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The eight monumental columns are based on the "New Technology Triangle" that is a major part of the Silver Line transportation corridor. The symbolic triangle, representative of the connection of government, industry, and consumer, becomes a dramatic iconic marker.

Poetry by eight Virginia poets are cut out in bands around each column base to highlight both a pedestrian and vehicular experience.

Mystery of Woodland mushrooms - Dan Stryk ©2011
Death transmute me please - David Huddle ©2011
Up from tumbling creek - Felicia Mitchell ©2011
Summer morning - Henry Hart ©2011
The straight ship-wakes - Jeff Mann ©2011
I dream a bean - Jim Minick ©2011
Seed - Sharron Singleton ©2011
Utterly - Vivian Teter © 2011

The sculptural columns create a dynamic connection to the station.

David B. Dahlquist is a nationally recognized public artist and teacher. His commissions for private, public, and institutional clients range from tile work and sculpture to major architectural installations. Dahlquist earned a bachelor's degree in art from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with honors. He then earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in Alfred, New York.

The artwork was commissioned by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority as part of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.