National Building Museum

I went to the National Building Museum with my drafting class to view the Palladio exhibit, which was amazing. The original drawings were unbelievable. After the exhibit, I took time to walk around and take photos and sketches of some of the building. The top photo is of the bottom of a large column in the atrium. I was intrigued by the pattern and design. The "marble" effect is painted cement. Next, the floor is covered with a patterned broadloom carpet. The third image is from one of the stairways leading up to the 2nd floor. I was interested in the pattern and color variations of the brick. The last image is from the 2nd floor arcade and provides a larger view of the space and how the various finishes work together.

I would recommend going to the Palladio exhibit but the rest of the exhibits leave much to be desired.