Because of the metro entrance, the location of the university, and other attractions of the the area, there was heavy foot traffic outside the hospital on 23rd St NW. As a circled the building, I did not notice much other foot traffic on the other streets except 23rd St. I am curious as to if […]
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Built Environment: The George Washington University Hospital
This is one the side of the hospital on New Hampshire Ave NW. I noticed gardens around the hospital as well as red brick sidewalks- different from the typical concrete sidewalks (probably not significant but I noticed it). The gardens along with the architecture of the building made it very appealing to look at.
Built Environment: The George Washington University Hospital
This was the courtyard between the medical school and the hospital. There were people sitting and drinking coffee on the benches. The shadows and shade created by the building made the area cooler than the sunnier sidewalk. In the distance, you can see the entrance to the metro on 23rd St NW.
Built Environment: The George Washington University Hospital
This was one of two fences that encased a group of benches (those benches circling a GW insignia on the ground). This fence piece specifically states: “Seek Truth and Pursue it Steadily.” The second one, across the courtyard from it, states: “Joy of Healing Those Who Seek My Help.” I think this is in reference […]
Built Environment: The George Washington University Hospital
This picture was taken behind the metro entrance, facing out of the courtyard to the sidewalk. What I noticed here was a decent number of homeless people sleeping on the benches and in the small courtyard right outside of the hospital. Seen in the distance are gates that mark the small park/courtyard from the general […]
Built Environment: The George Washington University Hospital
This was the entrance to the Hospital. Like it says over the entrance: The George Washington University Hospital. I found that the name is found all over the building (sometime bigger, sometimes just as smaller placards). The actual entrance was hidden somewhat into the building so it is not right on the sidewalk. This picture […]
Built Environment Introduction: A Comprehensive Look at Potomac Gardens Apartments
Welcome! My built environment descriptions and final analysis focus on Potomac Gardens Apartments. The housing complex, located just thirteen blocks southeast of the United States Capitol Building, is home to low income families and a large senior population. Potomac Gardens is one of 56 properties owned by the District of Columbia Housing Authority. What separates […]
The Hidden History: What the Westin Washington D.C. City Center Teaches Us About Thomas Circle
No one walks by the Westin Washington D.C. City Center and thinks, “Wow, what an amazing building! I bet I could learn a lot about D.C. from it”. It does not happen. Anyone who passes by the hotel probably does not think about it at all unless it is the hotel that they are staying […]
Final Built Environment Analysis
Sabrina Sampson Writing 100 13 December 2016 Security Has No Beauty When viewing the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) it becomes apparent that there is a glaring contrast between the built environment and the professional work by the officers within these very walls. Through the exterior, interior, and digital surroundings, I seek to explain how conflicting […]
Annotated Bibliography 10
“K Metropolitan Police Department X.” Auto Sale for December 7,1982. N.p., 8 Oct. 1982. Web. 1 Dec. 2016. This is an online newspaper published on October 8th, 1982 of an announcement of how the Metropolitan Police Department was hosting an auto sale for all of the missing, stolen, abandoned stolen vehicles. The article is simply […]