Tag Archives: Washington DC

Federalism

Posted on July 17, 2014 by David Brussat

The New Federalism, circa 1960-70 – the best modernism the most (of your) money can buy. Photographed and compiled by Benny Johnson. This, by the way, is sheer Brutalism (a style of modernism). Here is a comment from Erik Bootsma, … Continue reading →

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Column: Small future for tall buildings in D.C.

Posted on December 15, 2013 by David Brussat

Like much in the District of Columbia, the Hotel Dupont Plaza has undergone change. For one thing, it is now called the Dupont Circle Hotel. But it looks much as when it was completed half a century ago. Beige brick … Continue reading →

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