New York City firm Rockwell Group has inserted a grassy hill scattered with deckchairs and hammocks into the Great Hall of Washington DC's National Building Museum.
Designed to function like an outdoor public space, the Lawn comprises a scaffolding base that slopes up the museum hall and around its eight massive Corinthian columns, with an artificial turf laid on top.

"The lawn is a fascinating example of a typology that straddles the line between public and private space," said Rockwell Group founder David Rockwell. "Whether it is a backyard or a public green, lawns bring people together and foster a sense of community, so our goal was to create an indoor lawn that would inspire people to share stories, make memories, and daydream, while honouring the great tradition of summertime."
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