Robert C. Lautman Architectural Photographer

The Marjorie Merriweather Post Foundation DC Hillwood Museum

Washington, DC

Indian Artifact Museum


Design Services:

  1. Design Program (Discovery and Definition)

  2. Schematic Design Services

  3. Design Development and Construction Document Services (Including Project Manual)

  4. Permit and Construction Administration Services


Design Features:

  1. Rough Sawn, Bark Edged Siding

  2. Hand Split Roof Shakes

  3. Heavy Timber Roof Structure

  4. Oak Tree Columns

  5. Split Hemlock Logs Interior Finish


The Team Assembled for This Project Included:

  1. O’Neil & Manion Architects P.A.-

  2. Guldu & Fernandez Structural Engineers

  3. Priscilla Rachun Linn Director and Curator

  4. Patricia Chester, Root and Chester Exhibit Design

  5. E.A. Baker Company General Contractor


“Wood infuses the whole space with character.  A very lush interior.  An unusual handling of scenographic, sculptural elements in an institutional building with great success”-  American Wood Council  Non-Residential Design Awards Jury comments

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