1. Elements of photography: sense of place, leading lines, scale
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, shows American University Washington College of Law, Tenley Campus, a National Register historic site located near the Tenleytown Metro station in Washington, D.C. The college was founded by Ellen Spencer Mussey and Emma Gillett in 1896, the first law school to be founded by women, the first with a female dean, and the first to graduate an all-female class in America. The new and renovated buildings include teaching spaces, exquisite staircase made out of glass and limestone, conference facilities, teaching courtrooms, law library, alumni center, faculty and staff offices, and multiple student study/meeting spaces for its 1,700 students, 430 faculty, and staff. Smith GroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images).
2. Elements of photography: rules of thirds, leading lines, extreme wide, sense of place
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, shows American University Washington College of Law, Tenley Campus, a National Register historic in Washington, D.C. The new building, Yuma Building (left) houses the Commons Hall, teaching spaces, classrooms, faculty offices and a lounge, the clinic, subject-specific centers, student study spaces, dining facilities, and conference facility for its 1,700 students, 430 faculty, and staff. The four-story glass and brick building also houses a picturesque staircase, which can be viewed from The Pence Law Library in the Warren Building, directly in front of the Yuma Building. The Yuma Building connects to the original building Capital (between the Yuma and Warren building), housing the Capital Hall, the Chapel, and administrative offices. Construction began in June 2013, and the facility opened in January 2016. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick, and zinc. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
3. Elements of photography: rules of thirds, leading lines, wide, repetition, shadow, sense of place
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, shows American University Washington College of Law Yuma Building, located in Washington, D.C. The Yuma and Warren Buildings contain large glass-enclosed stairs. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick and zinc. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. The four-story glass, limestone, and brick building also houses a picturesque staircase, which can be viewed from The Pence Law Library in the Warren Building, directly in front of the Yuma Building. The staircase was built using glass, steel, and limestone. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
4. Elements of photography: medium, rules of thirds, leading lines, repetition, movement, color, framing, texture,
A group of people walk down the stairs on January 26, 2018, at American University Washington College of Law Yuma Building, located in Washington, D.C. The four-story glass and brick building houses large glass-enclosed stairs, which can be viewed from The Pence Law Library in the Warren Building, directly in front of the Yuma Building. The Yuma and Warren Buildings contain large glass-enclosed stairs. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick, and zinc.The staircase was built using glass, steel, and limestone. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
5. Elements of photography: tight, rules of thirds, leading lines, repetition,
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, show the glass-enclosed stairs at the Yuma Building in American University Washington College of Law, located in Washington, D.C. Both the Yuma and Warren Buildings contain large glass-enclosed stairs. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick, glass, steal, and zinc. In line with the project goals, the design of the interior symbolizes Washington College of Law’s fundamental purpose and distinguishing features: breaking down barriers, creating connections, and reinforcing a strong sense of community. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
6. Elements of photography: rules of thirds, leading lines, color, decisive moment, framing
A professor climbs the stairs to his office on January 26, 2018, at American University Washington College of Law on Tenley Campus in Washington, D.C. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, glass, steel, brick and zinc. In line with the project goals, the design of the interior symbolizes Washington College of Law’s fundamental purpose and distinguishing features: breaking down barriers, creating connections, and reinforcing a strong sense of community. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
7. Elements of photography: tight, rules of thirds, reflection, leading lines, repetition, linear
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, shows a close-up of the stairs in the Yuma Building at American University Washington College of Law, Tenley Campus in Washington, D.C. The stairs are used by thousands of people daily. Both the Yuma and Warren Buildings contain large glass-enclosed stairs. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick, and zinc. The staircase was built using glass, steel, and limestone. In line with the project goals, the design of the interior symbolizes Washington College of Law’s fundamental purpose and distinguishing features: breaking down barriers, creating connections, and reinforcing a strong sense of community. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
8. Elements of photography: selective focus, rules of thirds, color, leading lines, texture
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, shows a close-up of the glass-enclosed stairs in the Yuma Building at American University Washington College of Law, Tenley Campus in Washington, D.C. Chairs and tables surround the stairs on all four levels to allow students and staff to study or relax. A student can be seen studying in the background. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick, and zinc. The staircase was built using glass, steel, and limestone. In line with the project goals, the design of the interior symbolizes Washington College of Law’s fundamental purpose and distinguishing features: breaking down barriers, creating connections, and reinforcing a strong sense of community. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
9. Elements of photography: selective focus, rules of thirds, color, leading lines, texture, negative space, graphic
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, shows a close-up of the stair railing in the Yuma Building at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. The railing is made out of steal. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick, and zinc. The staircase was built using glass, steel, and limestone. In line with the project goals, the design of the interior symbolizes Washington College of Law’s fundamental purpose and distinguishing features: breaking down barriers, creating connections, and reinforcing a strong sense of community. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
10. Elements of photography: rules of thirds, leading lines, movement, decisive movement, layering
A student walks up the stairs on January 26, 2018, at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, glass, steel, brick and zinc. In line with the project goals, the design of the interior symbolizes Washington College of Law’s fundamental purpose: breaking down barriers, creating connections, and reinforcing a strong sense of community. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. The design was developed to maximize daylight throughout the campus and reduce energy consumption. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
A photo taken on January 26, 2018, shows American University Washington College of Law Yuma Building, located in Washington, D.C. The Yuma and Warren Buildings contain large glass-enclosed stairs. The state-of-the-art complex incorporates sustainable design strategies through the use of natural building materials: limestone, brick and zinc. SmithGroupJJR is the architecture/engineering design firm and Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager. The four-story glass, limestone, and brick building also houses a picturesque staircase, which can be viewed from The Pence Law Library in the Warren Building, directly in front of the Yuma Building. The staircase was built using glass, steel, and limestone. (Photo: Nabeelah Naeem/N images)
