Construct an 18,000 s.f. structure with the main body of the building as storage for airport snow removal equipment. The secondary portion includes related offices, support functions and mechanical space.
Provide efficient functional space to maneuver, park and maintain expensive equipment.
Provide a durable, economical structure for long-term use.
Maximize volume.
Site the building along the taxiway for quick access to the East runway.
Consider future building growth.
Architectural Concept:
Use standard, economical building systems that transform into memorable building forms.
Create a building form with materials and color that relates to the concept of flight. The soaring wedge form, reflective “fuselage” materials and the caution yellow color relate to place, function and use.
Create additional outdoor, underroof space for equipment parking using the 25’ cantilevered roof.
Use asphalt paving as a “temporary” inexpensive building expansion pad.
“Celebrate” the common industrial requirements of function; caution yellow color relates to equipment practicality and accent, monumental bollards (6’H and 20’H) provide wall protection, corrugated metal panels reflect sun and heat, translucent white fiberglass wall panels provide light diffusion, and monumental overhead doors act as art panels.
