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Snapshot: Rays of Light

By Mark Robins
Posted March 2, 2020
By Mark Robins Sunshine refracts and reflects off metal panels in golden rays, glowing semicircles and elongated beams. This ultraviolet effect occurs at the National Museum of the Army, Washington, D.C., due to 650,000 pounds of stainless steel cladding. Further adding to the optical display, the cut edges of the faceplate material are the panel’s… Continue reading Snapshot: Rays of Light
By Mark Robins

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Sunshine refracts and reflects off metal panels in golden rays, glowing semicircles and elongated beams. This ultraviolet effect occurs at the National Museum of the Army, Washington, D.C., due to 650,000 pounds of stainless steel cladding. Further adding to the optical display, the cut edges of the faceplate material are the panel’s edges, which produce a fascinating floating panel appearance.

Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Washington, D.C., www.som.com
General contractor: Clark Construction, Bethesda, Md., www.clarkconstruction.com
Metal installer: Tecta America East, Jessup, Md., www.tectaamerica.com
Metal wall panels: Metalwërks, Kennett Square, Pa., www.metalwerksusa.com

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