ZGF Architects Nears Completion of Los Angeles Air and Space Center Housing Space Shuttle Endeavour | ArchDaily

Save this picture!Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center by ZGF Architects, 2026. Image © Mike KelleyWritten by Antonia PiñeiroPublished on April 17, 2026 Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1040750/zgf-architects-nears-completion-of-los-angeles-air-and-space-center-housing-space-shuttle-endeavour Clipboard "COPY" CopyThe California Science Center is a dynamic destination where visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of science through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs, and large-format films. The Center and IMAX Theater are located in the historic Los Angeles Exposition Park, where an expansion has been under construction since June 2022. The new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, designed by ZGF Architects, is a 200,000-square-foot addition that will nearly double the Science Center's educational exhibit space. The building was completed on April 13, 2026. Its centerpiece is the retired NASA spacecraft Space Shuttle Endeavour, used for missions from 1992 until its 25th and final mission in 2011.+ 1 Save this picture!Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center by ZGF Architects. Image © Mike KelleyIn contrast to the brick cladding of the existing building, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center's design is inspired by the aerodynamic geometry of NASA spacecraft. The shuttle now stands within the new building, wrapped in a 2,000-ton tower, while the lower portion features two tiers of textured metal that cantilever ...