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9800 Medical Center Drive

Rockville, Maryland

Products featured: Metalwërks Perforated Metal Screen Wall PVDF Coated in Blackhawk Grey

Architect of Record: Gaudreau, Inc.
Design Architect: LPA, Inc.
Year: 2019
Location: Rockville, MD

Located in Rockville, MD, Metalwerks® provided 28,000 SF of perforated aluminum screen wall system for the exterior façade of a new parking garage consisting of 6 levels and 1100 parking spaces. It was planned and designed to support the surrounding medical office buildings and laboratories.

Architect of Record, Gaudreau, Inc, and the design architect, LPA, Inc, worked to develop a structure that utilized an exposed extruded aluminum support frame system with perforated aluminum infill panels. Frames and panels were shop assembled into 6’ x 22’ units. In total, there are 246 units assembled for the exterior screenwall. Unitizing made it possible for the exterior façade contractor to compress the duration of the installation process.

The panels are .125” thick solid aluminum and perforated with a 2 ¾” diameter hole in a straight pattern. The perforation pattern was selected to allow for proper airflow in and out of the garage and also to hide the required panel stiffeners. These panel stiffeners were engineered to withstand the deflection of the oversize panels against the specified wind loads. Units are supported off the pre-cast panels using stainless steel attachment clips at each slab level.

Frames and panels were coated with a 2 coat PVDF AAMA 2605 liquid applied Blackhawk gray finish prior to assembling of the units. All of the parts were coated prior to assembling to ensure all exposed metal was coated for added protection against the elements.

To learn more, visit: Metalwërks Website


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Capital One – Block B

McClean, Virginia

Architect: HKS Inc.

Location: McLean, VA, USA

Products featured: Claro®, Ceilencio®, Solo

Attributes: Knife Edge

Year: 2018

CISCA 2019 Contractor Gold Award Winning Project by C.J. Coakley Co., Inc. features Decoustics ceilings throughout the lobby and office spaces of Capital One Headquarters, Block B.

Stained Maple veneer Solo Ceilencio panels with Type 8 grooving pattern and Knife Edge design returns, together with Claro Ceilencio above the reception desk add a striking ceiling highlight and reduce noise inside this office space. In the lobby area Claro Ceilencio is installed above the staircase and Solo panels add the warmth of wood by encasing the wall with a window to the office space inside.

To learn more about these products, visit
https://decoustics.com/products/claro/
https://decoustics.com/products/ceilencio/
https://decoustics.com/products/solo/

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M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore, MD

Products featured: Cambridge Architectural Mid-Balance Mesh

Architect: Populous
General Contractor: Gilbane
Client: Maryland Stadium Authority
Year: 2019
Location: Baltimore, MD

Home to the two-time world champion Baltimore Ravens, the stadium draws from the best of Baltimore architecture. After 20 years, the team and Maryland Stadium Authority embarked on a renovation to enhance the fan experience. Durable metal mesh exterior panels provide airflow, city views and protection from the elements as fans zoom to

their seats on new escalators. Signature etched Raven’s wings change the density of the stainless and create a public art asset and design continuity with similar presentations throughout the stadium. Made from recycled materials, mesh adds to the stadium’s record as the U.S.’s first outdoor sports facility to earn LEED Gold certification.

To learn more, visit: Cambridge Website


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Haden Tower

Tysons Corner, Virginia

Products featured: WoodN Modulatus and Versatilis

Architect: WDG
Owner: JLB Partners, LP
Year: 2014
Location: Tysons, VA

Located in Tyson Corner, Virginia, Haden Tower is a 14-story, 222 unit multi-family residential building that was constructed as part of a mixed use development. WoodN’s Modulatus and Versatilis profiles were used for multiple exterior applications, including cladding, rainscreens, soffits, and louvers.

Using both smooth and brushed finishes, the also design incorporated a variety of WoodN standard colors, including Lagorai, Cuba, Caffé Bogotà, Grigio Silverstone, and Grigio Londra. Completed in 2014, the project achieved LEED Silver Certification in 2016.

To learn more, visit: WoodN Website


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Carroll County Public Safety Training Center, Westminister, MD

Architect: Manns Woodward Studios

Products featured: Decoustics Claro, Nuvola

Attributes: Curved, Wave, Concave, Convex

Year: 2007

Curved convex and concave Nuvola clouds deliver great acoustical performance inside Carroll County Public Safety Training Center. Panels only partially cover the ceiling visually creating a wave effect.

They are quickly and easily installed using an adjustable hook and wire cable suspension.

To learn more, visit: about these products, visit https://decoustics.com/products/claro/ and https://decoustics.com/products/nuvola/

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Reston South Market, Reston, VA

Architect: Smith Group Architects

Products featured: Decoustics Metallo, Direct Mount

Attributes: Square, Flat, Metallic

Year: 2009


Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue in Reston, Virginia offering a wide variety of retail shops, restaurants, a cinema and a hotel. The main lobby ceiling was created with the use of Decoustics’ Metallo Silver finish. Metallo is a coated finish that is specifically formulated to provide acoustical transparency and exhibits a contemporary metallic finished appearance.
Metallo integrates metallized components to provide luster and sparkle while retaining its superb sound absorption properties. The finish is applied to the face and edge of the panels to create a monolithic appearance.

To learn more about these products, visit https://decoustics.com/products/metallo/ and https://decoustics.com/products/direct-mount/

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Tico Restaurant Washington, DC

Architect: Elkus-Manfredi Architects

Products featured:  Decoustics Fabric, Ceilencio

Attributes: Digitally Printed

Year: 2014

Conceived by Chef/Owner Michael Schlow and designed by David Manfredi of Elkus-Manfredi Architects, Tico is a new and exciting style of restaurant; American at its core, yet influenced by Schlow’s travels and love for Spain, Mexico and South America.

Decoustics digitally-printed fabric panels on the ceiling ensure that the noises are absorbed and deliver a pleasant eating experience. The fabric patterns are matched to create a large-format design and add vibrance to this space.

To learn more about these products, visit https://decoustics.com/products/ceilencio/ and https://decoustics.com/products/fabric/

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Gaylord River View Ballroom

National Harbor, MD

Architect: BLUR Workshop

Products featured: Decoustics Claro, Ceilencio.

Attributes: Segmented Flat Bays, Bow

Year: 2016

Inspired by the bow of a ship, Gaylord’s new infinity ballroom leaves guests feeling as if they are floating on top of the Potomac River. To realize the design intent, Decoustics custom engineered Claro Ceilencio acoustical ceiling system comprising of floating flat bays segmented on an angle to create an arc.
The result is a dynamic ceiling that is not only striking, but also functional as it achieves excellent acoustical performance inside this spacious river-view ballroom.

To learn more about these products, visit: https://decoustics.com/products/claro/ and https://decoustics.com/products/ceilencio/

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