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Capitol campus look cool and refreshing, they aren't designed for humans to play in. These small areas of urban "blue space" may provide other benefits though, including mental tranquility and increased creativity. Below is a collection of seven water features that inspire. 1. Olmsted Fountains Near the central entrance of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center are two large fountains designed by Frederick Law Olmsted that often feature floral displays. 2. West Front Fountain The octagonal fountain on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol has a circular basin with eight …
Summer officially starts this week and the weather in Washington, D.C., is getting warmer. While water features on the U.S. Capitol campus look cool and refreshing, they aren't designed for humans to play in. These small areas of urban "blue space" may provide other benefits though, including mental