Article source: ONL [Oosterhuis_Lénárd]

The Challenge

The ambition of the initiators of the Space Xperience Curacao [SXC] is to create a Caribbean touristic attractor, hosting the operator for Galactic Travels, and linking to international scientific space research. The SXC building will be built as a spaceship, applying maritime and aviation techniques to the building body. The SXC will be an inspiring venue both for the international scientific community, the future astronauts, and for the tourists who leave the SXC with a memorable experience.

Space Xperience Curacao exterior

• Architects: ONL [Oosterhuis_Lénárd]
• Project: Space Xperience Curacao (SXC)
• Location: Hato Airport Curacao
• Design team:    Kas Oosterhuis, Ilona Lénárd, Marthijn Pool, Martin Henriksen, Yvonne Beying, Christian Tschersich, Chris Kievid
• Year of  design completion: December 2008
• Client: Space Xperience Curacao initiators: Ben Droste , Harry van Hulten; XCOR Aerospace: Developer and owner of the LYNX-spacecraft
• Gross floor area: 9490 m2
• Main materials: Euramax, solar cells, glass, coral rocks
• Context: Spaceport located next to the airport in curacao
• Setting: Airport

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