10_GOVERNMENT

The minimalist design and its isolative location of the facility speak to the landscape of the China Lake Propulsion Laboratory and the strict discipline of explosives safety.

As a design-build project, early collaboration between the Contractor, Architect, Engineers, and Client was imperative to ensure the facility will function properly and within the safety requirements for explosives maintenance and storage. Special requirements incorporated into the design include a light-weight roof system to prevent heavy objects from falling in the event of an explosion, a high structural framing system to accommodate Navy Crane systems, and an elaborate grounding system to prevent any static electricity build-up within the facility. BACK »