Anyone have any good suggestions? Looking for architecturally inspiring locales within the city that aren't necessarily the typical visit (White House, Capitol, Memorials, etc.). Have spent a bit of time in grad school taking in the memorials for research so I can avoid most of them. Will be staying by Dupont Circle but am happy to make the trip to anywhere that the Metro will take me. I looked around the site but found very little on this topic. Any help is greatly appreciated.
• Philip Johnson pavilion at Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown, a little-known work of his and considered a late masterpieces. The Dumbarton Oaks garden is stellar, too. You'll probably be the only person wandering around there.
http://www.doaks.org/museum/collection/pre-columbian/philip_johnson_pavilion.html
• House of Sweden, Georgetown waterfront
http://www.houseofsweden.com/
• Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum
http://americanart.si.edu/reynolds_center/courtyard.cfm
• National Building Museum
http://www.nbm.org
• Bing Thom's update/addition to the Arena Stage
http://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/the-mead-center/
I went there last summer in May, and my favorite part of the city was Georgetown. Just an incredible place to walk around; the university is nice to see as well. I can't really remember any single building that stuck out to me, but its just a great spot to see.
Some outstanding suggestions were made above - also if you haven't seen it check out the
- East wing of the National Gallery by IM Pei.
- The new Newseum is also pretty good.
- The DC Public Library by Mies Van der Rohe
- The Hirshorn by Gordon Bunshaft (SOM)
- German TV building in Georgetown
Then you should grab a late night jumbo slice from Adams Morgan, some Amsterdam Fellafel, and check out the Eastern Market or the Waterfront Fish Market!
Octagon is the most haunted....Built in 1799:-) I think it's a cool building. I second just walking around dupont/foggy bottom + The german TV building in Georgetown, also Lafayette square and surrounding area.
Fantastic suggestions, one and all. I appreciate all the help. Next on the list, does anyone have any good suggestions for cheap lunches and dinners that shouldn't be missed?
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Anyone have any good suggestions? Looking for architecturally inspiring locales within the city that aren't necessarily the typical visit (White House, Capitol, Memorials, etc.). Have spent a bit of time in grad school taking in the memorials for research so I can avoid most of them. Will be staying by Dupont Circle but am happy to make the trip to anywhere that the Metro will take me. I looked around the site but found very little on this topic. Any help is greatly appreciated.
check out the finnish embassy by heikkinen-komonen architects
http://architecturerevived.blogspot.com/2009/01/finnish-embassy-washington-dc.html
a lot of other embassies in that area to see but the finnish one is the one i remember
A few to keep you occupied:
• Philip Johnson pavilion at Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown, a little-known work of his and considered a late masterpieces. The Dumbarton Oaks garden is stellar, too. You'll probably be the only person wandering around there.
http://www.doaks.org/museum/collection/pre-columbian/philip_johnson_pavilion.html
• House of Sweden, Georgetown waterfront
http://www.houseofsweden.com/
• Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum
http://americanart.si.edu/reynolds_center/courtyard.cfm
• National Building Museum
http://www.nbm.org
• Bing Thom's update/addition to the Arena Stage
http://www.arenastage.org/plan-your-visit/the-mead-center/
Take a stroll up (and down) Massachusetts St., the Embassy Row. That's my fave.
And also just taking a walk in and around Dupont is quite nice - between the circle and up to U St.
When you're done, check out 18th St. Lounge, The Gibson and Marvin bars for goood music, drinks and design themes.
Enjoy DC!
I went there last summer in May, and my favorite part of the city was Georgetown. Just an incredible place to walk around; the university is nice to see as well. I can't really remember any single building that stuck out to me, but its just a great spot to see.
Welcome to DC!
Some outstanding suggestions were made above - also if you haven't seen it check out the
- East wing of the National Gallery by IM Pei.
- The new Newseum is also pretty good.
- The DC Public Library by Mies Van der Rohe
- The Hirshorn by Gordon Bunshaft (SOM)
- German TV building in Georgetown
Then you should grab a late night jumbo slice from Adams Morgan, some Amsterdam Fellafel, and check out the Eastern Market or the Waterfront Fish Market!
Enjoy!
I work on K street right by Dupont.
an amazing list so far, especially dumbarton oaks gardens.
i would add steven holl's swiss residence and arlington cemetery.
I'll second the Hirshorn, that may have been my favourite part of my trip to the city...
Octagon is the most haunted....Built in 1799:-) I think it's a cool building. I second just walking around dupont/foggy bottom + The german TV building in Georgetown, also Lafayette square and surrounding area.
Yeahhh, love all these!
Fantastic suggestions, one and all. I appreciate all the help. Next on the list, does anyone have any good suggestions for cheap lunches and dinners that shouldn't be missed?
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