Brutalist architecture can often be difficult to love, but that's not the case for me with the intricate geometric patterns expressed in raw concrete and bathed in warm indirect light used throughout Washington DC's metro stations.

November 2023 | Washington DC, USA

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Intersecting volumes in one of Washington DC's underground metro stations.

November 2023 | Washington DC, USA

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The indirect lighting is definitely one of the architectural features that makes Washington DC's metro stations so beautiful.

November 2023 | Washington DC, USA

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The incredible architecture of Washington DC's waffle-style vaulted underground metro stations.

November 2023 | Washington DC, USA

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Another view of the metro train that I came across that was decorated with warm wood paneling, copper and bronze metals, velvet seats, and brown and tan accents. Such a nice change from the standard look!

March 2026 | Tokyo, Japan

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Most Tokyo metro trains have a standard modern interior style featuring white and neutral colors and silver/gray metals like aluminum. And then on one occasion I rode a metro train that looked like this: warm wood paneling, copper and bronze metals, red and green velvet seats, and warm brown and tan accents on everything else. It was beautiful!

March 2026 | Tokyo, Japan

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Riding the Metro in Tokyo. Of course, the trains were always on time and absolutely spotless. I wish public transit in the US was this good.

March 2026 | Tokyo, Japan

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@ianrbuck and I talked to the folks at #mndot #metrotransit & #transitapp about the state of #Minnesota getting Royale, the premium version of the app. We also talk #gtfs and how the app works!

https://streets.mn/2026/02/02/how-minnesota-gives-transit-riders-the-royale-treatment/

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How Minnesota Gives Transit Riders The Royale Treatment

We chat with Metro Transit, MnDOT, and the Transit App to learn more about the partnership that gave everyone in Minnesota premium access in the app.

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B Line vs Route 21: Which is Faster?

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