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Striated masses tie together bureaucratic program while referencing the axial layout of the original L’Enfant Plan
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A parallel truss system supports each striated mass to the one below.
A perpendicular support system ties into the large retaining wall.
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Millions of flbers connect to ground reservoir, allowing for passive transpiration of water.
The large retaining wall serves as a support structure. It houses a reservoir with an accessible
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TEAM: Jon Bailey, HKS Washington, DC Chad Porter, HKS Washington DC Erick Katzenstein, HKS Washington, DC
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