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What We Build

From table-top pieces to floor-to-ceiling statements.

Complex patterns, deep carvings and exact replication of logos, fonts and artwork — cut on our CNC routers and finished by hand.

01 Giant Logos & Lettering

Your brand, at architectural scale.

Dimensional letters and logos cut to the exact proportions of your brand files — so the mark on stage matches the mark on your website, down to the curve of each letter.

  • Freestanding, wall-mounted or suspended
  • Painted, vinyl-faced or backlit
  • Built in sections for transport and fast install
Capital One 8 ft dimensional logo Dimensional ENGAGE letters Custom CNC-cut letter set
02 Specialty Signage

Signs with depth and presence.

Layered, carved and illuminated signage for lobbies, offices, events and themed spaces — designed to be seen first and remembered longest.

  • Lobby and office signage
  • Event and wayfinding signs
  • Themed and retro signage
Dimensional company sign Retro 50s diner sign 50s diner themed event signage
03 Carved Plexiglass Displays

Acrylic that glows from within.

Engraved, edge-lit and backlit acrylic pieces that catch light and draw the eye — from award-style table-top displays to full illuminated walls and towers.

  • Engraved logos and patterns
  • Edge-lit and LED-backlit panels
  • Acrylic towers, risers and containers
CNC-cut acrylic display Detail of CNC acrylic cutting Custom acrylic hologram containers
04 Custom Kiosks & Business Sets

Kiosks, podiums & branded sets.

Freestanding kiosks, speaker podiums, columns and business sets built around your brand — engineered to travel, assemble quickly and look sharp on camera.

  • Registration and display kiosks
  • Branded podiums and lecterns
  • Columns, sets and interview backdrops
Branded business set Business set with custom columns Detail of custom column set
05 Stage Sets, Backdrops & Arches

Stages that set the mood.

General session stages, keynote backdrops and entry arches for corporate, government and broadcast events — built with our sister company DC Scenics.

  • Keynote and plenary stage sets
  • Multi-screen and broadcast sets
  • Entry arches and photo backdrops
Multi-screen stage set Keynote stage set Stage with upright banners
06 Replicas & Themed Environments

Create environments, moods and moments.

Capital-city monument replicas, retro diners, candy-land entrances and time-capsule installs — themed builds that turn a ballroom into somewhere else entirely.

  • Washington, DC monument replicas
  • Retro and pop-culture themed sets
  • Photo moments and entrance features
Lincoln Memorial replica Nostalgia diner themed set Candy Land themed entrance
07 Industrial Machining

Precision parts, prototype to production.

Beyond events, our CNC routers cut technical components, templates, fixtures and short production runs — with the same accuracy we bring to every show piece.

  • Rapid prototyping
  • Templates, jigs and fixtures
  • Short-run production cutting
CNC machining in the Capitol CNC shop Fabrication work in progress CNC-cut components
Materials & Finishes

The right material for every build.

Not sure what your piece should be made of? Tell us where it's going and how long it needs to last — we'll recommend the material and finish.

MDF & PlywoodPaint-grade lettering, sets, kiosks and structural pieces.
Acrylic / PlexiglassClear, colored and frosted — engraved, edge-lit or backlit.
Foam (EPS / HDU)Lightweight carved letters, sculpted shapes and replicas.
PVC & SintraDurable, weather-resistant signage and dimensional faces.
Aluminum CompositeRigid, clean-edged panels for signs and displays.
FinishesPaint, vinyl, metallic and LED lighting — applied in-house.
Table-topAwards, desk signs, centerpieces
Room-scaleKiosks, podiums, entry arches
Floor-to-ceilingStage sets, logos, feature walls