The remodel of Terminal 2 at San Francisco Airport sets a new standard for modern flight travel and shows the power of modern architecture. The design reflects many cultural aspects of the famous Bay Area and what it has to offer. As a metropolitan region you will recognize hints of its new age characteristics including stunning art installations, alternative architecture, and concerns for the environment.
In its first year T2 expects 5.5 million air passengers!
The design gives prominence to its passengers offering them a more comfortable and less stressful travel experience. They now have more options on how to spend their waiting time in the terminal with the focus on quality and comfort.
The options available offer a more pleasurable flying experience!
Passengers are treated to an array of the finest Bay Area’s cuisine which offers wholesome, organic and locally grown food. There are diverse seating options where you can enjoy a healthy snack while admiring the iconic installations in the airy, uncluttered environment. For those who have more waiting time you can enjoy a breakfast lunch or dinner in one of the fine dining restaurants. Renowned American/Greek chef Cat Cora opened her newest restaurant in the terminal (Cat Cora San Fransisco) offering everything from smaller snack plates to a fuller meal.
Work, rest, or play while you wait in the club house ambiance!
Due to high security levels we all know the implications of passing through security control. We understand the importance of course, but having to take off coats, shoes, jewelry and other items causes a great inconvenience when gathering our belongings and re-dressing once through into the concourse. Gensler the commissioned architects recognized this and designed a specific area for passengers to compose themselves, aptly name Recompose. Recompose also offers passengers flight display systems, information about shopping and food and also a flood of light from the unique hanging installation designed by New York artist Janet Elchelman.
Stunning art installations offer hints of the Bay Area’s new age culture!
Another genius concept are the water re-fill stations where passengers can re-fill their empty bottles after passing through security. The departure lounge has a cozy atmosphere with lounge chairs, special seating arrangements for groups, working area’s with free wifi and power outlets, and children’s play areas. All the gates can be seen from all areas so passengers can relax while shopping, working or dining.
Passengers can expect comfort and hospitality at the highest level!
The sustainable features of T2 are to reduce water usage, encourage recycling, educate passengers, eat local produce and reduce energy costs up to 15% more than required by California’s strict code. Parts of the infrastructure were made from reusable materials, reducing the impact on global warming up to 12.300 tons of CO2. The finished project also connects T2 directly into the city through the BART transport link enabling passengers and employees to travel on mass.
The first terminal building in the USA to receive a LEED Gold Certificate!
Passing through security control is now a more relaxing task!
The facts:
Gensler architects teamed up with building contractor Turner Construction one of the largest in the USA and started work on the project back in April 2008. The terminal opened its doors in April this year 2011. The cost to build this 640,000 sq ft project was $383 million. In its first year 5.5 million air passengers are expected to pass through the 14 gates serving Virgin America and American Airlines. T2 is the first terminal building in the USA to receive the LEED Gold Certificate.
We think this is the future of air terminal design!
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