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03.30.2023

News: Hexcel Center of Research & Technology Excellence

Composite materials manufacturer, Hexcel Corporation, recently opened its largest center for innovation and product development in North America, the Center of Research & Technology Excellence. The 100,000-square-foot facility was designed by Architectural Nexus and is located in West Valley City, Utah. The purpose of the facility is to promote research and development of advanced composite technology for aerospace, space and defense, and industrial applications.

During facility tours last week, customers saw new state-of-the-art equipment in various laboratories and learned about the sustainable aspects of the architectural design, including the use of safe building materials, native and waterwise landscape, onsite stormwater management and maximized daylighting to reduce energy demands.

Project Architect, Sean Bennet says the design is a weave of naturally inspired contrast with warmth, reflection and translucency. “I especially like that when you are inside of the building, the large windows frame the surrounding scenery like beautiful portraits.”