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The Advanced Laser Facility (ALF) at Albuquerque’s Kirtland AFB houses research and development laboratories for airborne and ground-based chemical and electrical lasers, in addition to training, administrative, and communications areas.
The 2 story building has unobstructed views of the Sandia Mountains to the east and is finished in split faced concrete block and high performance blue-tinted glazing. A vaulted metal roof punctuates the entry. Laboratories are comprised of electrical labs with class 10,000 clan room design, and wet chemical labs supported by two large vacuum systems. The labs have access to wet chemical and gas piping systems supplied from an overhead interstitial service corridor.

LOCATION: Kirtland AFB: Albuquerque, New Mexico
CLIENT: United States Air Force
DATE OF COMPLETION: 2001
SIZE: 32,000 s.f.
FEATURES: Research & testing laboratory, high security computer/communications center, offices and classrooms.

         
 

 

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