Military Projects
Squadron Operations and Simulator Facility - Otis Air Force Base
Owner: Massachusetts Air National Guard
Location: Natick, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Air National Guard wanted a distinctive facility to house its base of operations for flying crews, as well as an F-15 flight simulator for its units stationed at Otis Air Force Base. Since this building was the first in a proposed rebuilding of this part of the base, the Guard wanted to establish a standard of quality for the aesthetics of future buildings. The solution provided a highly functional building that presents itself with a unique character while still maintaining the design objective of providing an energy-efficient, durable, low-maintenance, and economical building.
Project Features:
- 22,000-square-foot Squadron Operations and Simulator Facility
- 35-foot-high simulator room with tempest shielding in the walls
- Large briefing room
- Command post and supporting rooms
- Flight planning room with glass wall for view of the aircraft parking and flight line
- Computerized flight simulator for F-15s