Purdue University- Hypersonics & Applied Research Building

American Structurepoint’s architects led the design of this new $41-million research building for Purdue University. The 65,000-sft Hypersonic Applied Research Facility (HARF) will house two cutting-edge wind tunnels, enhancing Purdue’s world-leading capabilities in hypersonics evaluation and testing. The facility will contain the world’s only Mach 8 quiet wind tunnel as well as a hypersonic pulse (HYPULSE) shock tunnel. The tunnels recreate spacecraft re-entry and missile flight through the atmosphere, and replicate unique engine conditions for high-speed propulsion. The new facility will be located in Purdue’s Aerospace District.