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Washington Monument Visitor Screening Facility
New Public Entrance Building in District of Columbia, United States of America – design by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners (BBB)
Sep 19, 2019
Washington Monument Visitor Screening Facility, Washington, D.C.
Design: Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Washington Monument Welcomes Back Visitors Through New Beyer Blinder Belle-Designed Facility
Merging state-of-the-art security with contemporary aesthetics and a respect for the historic fabric of the National Mall, the new entrance facility enhances the visitor experience

at one of the nation?s most significant sites. WASHINGTON, D.C. September 19, 2019 ?Following a three-year construction period, the Washington Monument reopens to the public on September 19, with a new visitor entrance designed by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners (BBB).
Washington Monument Visitor Screening Facility building:

photo : Alan Karchmer
?Our goal was to create a new welcoming entrance and a dignified portal to one of our nation?s most iconic structures. The new entrance pavilion will accommodate enhanced security protocols while streamlining the flow of visitors and complementing the overall experience of the Monument,? said Hany Hassan, FAIA, partner in charge of BBB?s Washington, D.C. office.
The new structure replaces a temporary facility that had ...