Markel Building, Richmond Virginia

Markel Corporation Headquarters Building, Richmond, Virginia, Haig Jamgochian, architect (1962)

According to the County of Henrico historical plaque, “The aluminum clad conical structure was inspired by a baked potato wrapped in foil served to Jamgochian while attending an American Institute of Architects dinner. Each floor consists of a single piece of 555-foot aluminum. They are the longest unbroken pieces of aluminum ever used as siding material. Jamgochian personally sledge-hammered crinkles into the 3rd floor siding before contractersfinished the job on the other two floor in 1965.”