The Footprint ArchiveSpring 2026


Overview:The Footprint Archive is a physical research publication documenting the flow of people entering and exiting Foggy Bottom Station in Washington, DC.

In a city defined by movement and commuter culture, footprints reveal the time of day, the pace of a crowd, and even the dress code of a neighborhood.

The archive is presented as a booklet-style publication with individual entries of footprint patterns across different times of day, revealing a high concentration of dress shoes and peaks during rush hour.