PROJECT  Port Canaveral Exploration Tower

LOCATION  Cape Canaveral, , 

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  10/1/2013

ARCHITECT  GWWO, Inc./Architects

ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT  

OWNER/CLIENT  Canaveral Port Authority

CONTRACTOR  Skanska USA Building

PHOTOGRAPHER  Robert Creamer / Bill Crawford / GWWO, Inc./Architects

DESIGN TEAM  Alan Reed, FAIA, LEED AP, Terry Squyres, AIA, LEED AP, John Gregg, AIA, LEED AP, Al Ip, Susan Conway, Ryan Jordan, AIA, LEED AP, Kate Masciocchi, Bill Melluish, AIA, LEED AP, Amanda Palasik, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Monica Pascatore, LEED AP, Patrick Fava

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

The iconic new 20,000-SF Port Canaveral Exploration Tower expresses the common characteristics—transience, function and imagery—of Brevard County’s many stories: cruising, the space coast, the military, nature, and beaches. The building’s dynamic form and features—sun louvers, exposed structure and iridescent skin—contribute to a constant sense of movement as the sun plays across the structure, meet functional needs, and evoke imagery of the Port and County. A rocket ready to launch, a surfboard in the sand, a ship’s hull, a rocket contrail, all can be seen in the structure’s striking presence. The facility orients visitors to the port and stands as a symbol for the region. The exterior design welcomes and embraces visitors, offering ever-changing views from various vantage points. Interior exhibits feature the latest technology, taking visitors on a journey through the area’s history and giving them a greater perspective.

IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS

IMAGE 1  PortCanaveralExplorationTower_high rest ext / View from the Northeast / Robert Creamer Photography

IMAGE 2  PortCanaveralExplorationTower_high rest int / Lobby / Robert Creamer Photography

IMAGE 3  PortCanaveralExplorationTower_View from East / View from the East / Robert Creamer Photography

IMAGE 4  PortCanaveralExplorationTower_View from North / View from the Northwest / Robert Creamer Photography

IMAGE 5  PortCanaveralExplorationTower_View from South / View from the South / GWWO, Inc./Architects

IMAGE 6  PortCanaveralExplorationTower_Theater / Theater / Robert Creamer Photography

IMAGE 7  PortCanaveralExplorationTower_Second Floor Lobby / Second Floor Lobby / Robert Creamer Photography

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