When thoughtful design and carefully selected materials come together, even functional workplace elements can become an important part of the overall architectural experience.
That’s exactly what we saw in Kinsale Capital Group’s expanded corporate campus in Richmond, Virginia, where Dreamwalls glass helps bring both color and functionality to the interior environment.
For this project, Dreamwalls supplied blue backpainted glass along with white glass markerboards, providing a combination of sophisticated visual impact and everyday workplace functionality.
One of the most distinctive applications is the deep blue backpainted glass featured prominently within the building. The rich, glossy surface creates a dramatic architectural focal point while complementing the clean lines and contemporary material palette throughout the workplace.
Backpainted glass is particularly effective in spaces like this because it can introduce a saturated, consistent color without the visual texture or maintenance considerations associated with painted wall surfaces. Its reflective quality also interacts naturally with the surrounding light, giving the blue finish added depth and dimension.
For designers looking to incorporate a strong color into a commercial interior, backpainted glass offers an opportunity to make that color feel intentional, refined, and architectural.
The project also incorporates white glass markerboards, demonstrating another way glass can contribute to the workplace beyond aesthetics.
Glass markerboards provide a clean, modern writing surface for conference rooms, collaboration areas, training spaces, and other environments where teams need to capture ideas and information. The smooth glass surface is easy to maintain and provides a crisp backdrop for everything from brainstorming sessions to presentations.
Using glass markerboards alongside decorative backpainted glass creates a cohesive material language throughout the workplace, combining visual appeal with practical functionality.
The Kinsale campus is designed around connection, collaboration, and access to natural light. Glass plays an important role in supporting that experience, whether it’s being used as a bold decorative surface or as a functional writing and communication tool.
We especially appreciate seeing our glass products become part of a larger design vision. The blue backpainted glass adds a memorable visual element to the interior, while the white glass markerboards support the day-to-day activities of the people who use the space.
It’s a great example of how specifying the right glass product can contribute to both the look and performance of a workplace.
Dreamwalls was proud to be part of the team behind this project, supplying the blue backpainted glass and white glass markerboards.
A special thank-you goes to Modern Door for bringing the specified glass products into the finished spaces.
We’re also pleased to see the project recognized with a 2026 Real Estate Award for Large Scale Office Renovation from the Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate.
Projects like this are a great reminder that glass doesn’t have to be simply transparent. With backpainting, color, and functional glass surfaces, it can become an integral part of the design story.
