Project Brief Renovation design returns grandeur of Minoru Yamasaki’s iconic midcentury Main Terminal as a Gateway to St. Louis. Scope Overview Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is comprised of two terminals and three concourses. Most architecturally significant is Minoru Yamasaki’s iconic Main Terminal, a midcentury masterpiece. Our renovation work, conducted as part of the airport’s comprehensive “Airport Experience” program, was constructed in three phases: Phase I included renovation and restoration of the terminal vaults and skylights, Phase II included renovation of Concourses A plus C, along with the security checkpoint and baggage claim, and Phase III included the renovation of the remainder of Terminal 1 (ticketing counters, lighting, HVAC). Over the years, the simple elegance of Yamasaki’s Main Terminal was diminished through uncoordinated repairs and extraneous clutter. Signage, information displays, and concession kiosks had accumulated to create obstacles and confusion for passengers and dramatically diminished the beauty and monumentality of this significant public space. Our primary design goal was to remove all unnecessary elements and restore the space to its essence. Our scope included restoration of the concrete vaults, replacement of curtain-wall glazing, design of ticketing, concourses, concessions, terrazzo flooring, lighting/MEP, and security checkpoints. Transparency The center vault of the original ...
Project Brief Renovation design returns grandeur of Minoru Yamasaki’s iconic midcentury Main Terminal as a Gateway to St. Louis. Scope Overview Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is comprised of two terminals and three concourses. Most architecturally significant is Minoru Yamasaki’s iconic Main Terminal, a midcentury masterpiece. Our renovation work, conducted as part of the airport’s comprehensive “Airport Experience” program, was constructed in three phases: Phase I included renovation and restoration of the terminal vaults and skylights, Phase II included renovation of Concourses A plus C, along with the security checkpoint and baggage claim, and Phase III included the renovation of the remainder of Terminal 1 (ticketing counters, lighting, HVAC). Over the years, the simple elegance of Yamasaki’s Main Terminal was diminished through uncoordinated repairs and extraneous clutter. Signage, information displays, and concession kiosks had accumulated to create obstacles and confusion for passengers and dramatically diminished the beauty and monumentality of this significant public space. Our primary design goal was to remove all unnecessary elements and restore the space to its essence. Our scope included restoration of the concrete vaults, replacement of curtain-wall glazing, design of ticketing, concourses, concessions, terrazzo flooring, lighting/MEP, and security checkpoints. Transparency The center vault of the original ...