AIRSIDE HISTORIC HANGAROpa Locka, FloridaOwner: AA Acquisitions, LLCCompletion Date: 2011Cost of Construction: $5.1 MProject type: Historic Renovation2011 Florida Trust for historic preservation Outstanding achievement in the field of Restoration/Rehabilitation Award2011 Dade Heritage TrustPreservation AwardBuilt in 1941 for the U.S. Navy Hangar 102 had been vacated and had fallen into severe disrepair due to several decades of neglect.The building was completely restored to its original hangar use for private aviation, and was modernized as well with new kitchen, rest room facilities, new offices and mechanics shops flanking themajor hangar volume.