Split Flap Display in Washington, DC

An Airport-Inspired Welcome for a Luxury Apartment Lobby

TS Display supplied a custom 72-module split flap display for Aviator House, a luxury residential community in Washington, DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Installed behind the concierge desk, the display pairs black flaps and white characters with a custom airplane symbol. Its mechanical movement and familiar flipping sound bring the character of a classic airport departure board into a residential setting shaped by aviation history.

Black split flap display behind a reception desk showing “Welcome to Aviator House” with an airplane icon. — **Wall-mounted split flap display welcoming visitors to Aviator House.**

Project Information

Project: Aviator House
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Application: Residential Lobby / Reception Signage
Display Type: Mechanical Split Flap Display
Installed: 2026

Split Flap Specs

Module Size: 20 × 15 cm (H × W)
Layout: 6 Rows × 12 Columns
Active Display Size: 120 × 180 cm / Approx. 47.2 × 70.9 in
Display Content: Welcome Messages / Property Branding / Custom Symbols
Control: TS Display Software
Installation: Wall-Mounted Behind the Concierge Desk

A Building with Aviation Heritage

Aviator House occupies the former headquarters of the Air Line Pilots Association at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Reimagined as 157 residences, the building retains its modernist character while introducing interiors inspired by the golden age of aviation.

This history gives the split flap display a clear connection to its surroundings. The airport-inspired lettering, physical flipping action and airplane symbol carry the building’s aviation identity into the welcome experience.

From 45 to 72 Modules

The project originally called for 45 modules in a 5-row × 9-column layout. After production was completed and the display had been dispatched to the shipping depot, the customer decided to expand the installation.

TS Display coordinated the return of the shipment, produced 27 additional modules and adapted the system to a 6-row × 12-column configuration.

Using 20 × 15 cm modules, the expanded layout increased the active display area from 100 × 135 cm to 120 × 180 cm. The additional row and three extra columns provided more room for welcome messages, property names and custom symbols.

The completed 72-module system was then delivered for installation at Aviator House.

Black split flap display showing BOZZUTO, a smiley face and four airplane symbols behind the blue concierge desk at Aviator House.

A Mechanical Welcome, Built into the Interior

Positioned directly behind the concierge desk, the finished display forms a focal point within the reception area.

Messages such as “WELCOME TO AVIATOR HOUSE” and “BOZZUTO” appear in white characters against a black background. The custom airplane symbol adds a visual reference to the property’s identity, while each change of message brings movement and sound to the lobby.

The installation shows how a split flap display can become part of an interior’s design language, combining practical messaging with a physical connection to the story of a place.

Create a Welcome of Your Own

TS Display creates custom split flap displays for residential lobbies, hotel receptions, office entrances and other architectural spaces.

Choose a module size, layout and flap design to suit your interior, with dedicated software to manage your display content.

Black 5-row by 9-column split flap display with pink flaps and white letters spelling TS DISPLAY, shown at an angle against a gray background.

Black 5-row by 9-column split flap display with blue flaps and white letters spelling TS DISPLAY, shown at an angle against a gray background.

Black 5-row by 9-column split flap display with green flaps and white letters spelling TS DISPLAY, shown at an angle against a gray background.

Black 5-row by 9-column split flap display with yellow flaps and white letters spelling TS DISPLAY, shown at an angle against a gray background.

Black 5-row by 9-column split flap display with lavender flaps and white letters spelling TS DISPLAY, shown at an angle against a gray background.

Black 5-row by 9-column split flap display with orange flaps and white letters spelling TS DISPLAY, shown at an angle against a gray background.

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