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Design is a Mirror and a Lens
From Jefferson’s Rotunda at UVA to the fortress-like data centers rising across Northern Virginia, our architecture reflects our values. This photo essay explores how the design of today’s hyperscale computing facilities—vast, windowless, and inaccessible—reveals a shift in civic priorities. What do these buildings say about power, permanence, and the future we’re building?
Dave O.
Nov 152 min read


Jeff Bezos is Charlie Pickett's New Neighbor
Manassas resident Charlie Pickett, born and raised on Dean Drive, shares his story as data centers and energy infrastructure reshape his lifelong neighborhood. A powerful reflection on history, loss, and what it means to belong in a changing landscape.
Dave O.
Oct 293 min read


This Is My Lens
Before I was a photographer, I was an observer. I've worn a lot of hats. I was a cold war soldier standing watch over nuclear missiles in...
Dave O.
Jul 152 min read
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