusual one. When do you think this was built 50s, 60s? Dig it?
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How cool, yeah? I wonder if it’s a huge pain taking them down and putting them up? Still, super super sweet.
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I think these decks look super cool. But I’m wondering – do people really use multiple decks? I guess you could have one off of the bedroom and one off the kitchen? Does anyone have multiple decks? When would you use one over the other?
And on which one would you take your morning cup of coffee…?
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The Lacey being built over the Florida Grill on 11th street looks like the outside is nearly completed. I was told that 13 of the 26 units have already sold. The drawings on their Web site look pretty sweet. So now that the outside of the building is nearly complete what do you think? I’m digging the balconies.
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Totally modern next a more traditional rowhome. For some reason I feel like it has a bit of a Mediterranean flavor. You dig it?
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It’s all about the stained glass.