In 2022, Southwest Metalsmiths began fabrications and installations of 21 custom bus shelters for Washington Metro Transit Authority, which were manufactured using 304 stainless steel. Each shelter features 4″ round schedule 80 stainless steel pipes bent to a 1′-3″ radius for primary structural support. The vertical framing consists of 3″ round Schedule 80 stainless steel pipes designed to hold 9/16″ clear tempered laminated glass panels. The sloped rooftop is framed with custom extruded aluminum mullions that secure 9/16″ thick clear tempered frit patterned laminate glass. This project showcases our expertise in custom stainless-steel fabrication and complex glass integration.
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro
Architect: Office of Capital Project Delivery
Design Architect: Tiffany Lockart
Contractors: W.M. Schlosser, ADP Consultants Inc., Potomac Construction Co. Inc.