tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post934697119817758139..comments2024-03-29T07:02:35.659-04:00Comments on architect design™: National Portrait GalleryArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-79097698990262824572012-03-29T12:29:43.132-04:002012-03-29T12:29:43.132-04:00This makes me want to come back to DC just to visi...This makes me want to come back to DC just to visit this museum. Such a a beautiful building!Toddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-74597814292315064822012-03-29T09:01:07.081-04:002012-03-29T09:01:07.081-04:00I would love to visit here one day. Thanks for the...I would love to visit here one day. Thanks for the tour.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-86921519970929862302012-03-27T23:14:25.332-04:002012-03-27T23:14:25.332-04:00What a great post! I haven't been there in a l...What a great post! I haven't been there in a long time but I would go back for the building as much as the works therein contained. Those the first stairs with the scalloped cantilever, amazing design. Love the term starchitect!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991085128131515835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-87025345383244187112012-03-27T15:39:30.591-04:002012-03-27T15:39:30.591-04:00Wonderful post! Can't wait to see this buildin...Wonderful post! Can't wait to see this building again!Daniel Shigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736080550398734909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-88938480194347287512012-03-27T10:10:20.751-04:002012-03-27T10:10:20.751-04:00Designchic -you must visit!
Parnassus -the roof i...Designchic -you must visit!<br /><br />Parnassus -the roof is similar to other courtyards Foster had enclosed -I think it's succesful.<br /><br />Mark -I hadn't thought of it but it is similar to Schinkel's work!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-28509068602968113422012-03-27T08:22:57.631-04:002012-03-27T08:22:57.631-04:00I am completely fascinated with the gorgeous stair...I am completely fascinated with the gorgeous stairway railings...stunningly beautiful. I have not been to the museum since the renovation, but it's a must after seeing these images!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-66353629823408594812012-03-27T00:22:43.600-04:002012-03-27T00:22:43.600-04:00I just adored that gallery when we visited in Octo...I just adored that gallery when we visited in October. It is in my top galleries list for sure. I loved it.<br /><br />Here is my post about it:<br />http://windlost.blogspot.ca/2011/10/national-portrait-gallery-american-art.html<br /><br />Thanks for the lovely reminder. So envious you get to LIVE there. I would be in galleries every weekend.<br /><br />xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-29725291897386757022012-03-26T23:39:49.403-04:002012-03-26T23:39:49.403-04:00While I am reserving judgment on that glass roof, ...While I am reserving judgment on that glass roof, the building itself is magnificent, and I am also with you on that Chanler portrait.<br />--Road to ParnassusParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-61850475503677367602012-03-26T23:39:22.632-04:002012-03-26T23:39:22.632-04:00I adore the National Portrait Gallery, and am sure...I adore the National Portrait Gallery, and am sure to make a pilgrimage there (and to JRP's sublime National Gallery) whenever I am fortunate enough to spend a weekend in the Nation's Capitol. Thanks for these marvelous photos (and of Seaside, too!). RDReggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-87349859873339747652012-03-26T21:07:09.699-04:002012-03-26T21:07:09.699-04:00The railing in the 3rd and 4th photographs is gorg...The railing in the 3rd and 4th photographs is gorgeous - it reminds me of the work of one of my heroes, Karl Friedrich Schinkel. It's so great that buildings like this are restored and given new purpose.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-32396395626412278812012-03-26T18:57:50.133-04:002012-03-26T18:57:50.133-04:00Your 3rd & 4th photos prove it's possible ...Your 3rd & 4th photos prove it's possible to bring historic railings up to code without screwing up their looks in the process. All it takes is talent. Too often, even if an original railing is preserved its good looks are not. This was a handsome solution to a comon challenge.Magnaverdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231057342527140091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-53389876686641187322012-03-26T18:26:37.832-04:002012-03-26T18:26:37.832-04:00I used to work at the Smithsonian, and would love ...I used to work at the Smithsonian, and would love visiting this gem. One of our best museums!Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.com