WASHINGTON PICTURES Smithsonian American Art Museum Foster here, Foster there, Foster everywhere… What’s he thinking about? “If you’re interested in architecture, then you should check out the 3rd floor” I’ve not yet been that close to the original Old + New Is this the British Museum in London? Po- Po- Pomo! If all roads lead to Rome, then Rome must be somewhere behind this building FBI – Federal Brutalist Incorporation ? Brutalist America This is where Lincoln was shot… …and this is where he died Historic Buildings and their destined future seen in the background Hollow Facades Urban Life happens… …where human scale is met… …and architecture has a chance to express oneself… …not by desperate attempts to squash architecture elements of glorious historic episodes into meaningless, functional buildings. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Washington Monument Lincoln’s crib Thomas Jefferson Memorial Cherry Blossom (I mean I guess… I’m not a biologist, but that’s what the city is famous for) More Cherry Trees (?) Martin Luther King Jr. and Washington So many tourists! If you look closely, you can see him rolling his eyes! Say after me “Eichhörnchen” I can’t think of a caption Mall moments Is it named after George or after the city? Tourists and locals enjoying the nice weather The one and only White House …zoomed in… …and zoomed in again Grid These two buildings represent the American architects (this oval room actually served as Oval Office temporarily) American Institue of Architects They have room for about 20 more years… Though it might not have the freshest look anymore, it certainly is qualilty architecture …and it got some curves! I’m glad to see that all the intelligences are present The capital’s capitol Food truck mania Good to see everybody here can read… Yes, that IS a sunburn… Finally, there is SOME beautiful architecture