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Restoring the iconic Hangar 1 at Moffett Federal Airfield with Planetary Ventures, a subsidiary of Google

This major rehabilitation project preserves a historic piece of aviation history, allowing it to exist for generations to come.

Key information

Client Planetary Ventures, a subsidardy of Google

Location United States

Project type Real estate

Services Cost and commercial management, Procurement and supply chain

Project timeline 2014 - 2025

Image courtesy: ©Sam Burbank

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Josh Hope

Associate Director

project overview

How do you balance preservation and innovation in a historic renovation project?

Hangar 1 at Moffett Federal Airfield has an eight-acre footprint. Rising nearly 200 feet high, the building required a complete structural restoration. The project set out to safely remove hazardous materials and install a facade that replicated the original design, as well as adding modern improvements like a new ventilation system and bird safety features.

project story

Delivering and schedule certainty

We provided comprehensive project controls and management services to support this project. In partnership with CBRE, our team managed all commercial aspects of the programme, from budget oversight and forecasting to risk mitigation and procurement. We approached the restoration with an owner's mindset to navigate the complex historic preservation.

Our disciplined approach helped mitigate commercial risks and manage complex change orders. We kept the project on track for its scheduled completion in December 2025.

Protecting the environment and supporting the community

The restoration of Hangar 1 supported the environment and community. By removing legacy toxic materials across the site, the project helped protect the San Francisco Bay ecosystem. It also preserves a cultural landmark that has been present in the Silicon Valley skyline since the 1930s.

This effort ensures that a historic structure will continue to benefit the community for decades to come.

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Protecting the environment and supporting the community

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