Like the caterpillar that appears f...

Like the caterpillar that appears from the cocoon as a butterfly the Commonwealth Tower in Arlington, Va., has undergone a similar metamorphosis. Gone is the dark brown brick facade with chevron-shaped projections and narrow window openings. In its lace are light gray and white precast panels with extensive glazed areas. A of the present day two-story lobby, one floor below its original location, reorients the building to a different road Rounding out the $24.7 million renovation is the installation of three recent floors, which provide an additional 66000 square feet of space.

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