A distinctive, modern design for a new aviation museum

Built using architectural concrete, the 4,500m² building houses exhibition spaces, a cinema and a conference room in two of its wings. The third contains a library, cafeteria and museum offices. Arup worked from the pre-preparation stages through to supervising aspects of construction, helping to enable this architectural vision.

Arup’s work included analysis and development of the competition concept and design, preparing building permit documentation and supervising aspects of the construction. Our structural, mechanical, electrical and public health (SMEP) expertise enabled the architectural vision to be fully reflected in the building's final shape. 

The final project was nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award 2011 in the field of modern architecture. The vision for the structure was inspired by aeronautical themes as well as the history of the site – previously the Rakowice-Czyzny airport. In 2012, the project was awarded the Cemex Building Award as the world’s best public building made of architectural concrete.