Kogod Courtyard
Washington DC, DC
A stunning undulating glass canopy by Norman Foster shelters the courtyard of the American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. The wave-pattern roof casts extraordinary moving shadows throughout the day.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- midday
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- wideabstractinterior
- Best Seasons
- year-round
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