Bryan Construction announced the grand opening of the Madera Cyber Innovation Center, a trailblazing facility that represents a significant advancement in cybersecurity training for cadets at the United States Air Force Academy. The formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, scheduled for April 25, will mark the unveiling of this iconic building.
Located in the historically registered cadet area, the Madera Cyber Innovation Center encompasses 48,800 square feet across four stories. This state-of-the-art facility, built by Bryan Construction, will be home to Air Force CyberWorx, the Department of Computer and Cyber Science, and the Institute of Future Conflict. It provides essential laboratory and workspace environments for cadets engaged in critical disciplines, including cyber engineering, cyber law and cybersecurity forensics.
“Bryan Construction is honored to participate in a project of this significance,” said Brian Hogan, vice president of Bryan Construction. “We are proud to contribute to an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration for the future leaders of our military.”
Construction craftsmanship includes an extensive communication and technology infrastructure, with 29 miles of cabling integrated throughout. Additionally, the facility meets the rigorous UFC 4-023-03 standards for progressive collapse resistance, ensuring a secure environment for all students and staff.
The facility, designed by architecture firm Clark Nexsen, boasts a unique structural glass wall system and a free-floating, self-supporting curvilinear staircase crafted with 3 ½ months of precise work on cast-in-place concrete.
Throughout the project, Bryan Construction ensured that the custom finishes blended seamlessly with the historical aesthetics of the cadet area, employing Italian glass tile, custom granite and terrazzo. The interior design maximizes functionality through the use of raised access flooring, intelligent lighting and advanced environmental control systems.
“Working in concert with Bryan Construction and the rest of our partners allowed our project team to deliver a state-of-the-art building that will impact the Air Force Academy, future Air and Space Force officers and our armed forces for generations to come,” said Jennifer Heintz, AIA, LEED AP, Clark Nexsen principal and senior project architect. “We are delighted that the project provided the opportunity to continue our collaboration with Bryan, whose vision, innovation and quality of work raises the bar for what a partner can and should be.”
