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Architecture + Development

DC Classical: The Brewmaster’s Castle

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DC Classical: The Brewmaster’s Castle

Documenting the beautiful classical architecture of DC.

This is a new weekly feature that was inspired by a conversation with Dr. Nir Buras. He is the man behind McMillan Two, which calls for narrowing the Anacostia, extending the L’Enfant street grid to both sides of the river and building many more bridges. He is a Classicist, and [...]

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  • Published November 25th, 2009
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Events

Spotlight on Design: Léon Krier @ National Building Museum

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Spotlight on Design: Léon Krier @ National Building Museum

[ October 27, 2009; 6:30 PM; ] Léon Krier is the recipient of the Richard Driehaus Prize for Classical Architecture and 2006 Congress for the New Urbanism Athena Award.  Hear the noted architect and urban planner discuss his work, including the town of Poundbury, England, which he designed for HRH Prince of Wales.  Following the lecture, Krier will sign copies of his [...]

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  • Published October 19th, 2009
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Cycling

Daily Inspiration: 14th + N

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Daily Inspiration: 14th + N

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published October 14th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: 14th + Rhode Island

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Daily Inspiration: 14th + Rhode Island

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published October 5th, 2009
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Food + Drink

A Few Photos of Progress at 5th + K Taylor Gourmet

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A Few Photos of Progress at 5th + K Taylor Gourmet

Construction is underway for the second Taylor Gourmet at the City Vista building located on 5th + K Streets.  The grand opening of David Mazza’s and Casey Patten’s second Phili-style deli will be around the week of October 15th!

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  • Published September 30th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: 7th + Eye

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Daily Inspiration: 7th + Eye

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published September 30th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: 18th + P

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Daily Inspiration: 18th + P

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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Culture

Daily Inspiration: 14th + N

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Daily Inspiration: 14th + N

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

Old is new again.

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  • Published September 9th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: Florida + 18th

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Daily Inspiration: Florida + 18th

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published September 2nd, 2009
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Architecture + Development

What can DC learn from Philly?

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What can DC learn from Philly?

After heading up to Philly for last Saturday’s absolutely insane Mad Decent Block Party, I took some time to walk around the City of Brotherly Love to snap a few photos.  I’ve been a DC resident for 6 years but am originally from New Hope, a small town outside Philly, so I’m always curious in [...]

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Arts

Daily Inspiration: 14th + Progress

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Daily Inspiration: 14th + Progress

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

I will miss this work of art, but there will always be new changing the old in this city…

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Culture

Daily Inspiration: T + 14th

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Daily Inspiration: T + 14th

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published August 19th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: 16th + Lamont

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Daily Inspiration: 16th + Lamont

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published August 3rd, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: Mount Vernon Square – Old + New

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Daily Inspiration: Mount Vernon Square – Old + New

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published July 24th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: R I Ave + Seaton Pl

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Daily Inspiration: R I Ave + Seaton Pl

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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Culture

Daily Inspiration: Adams Mill Rd

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Daily Inspiration: Adams Mill Rd

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published July 16th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: Balconies at 16th + Monroe

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Daily Inspiration: Balconies at 16th + Monroe

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published July 13th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: Front Steps

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Daily Inspiration: Front Steps

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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Culture

Classic Old Washington: The Cairo

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Classic Old Washington: The Cairo

Photo-documenting what remains of the old city…

The one that sparked the height limit. More info here.

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  • Published July 7th, 2009
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Culture

Daily Inspiration: 15th + V

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Daily Inspiration: 15th + V

Why we love living in DC, in a thousand words.

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  • Published June 29th, 2009
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