Sketched for an hour and barely scratched the surface.
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Stood in the main hall for what felt like a long time. The proportions work on you slowly, then suddenly.
Sat on a bench across from it for too long, watching how light moved across the facade.
Smaller than I imagined but more powerful.
Stood in the main hall for what felt like a long time. The proportions work on you slowly, then suddenly.
Take the stairs, not the elevator.
Took my sketchbook expecting to draw the elevations. Ended up drawing the way light hit the floor instead.
The interior surprised me more than the exterior.
Smaller than I imagined but more powerful.
Made me want to learn more about the architect.
The way it engages the street is so quiet that I almost walked past, but the entry pulled me in.
Bring a book. Stay a while.
Took a quiet hour to really see it.
August 2026
Walked away with three new ideas for my own work.
The materials age beautifully here. Even the wear feels intentional.