R2L: Architects, PLLC, of Washington, D.C., designed Adaire apartments as one of three towers. “Normally, towers are L-shaped or C-shaped to create courtyards,” said Sacha Rosen, AIA, principal, R2L: Architects. “But, we had great view opportunities and we wanted residents to be able to see the mountains. The oval design makes it easier to see past other buildings. … Since Adaire was one of the first tall buildings in the neighborhood, we wanted to create a striking appearance that would look good from all directions. It’s also quite striking from the air; it’s visible from flights out of Dulles (International Airport).”
Adaire is located less than 20 miles from the District of Columbia – and within walking distance of the Spring Hill Metro station – and is 50 miles east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 600,000 square-foot community features a 400-unit residential tower over a rectangular retail-and-parking podium and includes 35 stories above grade and two below.
The residential tower’s unique oval design is accentuated with sweeping white balconies and a modern façade of glass mixed with multiple custom colors of ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) by 3A Composites USA installed in a random pattern.
A total of 113,160 square feet of 4mm ALUCOBOND® PLUS clads Adaire, including: 32,134 square feet of Custom Liberty White, 37,538 square feet of Custom MCH Gray Mica and 43,488 square feet of Custom River Satin Nickel.