tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post6815939430093531127..comments2024-03-27T03:54:04.570-04:00Comments on architect design™: John Russell Pope tour and an upcoming ICAA eventArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-26097479874981540732014-05-24T04:30:05.610-04:002014-05-24T04:30:05.610-04:00Incredibly beautiful; such crisp, refined lines &a...Incredibly beautiful; such crisp, refined lines & exquisite detailing. <br /><br />I am always envious of the scale of your buildings in the US. This could be an emperor's palace rather than an art gallery. un ami de La Reinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606777806071325420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-85899820638814006972014-05-19T01:16:33.078-04:002014-05-19T01:16:33.078-04:00And I forgot to mention that the building is incre...And I forgot to mention that the building is incredible - such massive scale. And the art isn't bad either. I've visited twice already and it's on my list again for next time I'm in DC.<br /><br />(This time I'll pay even more attention to the building...!)<br />xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-1611369129945684862014-05-19T01:13:29.983-04:002014-05-19T01:13:29.983-04:00Oh fascinating! I learn so much from your blog. ...Oh fascinating! I learn so much from your blog. You're living in the right city for your beloved classical architecture...!<br /><br />xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-90135863426562081222014-05-18T08:16:06.171-04:002014-05-18T08:16:06.171-04:00I wonder if the tour mentioned the grading of that...I wonder if the tour mentioned the grading of that pink marble. <br /> <br />Pope couldn't get enough of the color that he wanted out of that quarry, so he classified the stone into forty shades of pink. <br /> <br />He kept samples of each on his balcony to see how they reacted to light, humidity, fog, and rain. Then he clad the Gallery in the darkest pink at the bottom shading almost imperceptibly to nearly white at the dome. <br /> <br />I lived in Washington for some years, and loved to see the Gallery change moment to moment. Rain wets protruding parts but leaves the inset panels dry; fog dampens all of it; morning light, noontime, and evening light inflame different parts. It's never the same building one moment to the next. It's a vibrant, living presence. KOJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559183301315431096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-58771931268949685092014-05-15T11:38:39.972-04:002014-05-15T11:38:39.972-04:00I wish I could have been part of your tour — I kno...I wish I could have been part of your tour — I know you would have called attention to many marvelous details, as you do in this posting. I first toured this building as a child, a dozen years after it was opened, and I have fond memories of it. Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-28831908300006121662014-05-15T11:19:34.055-04:002014-05-15T11:19:34.055-04:00I was only in the museum once in the 90's. I r...I was only in the museum once in the 90's. I recall standing in the rotunda telling myself just breathe ... I was spellbound by the grandeur, the beauty of the dome and columns. Wonderful post, it brought back the awe of my memory, thank you.<br />VeraRow homes and Cobblestoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-29587426489727505382014-05-14T18:55:23.468-04:002014-05-14T18:55:23.468-04:00I can see why this is a favorite of yours. Absolu...I can see why this is a favorite of yours. Absolutely stunning building! Thank you for bringing it to our attention.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-61315031855957769272014-05-14T18:46:34.636-04:002014-05-14T18:46:34.636-04:00So classic, I love the rotunda and that amazing do...So classic, I love the rotunda and that amazing dome!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Windows of Buck HouseKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-40225019701974825672014-05-14T14:20:26.557-04:002014-05-14T14:20:26.557-04:00Sooo beautiful. Such wonderful proportions. Gorg...Sooo beautiful. Such wonderful proportions. Gorgeous details.... : )Stephiliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562830870365561419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-92003664635074446792014-05-14T12:22:11.441-04:002014-05-14T12:22:11.441-04:00Wonderful post, Stefan! I love that building. Than...Wonderful post, Stefan! I love that building. Thanks, mdcM. Denise C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10326139040976625458noreply@blogger.com