Rosslyn Station Entry

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Rosslyn Station Entry

Arlington VA, United States

KGP designed the new all-elevator entrance for Rosslyn Station, which stands at the heart of a vibrant development area featuring the tallest buildings in the D.C. region. This entrance anchors Rosslyn’s central plaza, framed by a residential and office tower that defines the space. The plaza will be a lively public area, lined with restaurants, active storefronts, and entrances to the towers.
The Metro entrance features three high-speed elevators descending approximately 110 feet from the plaza to a new mezzanine level. This mezzanine is carved from bedrock, creating a natural vault lined with precast concrete panels for a striking and durable finish.

The mezzanine space is carved out of rock, creating a natural vault lined with precast concrete panels. The interior finish is similar to the precast in the Red Line stations north of Dupont Circle, with inset acoustic panels and indirect lighting integrated with the horizontal ribs. Protected by large fire doors, the new passage connects to the existing escalator passageway. These doors close in an emergency, allowing the mezzanine to act as an area of refuge. A new emergency stair tower flanks the elevators connecting to the street level through an emergency hatch. Below the mezzanine, new service rooms supply fresh air and air-conditioning to the mezzanine.

A glass enclosure surrounds the three elevators and vent shafts at the surface. Although separated by glass, the elevators and vents appear translucent, with vision glass surrounding the elevator cabs for safety. Blue stone in a pattern similar to the plaza's design encloses the vent on the south side of the elevators. The enclosure is up-lit with LED fixtures in the base surrounding the structure. A glass canopy protects patrons from the weather while waiting.