Located just steps away from Washington, D.C.’s bustling Union Station — amongst bars, hotels and historic residences — is Junction Bistro, Bar and Bakery.

Inspired by the concept of ‘monumental artisans’ — the people and physical structures behind the great buildings of Washington, D.C. — multidisciplinary architecture and design firm //3877 examined the contextuality of the locale when strategizing its design approach for the eatery’s newest location. Celebrating the ‘nitty-gritty’ materials of the built environment, Junction’s design prioritizes a pared-down, eclectic aesthetic, favoring reds, blues and natural wood tones.