EXTERIOR
1900 Gallows Road
Transforming Standard
into Stunning
Project Details
Location: Tysons, Virginia, USA
Firm: WGD Architects
Installer: Reliant Drywall Inc
Rep Group: Nolan Brands – Marie Davis
Products:
Vapor® Graphic Perf®,
Graphic Perf® Exterior
REIMAGINING ‘REGULAR’
How do you take a rather standard office building and add an exceptional bit of brilliance? Our team started at the proverbial drawing board. A smart combination of Arktura products and engineering elevated this otherwise ordinary entry into a glittering centerpiece of bespoke lighting and metal, creating an unforgettable welcome to all who visit.
A SPARKLING SOLUTION
The client asked for a bit of ‘wow’ to make their exterior and interior entry warm and inviting — setting them apart from the ordinary. Arktura delivered. Over 150 precision-perforated Vapor® aluminum panels (more than 2,000 square foot worth) were cut with a sophisticated linear pattern and finished in a stunning Burnished Bronze. A dazzling new exterior centerpiece was born.
ENGINEERED BEAUTY
The illuminated facade seamlessly wraps the exterior, integrating with the building’s prominent “1900” landmark signage. This build was not without its challenges. It demanded extra detailing and specialized engineering to achieve a flawless fusion of light and structure. Smaller, matching waypoint markers subtly guide, echoing the grand statement of the main entrance.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
The elevated cascade of light continues inside as the exterior design language flows seamlessly into the lobby, culminating in a stunning “waterfall effect.” Arktura’s proprietary Vertika™ Wall Channel system makes the brilliant final aesthetic appear effortless.
FANTANSTIC FINISH.
The result? A landmark that doesn’t just sit in its environment but actively engages with it, delivering a memorable, even breathtaking entry experience. 1900 Gallows Rd stands as a testament to creative vision, innovative design, and the power of art and craft to transform metal, glass, and light into an unforgettable installation.
