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The New Delta Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in New York is a new terminal for Delta Air Lines that will replace their existing C and D Terminals. The new terminal will consist of 37 gates located on four concourses connected by a centralized check-in lobby, security checkpoint, and baggage claim. Of the 37 gates, 33 will have access to dual taxi lanes, which will greatly improve airfield efficiency, resulting in reduced taxi time to and from the gate before take-off and after landing.  Matthew McNulty Kurt Griesbach The terminal will feature a new, larger Delta Sky Club with a Sky Deck, wider concourses, larger gate holdrooms and more seating, as well as 30 percent more concessions space than the existing Terminals C and D... More

The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines (AA) stakeholders have recently moved towards a design of DFW’s Terminal C High C gates. The previous trailer solution that temporarily housed these gates for 40 years was recently demolished. Corgan is responsible for the interior finish-out of this project for AA. Kurt Griesbach Kurt Griesbach This facility is being constructed partially off-site, in prefabricated modules for the concourse level. Then modules are transported to the site for installation. Finally, the general contractor for interior finish-out will have access to begin interior construction efforts. Kurt Griesbach Kurt Griesbach More

In recent years, the aviation industry in China has accelerated rapidly. Relying on this, Jiande Aviation Town has become the only characteristic town in Zhejiang province to build the whole industrial chain of general aviation. Jiande Aviation Training Base is located in the center of Jiande Aviation Town, which will focus on the role of aviation training and education. As the first practice for gad to adopt general contracting mode of  EPC project, the project integrates design creativity and construction activities, and constantly adjust materials, process, cost, construction quality, schedule, coordination and management and other links, so as to achieve a high degree of completion of the design. Schran Image Design Philosoph... More

Heathrow Terminal 5 is one of the largest privately funded construction projects ever realised in the UK.   As part of a multi-disciplinary team, Pascall+Watson were appointed as Design Team Leaders for the projects’ definition, production and construction stages.   The RIBA award-winning scheme, designed to accommodate 30 million passenger per year, comprises a main terminal building, two satellites, a new rail station to accommodate extensions to the Piccadilly Line and Heathrow Express, 30 ancillary buildings, new car parks and dedicated infrastructure to connect to nearby motorway networks.   One of the biggest success factors in the design of the main terminal building is the future-proofing rationale for the... More

The design for Tiruchirappalli Airport creates a powerful architectural symbol for the state of Tamil Nadu.   The design for Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) International Airport fuses references from the city’s local heritage and culture with a contemporary palette of materials to create a unique sense of place and identity.   The expressive roof form and multi-layered facade take inspiration from the geometry, textures and colours of Trichy’s traditional temple architecture. Generous natural light and lush landscaped gardens bring a calming backdrop to the expansive forecourt and arrivals concourse, which lead to the streamlined passenger processing facilities and departures lounge.   Climatic constraints, local... More

The competition for a new terminal is a statement of Mexico’s confidence in a bright future, a voicing of its place as a leading economic power in the 21st century.   Our competition design entry for the new terminal for Mexico City International Airport offers passengers an exciting, immersive and distinctive experience from the second they enter the building.   Calming natural light, gardens filled with lush vegetation, minimal level changes and dramatic views of the mountains create a refreshingly different setting for travellers, facilitating wayfinding and encouraging movement.   Our design aims to alleviate congestion at the 60 year old airport, combining optimal functionality with operational flexibility. U... More

The striking design of Pulkovo Airport’s new terminal reflects St Petersburg’s unique culture and environment, creating a landmark gateway to the city.   The award-winning terminal at Pulkovo International airport is the result of a collaborative relationship between Pascall+Watson, Grimshaw Architects and Ramboll.   Located close to the arctic circle, the extremes of the Russian winter posed some particularly interesting challenges for the design team. The expressive roof is designed to evenly distribute snow loads and is pierced by steep, inverted prisms that project above the roof datum and assist in the disposing of meltwater. The prisms are the airport’s identifying feature, adding rhythm, form, texture... More