Aero Center in Mošnov

We had accepted a commission for a new administrative building adjacent to the international airport Mošnov, including an indoor training hall for helicopter pilots. The administrative building houses the offices and various associated activities such as testing laboratories and comprehensive support services for the complex aerospace activities. Should the Company expand in future, there is potential for extensions that could include accommodation, coffee shops and other facilities. It consists of two blocks, a dark and heavy quadrant that accommodates flight training equipment, contrasting with the much lighter, elevated oblong administrative section that appears to float above ground, an apt metaphor for the airport context and aviation in general. The fully glazed ground floor and the entrance lobby contribute to the building’s light and airy appearance. The location and function of the site is also reflected in its construction, which is of slim steel beams and lightweight metal-faced insulating sandwich panels. The administrative part is further enhanced by a shimmering coat of expanded metal mesh that unites the whole building and provides a cooling shade during the sunny months.