Renowned Architecture Firm Unveils Final Design for Terminal D Extension at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
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DALLAS, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- luis vidal + architects, a globally renowned international architecture firm, has unveiled the new high-tech, design-forward terminal extension at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport – Terminal D – which is officially open. Intentionally designed with sustainable principles and the traveler experience top of mind, Terminal D is a refreshing take on airport spaces that serves as a first-of-its-kind look into the future of airports.
The airport's Terminal D extension, designed by luis vidal + architects, serves as a benchmark for future airport infrastructure, incorporating intelligent design, technology innovations and intuitive wayfinding to enhance the user experience.
DALLAS, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- luis vidal + architects, a globally renowned international architecture firm, has unveiled the new high-tech, design-forward terminal extension at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport – Terminal D – which is officially open. Intentionally designed with sustainable principles and the traveler experience top of mind, Terminal D is a refreshing take on airport spaces that serves as a first-of-its-kind look into the future of airports.
The project delivers four new passenger gates and a 150,000-square-foot concourse, expanding the DFW Terminal D. The new passenger gates include modern concession spaces, hold rooms, a Federal Inspection/U.S. Customs corridor to accommodate international travelers, as well as a baggage handling extension. The design also accommodates spacious layouts – addressing protocols for social distancing.
"For this design, we infused light, acoustics, texture and sustainability to create a sophisticated and 'seamless' terminal," said Luis Vidal, founder and president of luis vidal + architects. "Technology, materials and signage are all carefully integrated to create a space where travelers will feel comfortable, yet still will have direct access to all airport amenities."
luis vidal + architects designed the Terminal D extension to provide a feeling of spaciousness and comfort. The intentional placement of floor-to-ceiling windows – and the way they introduce natural sunlight – will limit the amount of solar radiation exposure that the space needs, drastically reducing energy consumption by 15% and cutting electricity costs, ultimately meeting the highest of environmental standards and achieving sustainability certifications.
To build upon the firm's objective of designing a spacious terminal for travelers, luis vidal + architects implemented high-tech glass façades that face the airport's runways.
One of the key features of the façades was the use of 'View Glass.' This technology gives the façade the ability to serve as a communication tool, displaying flight details and airport alerts. Additionally, the dynamic glass automatically adjusts in response to the sun to increase access to natural light and views, improving people's health and wellness by significantly reducing headaches, eyestrain and drowsiness, while simultaneously saving energy.
The terminal's main lounge – neutral-colored and built with wood, ceramic and terrazzo – is conceived as a single room with no barriers to limit passengers' field of vision, again, providing a feeling of spaciousness, calmness and comfort. Seats all have their own electric plugs and access to QR codes that connect them to concessions, allowing them to access all services from anywhere in the gate lounge.
"At luis vidal + architects, we believe that design, sustainability and comfort sit at the core of the airports of the future," said Vidal. "I'm pleased to be part of this historic venture that merges recognizable, sleek and dynamic forward-thinking together at DFW International Airport."
Carefully integrated into the design, the new Terminal D extension is equipped with facial recognition and additional high-tech imaging technologies. While many airports currently use thermal imaging, those applications will become more 'silent' and less visible, operating off an efficient technological platform that emphasizes personal security and public health.
luis vidal + architects, creator of some of the world's top airports including London's Heathrow T2, was awarded the design contract in 2018 and serves as the design architect on this project in partnership with HarrisonKornberg Architects and Arup.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, also known as DFW Airport, is the primary international airport serving the Dallas – Fort Worth metroplex area in Texas. It is the largest hub for American Airlines, which is headquartered near the airport. It is the third busiest airport in the world by aircraft movements and the 10th busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic. It was named "Global Airport of the Year" by Air Transport World in 2019 and has been recognized by the United Nations and Reuters as one of the world's global sustainability leaders.
ABOUT DFW AIRPORT
Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport warmly welcomed more than 75 million customers in 2019, making it one of the most frequently visited super-hub airports in the world. Centered between owner cities Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major job generator for the North Texas region by connecting people through business and leisure travel. For more information, visit http://www.dfwairport.com/.
ABOUT LUIS VIDAL + ARCHITECTS
luis vidal + architects is an architecture practice that prides itself on creativity, development and global dialogue. With an international workforce – and talented architects of diverse backgrounds, luis vidal + architects offer experience and unique expertise in the design of global transportation hubs including airport terminals in London Heathrow, Pittsburgh International, Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston Logan, and Denver International, in addition to the Fulton County Executive Airport in Atlanta and Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Driven by keen entrepreneurial spirit, luis vidal + architects provides innovative and high-quality answers to social, cultural and environmental questions. The firm has been labeled the "pioneer" of the user experience. luis vidal + architects was established in 2004 by Luis Vidal and maintains offices across Spain, the Dominican Republic, Chile and the U.S. luis vidal + architects has expressed its unique vision across 200 projects worldwide within various disciplines and scales including health care facilities, office buildings and cultural/educational centers, each of which differs in scale and encapsulates industry-leading expertise. For more information, visit: http://www.luisvidal.com.
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