Overview
The intent of this project was the adaptive re-use of the historic V-47 Hangar for a combination of office and maintenance bay space, utilizing the Design-Build process at the Naval Base Norfolk. AAR was brought into this project by Coakley Williams Construction, Inc., tasked with troubleshooting a significant project challenge: a metal wall panel system that created the entire outer skin of the structural steel building. Located on a point of the base, the original steel construction had been subjected to continuous salt spray for well over 70 years. The original stamped steel panels were in various states of decay, some missing entirely, with others rusted through or torqued, as the building canted against heavy winds. Also of concern were several hundred historic steel windows, comprised of diamond wire-glass, which had been painted over. All materials for this project were to be compliant with the Buy America Act.
AAR custom fabricated new stamped steel panels and restored those existing that could be salvaged. All surfaces were prepared and coated to extend the life of the panels and the final finish coatings. Methodology was designed to pull the steel structure of the building back into plumb, allowing for the interlocking panel system to function as designed, as well as, for interior fit-out to be completed. All steel windows were restored, with replicated glass located and installed. All windows were re-glazed and fitted with custom storm window panels, allowing for greater energy efficiency within the finished workspace. Large rolling doors were restored in the hangar bay space.
Photo Documentation
The intent of this project was the adaptive re-use of the historic V-47 Hangar for a combination of office and maintenance bay space, utilizing the Design-Build process at the Naval Base Norfolk. AAR was brought into this project by Coakley Williams Construction, Inc., tasked with troubleshooting a significant project challenge: a metal wall panel system that created the entire outer skin of the structural steel building. Located on a point of the base, the original steel construction had been subjected to continuous salt spray for well over 70 years. The original stamped steel panels were in various states of decay, some missing entirely, with others rusted through or torqued, as the building canted against heavy winds. Also of concern were several hundred historic steel windows, comprised of diamond wire-glass, which had been painted over. All materials for this project were to be compliant with the Buy America Act.
AAR custom fabricated new stamped steel panels and restored those existing that could be salvaged. All surfaces were prepared and coated to extend the life of the panels and the final finish coatings. Methodology was designed to pull the steel structure of the building back into plumb, allowing for the interlocking panel system to function as designed, as well as, for interior fit-out to be completed. All steel windows were restored, with replicated glass located and installed. All windows were re-glazed and fitted with custom storm window panels, allowing for greater energy efficiency within the finished workspace. Large rolling doors were restored in the hangar bay space.
Photo Documentation
