DOT Headquarters In Washington, DC Features Modern Façade With Metal Composite Materials
Department of Transportation (DOT) buildings fit the mold for government architecture, often featuring heavily bricked or concrete facades. However, for the new headquarters of the D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT), a more modern façade was designed by the architects at Hickok Cole.
High Rise Debuts in Downtown Maryland With Iconic Metal Façade
Rising thirty stories high in downtown Bethesda, Maryland is a new iconic structure called the Elm, a 1,000,000 square foot mixed-use property. “The Elm is the tallest building in Bethesda and an extremely complex project that has taken over five years to complete,” explains Steven Lee, Senior Façade Technical Designer at Shalom & Baranes Associates (SBA) in DC. The neutral tones of the residential high-rise are juxtaposed by the glass curtain wall of the office façade.
Architects Design Texas Military Barracks Using Modular Panel System Technology
Historically military barracks are not often designed with modernity in mind. These buildings serve an essential function, to house our nation’s military personnel. Yet, the Army Barracks in Powderly, Texas goes a step further, showcasing the fusion of essential function and contemporary design. Designed by Base4 Architecture, the new Army Barracks building is entirely modular, clad in an interlocking panel system with the Army’s signature camouflage color palette.
New Measurement Systems Laboratory at NASA Langley Features Impressive Multi-Material Façade
Groundbreaking began on NASA Langley’s largest laboratory in April 2017. The nearly 96-million-dollar project in Hampton, Virginia is part of a revitalization plan for NASA Langley that will replace and repurpose the site’s facilities. “The Measurement Systems Laboratory will be a world-class facility for research and development of new measurement concepts, technologies, and systems that will enable NASA to achieve its mission in space exploration, science, and aeronautics,” Michael Finneran of NASA Langley Research Center explains.
Massive Mixed-Use Design In Malden Provides Residents A Gateway To City Living
The J Malden Center redesign has been the collaborative effort of the Jefferson Apartment Group and the City of Malden since 2013. The site’s transformation was intended to provide Malden residents with an immersive experience by providing a central location to the MBTA station, retail, and various restaurants.
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