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April 2025

Coming Soon: Earth Day at The Octagon

1799 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006

Celebrate Earth Day at The Octagon with the Architects Foundation, Howard University, and Norwich University. Participate in hands on activities, meet local designers, mingle with students, and interact with the exhibition Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity.

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From March 18, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Coming Soon: Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity
1799 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity explores the intersection of design, sustainability, and human connection through the transformative power of architectural shading devices. Using architecture student work, this exhibit highlights how advances in digital design and fabrication are reimagining ornament—not just as decoration, but as a vital tool for integrating biophilic principles that reconnect people with nature, foster well-being, and enhance sustainability. Featuring hands-on learning, the exhibit invites visitors to explore how future architects are creating climate-responsive designs that merge aesthetics with carbon-conscious innovation. Discover how architecture can transform lives, foster equity, and inspire resilient, environmentally conscious solutions for a better world.
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April 2025
Coming Soon: Earth Day at The Octagon
1799 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
Celebrate Earth Day at The Octagon with the Architects Foundation, Howard University, and Norwich University. Participate in hands on activities, meet local designers, mingle with students, and interact with the exhibition Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity.
From April 2025 to April 2025
Chamber Music Maryland’s Italian Saxophone Quartet, April 5
1799 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
Step into the historic Octagon for an unforgettable evening with the Italian Saxophone Quartet in an intimate setting. Chamber Music Maryland & The Octagon invite you to experience live chamber music in one of Washington, DC’s most storied landmarks. After the performance, join us for a Meet-the-Artists Cocktail Hour, where you can connect with the musicians and learn more about their craft.

Hours: 4:00pm

From March 18, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Coming Soon: Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity
1799 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity explores the intersection of design, sustainability, and human connection through the transformative power of architectural shading devices. Using architecture student work, this exhibit highlights how advances in digital design and fabrication are reimagining ornament—not just as decoration, but as a vital tool for integrating biophilic principles that reconnect people with nature, foster well-being, and enhance sustainability. Featuring hands-on learning, the exhibit invites visitors to explore how future architects are creating climate-responsive designs that merge aesthetics with carbon-conscious innovation. Discover how architecture can transform lives, foster equity, and inspire resilient, environmentally conscious solutions for a better world.