Armourcoat Polished Plaster provides the finishing touch as part of the renovation of Washington D.C. school.
Expertly hand finished
Armourcoat Polished Plaster brings a refined elegance to the renovation of Washington D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a visionary project by Cox Graae & Spack Architects and Lance Bailey & Associates. At the heart of the interior lies a striking four-storey atrium, anchored by the Duke Ellington Theatre ‘egg’—a bold, oval-shaped structure that serves as the focal point of the space.
Expertly hand-finished in Armuralia by local specialists Senza Fine Inc., the outer shell of the ‘egg’ boasts a smooth, seamless surface that enhances the theatre’s architectural presence. Across the project, more than 25,000ft² of finishes were applied, extending through the theatre, cafeteria walls, and multi-level columns. Inspired by the rhythmic contrast of piano keys, the design team crafted a crisp white interior with black accents—an elegant tribute to the legacy of legendary musician and Washington D.C. native, Edward Kennedy ‘Duke’ Ellington.
