When I took the metro in DC for the first time, I was quite amazed by the Metro station decoration. The style was full of grey color with a heavy exposure of concrete squares all the way up to the ceiling. I’ve been to many other cities with metro transportation; their metro stations usually have their own personality. No matter it was a traditional underground train station, or a modern palace with colorful decoration, none of them were quite like the giant “tunnel” here in DC. My friend Singmi, who came to Unite States from India for the very first time told me that DC Metro was “way too dark”, which was a little scary for her.
Adapted from late 20th century modern architecture, DC Metro was famous for its unique ceiling design. Architect Harry Weese was the master behind scene and the Metro was the one of the most famous representative for brutalism architecture style.
All in all, DC Metro is definitely the magic chain that connects different part of the city. It is quite convenient to get around by Metro - as long as it’s on time. The summer delay of Metro seems like inevitable due to heat of the track. Sometime trains need to “take a break” before operating again to prevent potential “blackouts”. However, I am still very grateful for the great metro system here, especially during peak hours.
- T.H.
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