iFly Gen8

Location:

Brisbane, AU

Minneapolis, MN

Salt Lake City, UT

Year: 2017

Size: 5,175 SF

iFly provides clients with an indoor skydiving experience and extreme sport. 

Gen8, referring to the wind tunnel generation, consists of a single story building with retail space, wind tunnel, and observation areas. Mechanical design and engineering is very important in this project due to the building itself being a giant wind tunnel which helps people "fly". 

iFly Gen9

Location: Prototype

Year: 2018

Size: 13,200 SF

Gen9 consisted of a newer model wind tunnel and building design. This project went through construction documents of a prototype for the new building design which included three alternate options for exterior facade design. 

It is a two story building with the first level providing entry for the public and is the location of the employee break room. The center section of the building functions as a large duct for the vertical wind tunnel air flow path. 

The second level is dedicated to indoor skydiving and free fall simulator activities, merchandising, and various support functions.