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Franklin Square - Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C.
An exquisite lobby exposing its simple and subtle beauty to the outside viewer through illuminated backlit glass ceilings that continue into walls behind the reception and into individual cafes. GPI was able to bring Hickok Cole’s vision of updating this 1980s postmodern lobby into a… Read More
Four massive backlit canopies flow from the exterior ceiling into the lobby, and then down the wall to the floor, drawing the eye – and the patrons - further into the space.
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GPI Design
Westlake
This backlit feature incorporated large, heavy glass panels, a complex lighting system, and fine finish details – all of which needed to be acutely engineered and tested to ensure the solutions were not only technically applicable, but aesthetically suitable.
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GPI Design
Westlake
Backlit glass suspended from their custom structure including enhanced light fixture performance that extends from the floor up the wall and onto the ceiling. The pieces on the ceiling extend unto the exterior of the building for a continuation of light and balance.
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GPI Design
Westlake
Championing the vision for the remodel was renowned architects, Hickok Cole, who enlisted GPI to execute a grand backlit concept at the focus of the entire lobby space. This is a view of the reception area. You can see that the walls draw your eyes up and really brighten and open the space creating … Read More
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GPI Design
Westlake
Backlit canopies flow from the exterior ceiling into the lobby, and then down the wall to the floor. There are two cafés on wither side of the reception desks. These two canopies flow into café seating areas with shorter backlit ceiling.
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GPI Design
Westlake
Professionals
GPI Design
Westlake
Professionals
GPI Design
Westlake
