Building 299
Designed as a hub for innovation, Building 299 spans four levels, including a below-grade crawl space, creating a highly adaptable facility for its diverse team of researchers. The heart of the facility features assembly bays, an environmental testing area, and supporting labs and cleanrooms. These spaces are complemented by control and conference rooms strategically placed to provide an overview of the spacecraft integration areas, fostering a collaborative environment.
In this environmental testing hub, the seemingly abstract world of high-tech equipment becomes real. Building 299 is equipped with a thermal vacuum (TVAC) chamber, a 150-decibel acoustic chamber, a 25,000-pound-force shaker table, and two walk-in thermal test chambers. The highlight? A Class 100,000 main integration area, complete with an overhead bridge crane and flanked by Class 10,000, Class 1,000, and Class 100 clean rooms.
Imagine a scenario where the vibrations of a rocket launch are replicated on a shaker table or where the extreme cold of outer space is simulated in our thermal test chambers. In this space, challenging scientific concepts are transformed into practical, awe-inspiring realities, impacting everything from space exploration to everyday technologies.
Given the client’s sensitive data and equipment handling, the team meticulously optimized compartmentalization and streamlined the flow of raw materials and components. This strategic planning emphasizes the client’s commitment to precision and security in their pioneering space endeavors.
“To really understand the core of space research, focused planning sessions were instrumental in aligning our design with the client's vision.”Lauren Alexander, AIA, RID, LEED AP BD+CPrincipal, Project Director
“Studying and understanding how researchers, engineers, and technicians interact with and use the facility ensures that SWRI can continue its legacy of creating satellites that push the boundaries of human knowledge about our universe.”Peter Hoffmann, AIA, LEED APPrincipal, Design Director
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