GLMV designed this high-bay, column-free roof structure to provide a work space for aircraft. This two-bay, 21,528-square-foot hangar provides a facility for the washing and de-painting of V-22 Osprey, HC-53K King Stallion, and H-1 Huey helicopters. Two dirty high bays are dedicated to aircraft paint preparation. Support spaces include HazMat storage space, non-hazardous material storage, locker rooms, administrative areas, and equipment storage areas.
The wet bay provided space where aircraft are washed with high pressure. Contaminants are collected in a closed filtration system that cleans the water for reuse. All make-up water for washing lost through evaporation is provided by a rain water collection system. No potable water is used, and no wash water enters the base sewer systems.
The dry bay provides space for the Plastic Media Blast (PMB) function, where paint is blasted off of aircraft skin using plastic beads. The paint and beads are collected and separated where the plastic beads are stored for reuse and the paint is collected for disposal.
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What began with the expertise of a single aviation architect has grown into a full-service team serving the leading designer and manufacturer of light and midsize business jets, utility turboprops, and single-engine aircraft. Working together for over 25 years, we’ve designed facilities ranging from administration to high-tech testing facilities for this homegrown, internationally reaching company.
We have a long and established history serving the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, from housing B1-Bs to fueling KC135s to repairing C-130Js. Our federal studio is full of senior team members, and with representatives at all of our locations, we’ve had the honor of designing these facilities throughout the country for decades.
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