The new courtyard at the landmark building that houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. The elegant glass canopy was designed by the architectural firm Foster + Partners (Norman Foster). The enclosed courtyard, at 28,000 square feet, provides a distinctive, contemporary accent to the museums' Greek Revival building.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Perfect Blending of the Old and the New
The new courtyard at the landmark building that houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. The elegant glass canopy was designed by the architectural firm Foster + Partners (Norman Foster). The enclosed courtyard, at 28,000 square feet, provides a distinctive, contemporary accent to the museums' Greek Revival building.
