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***THIS PROJECT IS SUBMITTED UNDER SPECIALTY CATEGORY FOR RAINSCREEN CLADDING*** The Douglas is the first of 5 buildings in the newly developed Bridge District. This 750,000 sqft three-tower building brings 757 new apartments and ground floor retail to the Southeast DC skyline. PCC installed a terracotta and plate metal panel rain screen system across multiple facades, incorporating three distinct color schemes. The design features numerous plane changes, weaving the facade in and out of several courtyards. A total of 25,367 terracotta panels were shipped from Portugal to Baltimore, arriving in 25 fully loaded sea containers. A total of 5,940 metal panels were sourced from Michigan over 18 deliveries. Each elevation presented unique challenges, requiring customized details, precise dimensions, and careful coordination to complete. The complexity of the installation is also notable, as it was carried out using 47 swing stages at the peak of installation. In coordination with Hitt Contracting’s field team, PCC finished the project ahead of schedule.