News
August 02, 2010
Let's Go Flying
No doubt about it…airport projects have a huge impact on a region. At its completion in 1974, DFW Airport was, at the time, the largest in the world. With modernization plans in the works for both DFW and Love Field, we thought it was a good time to take a look at the world of airport architecture. The captain has turned on the seatbelt sign, so sit back and enjoy your reading…
The most recent news concerns one of the largest projects. Spanish architect (and Dallas bridge builder) Santiago Calatrava has unveiled his plans for Denver International Airport’s south terminal redevelopment project. Here’s a video showing how he hopes the addition will complement the airport’s most noted architectural feature—its white-tented roof. And here’s more from a Denver Post architecture columnist.
Local firm Corgan Associates is in the news for its airport work as well. Involved with the design of Terminal D at DFW Airport, the firm is now involved in projects in Sacramento, Miami and our own Love Field. Here’s the scoop from bisnow.com.
And for a look at the big picture, here are some thoughts on what the airport of 2030 will look like. And a compilation of the “best” airport architecture from around the world. Agree or disagree?