Market: Aviation + Transport
LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
BNA Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility
BNA Concourse D + Terminal Wings
5 Unique Air Traffic Control Towers at US Airports That Stand Out From the Crowd
Excerpt: One slightly unnerving fact about the SFO airport is that it was built only four miles from the San Andreas Fault. Consequently, the San Francisco Airport control tower was designed by Fentress Architects to withstand magnitude 8.0 earthquakes. The tower rises 67 meters or 220 feet. Its multiple glass-fronted panels are illuminated by color-changing and programmable diodes that allow the tower to be lit up and change color for holidays and events.
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24 Facts About Incheon International Airport
Excerpt: Incheon International Airport: A Marvel of Modern Engineering
Incheon International Airport, located in South Korea, is one of the busiest and most advanced airports globally. Here are some fascinating facts about this incredible hub of travel and technology.
01 Opened in 2001, Incheon International Airport quickly became a major gateway for travelers heading to and from Asia.
02 Built on reclaimed land, the airport was constructed on an artificial island between Yeongjong and Yongyu Islands.
03 Designed by Fentress Architects, the airport’s architecture is inspired by traditional Korean culture, featuring elements like the curved rooflines of ancient palaces.
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2024 Southeast Best Projects
Nashville International Airport Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility Receives Merit Award in Airport/Transit
Excerpt: “The design-build team [of Fentress Architects and Hensel Phelps] on this $445-million renovation, which broke ground in October 2019 and completed in September 2023, transformed a 35-year-old terminal with an intuitive design that optimizes the flow of passengers… Despite cost escalations during and after the pandemic, the project remained within budget and opened on schedule.”
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Future-Proofing Airports to Make the World’s Busiest Places More Adaptable
Excerpt: Making the most efficient designs is paramount—from getting passengers comfortably through airports to reducing energy bills to being able to upgrade facilities to keep up with technology and other needs with minimal disruption, Fentress says.
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DBIA Honors BNA Among 2024 Projects and Teams Transforming the Industry
2024 DBIA Project/Team Merit Award Winners: Aviation
Nashville International Airport (BNA) Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility is honored with three awards at the 2024 Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) National Conference:
- DBIA Merit Award
- DBIA Excellence Award
- DBIA VDC Award
Excerpt: Nashville International Airport Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility: This 780,000 sq. ft. renovation transformed a 35-year-old terminal into a modern, efficient facility that enhances passenger experience and reflects Nashville’s musical heritage through innovative design elements.
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