As the architect and MEP engineer of record, we supported a multi-firm team in the development of the North Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which set the standard for value-conscious passenger terminal design.
The 26-gate, 824,000 SF passenger terminal offers streamlined security and ample amenities. The upper level accommodates ticketing and luggage check-in areas, two TSA passenger inspection areas and multiple shops and restaurants, while the lower level is reserved for baggage and other airport functions.
The terminal was designed with flexibility in mind – each gate can serve a wide range of aircraft, enabling the airport to adjust operations without costly renovations. The terminal also accommodates four international arrival gates with a new Customs and Border Protection facility.
We provided lead technical coordination for both the facility and airside / landside site design. We also developed and managed the design team’s quality assurance program. Completing all construction documentation in 18 months, the North Terminal was delivered on time and within budget, establishing a new benchmark for cost-efficient airport facilities.
