Solidus recently completed a superb new branch in Oxford, CT that is commanding a lot of attention. The ground up construction of a branch of Newtown Savings Bank was part of the larger, self-contained Quarry Walk building project that included stores and other amenities, including 150 condominiums.
![Solidus designs branches for community banks and credit unions across the New England region.](http://blog.gosolidus.com/wp-content/uploads/4-images-oxford.jpg)
Some views of the curved branded wall and dialogue tower in the Oxford branch of Newtown Savings Bank.
We designed this branch with much emphasis on front and back visibility; curving graphic glass walls, interior lighting, branding, and soffit work truly differentiate the branch and the whole ensemble is visible from the exterior to passing traffic.
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The stylish undulating wall featured local images and slogans.
In addition to the serpentine interactive branded wall, there are two dialogue towers with cash recyclers, and a drive-thru with a drive-up ATM on the outside lane. The branch has five full-time employees.
![We built a linear branch that reflects the contemporary face of the modern bank branch.](http://blog.gosolidus.com/wp-content/uploads/2-images-oxford.jpg)
A view of the branch exterior, showing the linear shape. Below, a community-themed graphic from the curved wall.
Built on the site of a former quarry (hence the larger development’s name), stone from the quarry was used on both the interior and exterior.
![The bank branch of the future is already here, and it's in Oxford, Connecticut.](http://blog.gosolidus.com/wp-content/uploads/images_oxford_blog.jpg)
Branch visitors enter through the glass wall, there’s a beverage center, and several interior offices.
The most striking detail though, is the after-hours branded feature, designed to be visible to all traffic passing the branch, and broadcast a modern, attractive, engaged voice to all who see it.