The 30,400 sq. ft. addition to the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh was proudly on display last week at AirVenture, the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. EAA invested in the $6.2 million expansion to bring year-round aviation education and training to current and future aviators. Ghidorzi had the pleasure of serving as architect, general contractor and interior designer for this project under our design build construction model. The project was delivered on schedule 14 months after groundbreaking. Highlights include a Pilot Proficiency Center, hands-on Youth Education Center and banquet and conferencing space. Each area is designed to achieve an engaging learning environment with optimal flexibility to adapt as the industry of aviation evolves into the future. Material selection for the addition’s exterior sets the tone for innovation with a modern aesthetic that establishes a focus on the future of aviation. A seamless transition from the existing building to the new addition is achieved with tapered aluminum and zinc panels and a glass curtain wall that spans both stories of the building.