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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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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


USA Today Headquarters, McLean, Midlantic, Virginia
Written by Kent Damschroder

USA Today Headquarters, McLean, Virginia

Architect: Lehman Smith Mcleish

Product featured: Decoustics Quadrillo

Location: Auditorium and hallway

Highly custom Quadrillo ceiling, with solid millwork features, is aesthetically pleasing and offers a high NRC, with values up to 1.0 in some applications.

This fully engineered product can be customized to meet specific project and design requirements.

Quadrillo is available in a range of sizes and finishes and can be curved to a minimum outside radius of 16” (400 mm) or a minimum inside radius of 24” (600mm).

Acoustical absorption is achieved using unique perforations, combined with an acoustical core. Cores available in ¾” (19mm), 1” (25mm) and 2” (50mm).

Having a refined appearance, improved interior room acoustics, and providing high NRC values, Quadrillo enhances the look and acoustical performance of any interior space.
Features of Quadrillo include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A fire-rating of Class A on Finished Composite Product
• Has full access
• Seismic certified
• NAUF Core
• Air quality
• Offers numerous suspension and mounting options

Quadrillo is available in a variety of natural wood veneers, stains or paint finishes.

To learn more about this product, please visit https://decoustics.com/products/quadrillo/


Mary D. Pretlow/Anchor Branch Library, Midlantic Sales Group
Written by Kent Damschroder

Mary D. Pretlow/Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk, Virginia

Mary D. Pretlow/Anchor Branch Library, Midlantic Sales Group

Architect: W. Ray Jennings

Product featured: Decoustics Fabric

Location: Main area

Decoustics offers a wide range of acoustical fabric products that provide superior noise absorption with customization possibilities, as well as a vast array of fabric colors, patterns and textures.

All fabrics are tested for durability and acoustical transparency to ensure required NRC levels and they also meet Class A Fire Rating.

For this project a standard 2’ x 2’ Tegular ceiling tile in a standard 15/16” suspension system was utilized throughout the bulk of the ceiling area to achieve the necessary sound control. The addition of the Decoustics fabric acoustical ceiling in the center maintains and compliments the sound absorption quality of the ceiling system while adding a boisterous and unique image to the quiet space.

A wide range of geometrical shapes, curved shapes, and also dome, cone and vault shapes are available.

With a maximum width of 48” (1.22m) and length of 120” (3.05m), custom sizes may be available depending on project scope and design criteria. Panels have a medium density fiberglass core. Thickness varies by panel type: ½” (13mm), ¾” (19mm), 1” (25mm), 1 ½” (38mm) and 2” (50mm).

To learn more, visit: Decoustics Website

McGuire Woods LLP, Midlantic sales group
Written by Kent Damschroder

McGuire Woods LLP, Tysons Corner, Va.

McGuire Woods LLP, Midlantic sales group

Architect: Gensler

Products featured:
Decoustics Rondolo, Wall Mount, Direct Suspended

Attributes: Segments

Year: 2018

With the elegant look of wood and exceptional sound absorption, Rondolo* micro-perforated panels and planks are excellent for ceiling and wall applications. Rondolo*, having micro-perforations that virtually disappear at a distance, gives the appearance of a monolithic wood or wall installation.

Specifics on this product include: Class A fire rating on finished composite; NRC of up to .95; design flexibility; available in FSC C020536 certified wood; full access; and seismic certified.

A variety of wood veneers are available with a clear lacquer finish, custom stains and solid colors. These panels can be pre-curved and custom-engineered to a variety of shapes and sizes to enhance any space (minimum curving radius is 30” with a maximum width of 30” and 60” in length when using Ceilencio* suspension system. Larger sizes are available using other ceiling and wall mounting systems).

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

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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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