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kevNEX Manufacturing

2023

The kevNEX Pilot Research and Manufacturing Facility embodies visionary architectural concepts, blending industrial functionality with innovative design. The facility serves as a space to house the research and development of the next generation of high-performance ballistic materials beyond kevlar. Its striking exterior, with concrete, metallic assemblies, and extensive glazing represents a new era in industrial architecture. A central atrium serves as the building’s focal point, showcasing connectivity and the facility’s commitment to innovation and sustainability through photovoltaics, rainwater collection, thermal massing, and a perforated exoskeleton. The interior program includes spaces for in-house manufacturing, research, and testing processes. 

Location:   Alfred, NY

Size:           27,500 sf

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