Illume & AC Capitol Hill Hotel at CSX East

Washington, DC
The Illume & AC Capitol Hill Hotel is located on the former CSX East rail site in the bustling navy yard neighborhood in Washington, DC. Designed by R2L Architects, it incorporates a distinctive industrial aesthetic through the strategic use of faux rust finishes. To achieve this desired look while ensuring long-term performance, Vitrabond FR panels with custom color-matched faux rust finishes were employed. These panels provided the desired weathered appearance without sacrificing the benefits of a high-performance cladding system, including robust warranties and superior finish durability compared to actual rusting metal.
Architect | R2L Architects |
Finish | Nimitz Blue FV5484, Azure Patina VBC8829-15, Longhorn Rust FV5118, Nebula Blue VBC8829-14, Mesa Rust FV5110, Mojave Rust FV5322, Sierra Rust FV5361 |
Product | Vitrabond FR Metal Composite Material |
Quantity | 360,000sf |