The Terra Cotta Rain Screens of South West

Here are a few images from some of the terra cotta rain screens found on the urban renewal towers in parts of Southwest, DC. I have always been a fan of these semi-enclosed balconies and they way they play with public and private space. Plus the non-rectalinear units create a lovely interplay of form while also creating a regular solid/void rhythm to the facade while still allowing maximum penetrations.

Terra Cotta Rain Screen

Another Terra Cotta Rain Screen

Terra Cotta Rain Screen Creating Rhythm on The Facade

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Author: spencer

I am an architect in the Washington DC metro area.

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