iFLY
INTERNATIONAL
V i s i o n i n g B r a n d s E x p e r i e n c e s
Creating a visually dynamic building envelope.
iFLY
INTERNATIONAL
V i s i o n i n g B r a n d s E x p e r i e n c e s
Delivering the dream of flight to everyone.
iFLY
INTERNATIONAL
V i s i o n i n g B r a n d s E x p e r i e n c e s
A neighborhood icon, reflective of the vitality of the community.
iFLY
INTERNATIONAL
C I T Y . L O C A T I O N
The design intent for the new Ifly building is to create an engaging, distinctive architectural expression that communicates beauty and exhilaration of the dream of flying to visitors and passers-by alike.
A cool, nuanced color palette combined with soft, curved lines and
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interesting building geometry will serve to create an iconic, compel-
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ling architectural presentation. At the pedestrian level, vivid con-
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trasting coloration along with playful environmental graphics create
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a strong, highly detailed invitation to visitors. Two primary challenges associated with the Ifly building design served to influence the architectural expression of the building. First, given that the flight experience within the building is depen-
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dent on theatrical, controlled lighting within the flight chamber,
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exterior glazing was kept to a minimum. In response to the diminished amount of glazing, the surface of the building was articulated . with curved lines, strong environmental graphics and a rich, six color finish palette. The result is a visually dynamic building envelope. Also, the significant mechanical superstructure required to accomplish the wind velocities necessary for the flight attraction necessitated an architectural strategy for accommodating the scale and geometry of the machine. The final geometry of the building utilizes the shape of the mechanical system to create a unique, iconic
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silhouette for the building as well as a staging point for distant-read environmental graphics. When viewed from afar, the design of the facility will become a
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neighborhood icon, reflective of the vitality of the community. When
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experienced up-close, the interesting building geometry coupled with its softly curved lines and sophisticated color palette will create a strong invitation to visitors and contribute to an exciting, human-scaled addition to the local neighborhood fabric.
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