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2100 Pennsylvania Avenue brings a sense of movement to one of Washington, D.C.’s most prominent corridors. Its sweeping ...
09/15/2026

2100 Pennsylvania Avenue brings a sense of movement to one of Washington, D.C.’s most prominent corridors. Its sweeping facade curves along the surrounding streets, giving the building its distinctive flowing form.
 
Across the exterior, glazed terracotta follows those curves between expansive sections of glass. Custom glazed terracotta, in champagne and grey tones create subtle contrast, while the fluted surface adds texture and catches the changing light throughout the day.
 
As the facade bends around corners and extends outward, the terracotta continues with it, carrying the horizontal lines across each transition and emphasizing the curved geometry that defines the building.
 
Architect: Pelli Clarke & Partners
Owner: BXP
GC: Balfour Beatty US
Installer: BV Glazing Systems , Vetro Building Envelope
 
Completed: 2022
 
📷: Sinziana Velicescu
 

The Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building serves as a gateway between the University of Kentucky’s academic and medical ...
09/09/2026

The Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building serves as a gateway between the University of Kentucky’s academic and medical campuses, bringing thousands of students through its learning spaces each year.
 
At the main entrance, towering columns wrapped in ivory terracotta stand against the surrounding red brick and glass. Grooved terracotta panels begin at the base before transitioning into nearly 20,000 linear feet of terracotta sunshades above.
 
The closely spaced sunshades wrap each column in horizontal lines, adding depth and texture while making the columns a defining feature of the building’s entrance.
 
Architect: PAYETTE
Owner: University of Kentucky
GC: Messer Construction Co.
Installer: Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal
Completed: 2016
 
📷: Sinziana Velicescu
 

National Skyscraper Day feels like the perfect opportunity to revisit one of New York City’s most recognizable towers, t...
09/03/2026

National Skyscraper Day feels like the perfect opportunity to revisit one of New York City’s most recognizable towers, the New York Times Building.
 
Rising 52 stories above Midtown Manhattan, the building is wrapped in one million linear feet of a custom white glazed Alphatube ceramic sunshade. The horizontal tubes form a sunscreen across the glass facade, filtering direct sunlight while creating the distinctive exterior seen throughout the tower.
 
Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop · FXCollaborative
Owner: The New York Times
GC: Forest City Ratner
Installer: Benson
 
📷: [email protected]
 

Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ is located alongside the company’s global headquarters in Maryland. Opened as ...
08/31/2026

Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ is located alongside the company’s global headquarters in Maryland. Opened as its 8,000th property, the hotel marked a significant milestone in the company’s history.
 
Across the hotel’s exterior, 16,925 square feet of large format panels bring warmth and texture to the glass facade. The Crème colored terracotta creates a light, refined presence, while the long horizontal format carries clean lines across the building and around its corners.
 
A custom finish gives the terracotta a subtle texture that shifts with the light, adding depth to the surface while maintaining the contemporary character of the facade.
 
Architect: gensler_design
Developer: The Bernstein Companies
GC: Hensel Phelps
Installer: C.J. Coakley Co., Inc.
 
📷: Sinziana Velicescu
 

Terracotta gives architects the freedom to design beyond a flat surface. Color, glaze, texture, and profile can all be c...
08/28/2026

Terracotta gives architects the freedom to design beyond a flat surface.
 
Color, glaze, texture, and profile can all be customized to shape how a facade looks and feels. From subtle variations in depth to highly sculpted forms, each element becomes an opportunity to explore something different.
 
The result is a material that can be shaped around the architectural vision.
 

Suitsupply’s Dallas flagship brings a bold material presence to the street level in the West Village Uptown Dallas shopp...
08/26/2026

Suitsupply’s Dallas flagship brings a bold material presence to the street level in the West Village Uptown Dallas shopping area.  The black glazed terracotta facade wraps the storefront, creating a sharp contrast with the expansive glass below.
 
Across the exterior, 2,250 square feet of custom Alphaton terracotta panels feature a deeply ribbed vertical profile. The repetition of the narrow ribs gives the facade a strong linear texture while allowing the material to wrap cleanly around corners and openings.
 
A custom finish adds another layer to the surface, shifting from nearly black to reflective highlights as sunlight moves across the projecting ribs. The result gives the facade depth and variation while emphasizing the natural dimensionality of the terracotta.
 
Architect: PURR Plus Ontwerpers
Owner: Suitsupply
GC: TDS Construction
Installer: Wal-Mark Contracting Group
Completed: 2015
 
📷: Sinziana Velicescu
 

Built to bring two programs together under one roof, Anne Arundel Community College’s Health & Life Sciences Building cr...
08/24/2026

Built to bring two programs together under one roof, Anne Arundel Community College’s Health & Life Sciences Building created a new hub for hands on learning and collaboration on the Arnold campus.
 
Across the exterior, 13,535 square feet of ivory terracotta panels introduce subtle variation through changing profiles. Vertical lines shift across the facade, becoming more pronounced as sunlight casts narrow shadows along the surface.
 
Inside, students train in spaces designed to replicate real-world healthcare settings, from hospital and exam rooms to advanced simulation labs. These environments give students the opportunity to build practical experience while preparing for careers across the healthcare field.
 
Architect: SmithGroup
Owner: Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)
GC: Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Installer: Alliance Exterior Construction
Completed: 2021
 
📷: Sinziana Velicescu
 

Hyde-Addison Elementary Campus brings a contemporary addition to Georgetown while creating a connection between two hist...
08/20/2026

Hyde-Addison Elementary Campus brings a contemporary addition to Georgetown while creating a connection between two historic school buildings.
 
Oxide Red terracotta carries the warm tones of the surrounding brick into the new addition, creating a clear distinction between old and new without feeling disconnected from the existing campus.
 
Across the glass facade, vertically installed terracotta baguettes add depth, color, and variation. The changing lengths and warm tones give the sunscreen a playful quality while creating a dynamic layer between the classrooms and outdoor spaces.
 
Architect: Shinberg Levinas Architects 
Installer: Del Ray Glass
Completed: 2020
 
📷: © Alan Karchmer
 

The Hilton Garden Inn on M Street demonstrates how a thoughtful material palette can give a building its identity.Oxide ...
08/14/2026

The Hilton Garden Inn on M Street demonstrates how a thoughtful material palette can give a building its identity.

Oxide Red and Pearl Grey terracotta panels create a balanced composition. Together, the two colors create a facade that feels vibrant without overwhelming the surrounding streetscape. 

Up close, the detailing becomes even more apparent. Crisp panel joints, clean corner transitions, and the fine horizontal coursing of the grooved panels give the terracotta a level of precision that rewards a closer look.

The building’s LEED Silver certification adds another dimension to the project, pairing its contemporary design with a broader commitment to long-term performance and sustainability.

Architect: Shalom Baranes Associates
Developer: Starperoto M Street Partners, LLC
GC: Turner
Installer: Pillar Construction

Area: 12,597 Sq. Feet
Completed: 2016

📷: Sinziana Velicescu

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