Aviation qualifications

Aviation Design

Designing airports with functionality top of mind.

Airports have evolved from basic transportation structures to a new kind of entity–one that balances a complex mix of uses by travelers, staff and airlines. Designing an airport that works is about more than WiFi, self-check-in or trendy shopping experiences (although these all play a part). Rather, airports are unique economic ecosystems–mini-cities that should run like clockwork, achieve a sense of place and make flying a joy.

Excellence Beyond Expectations

For more than 100 years, LEO A DALY’s dedication to design excellence has produced exceptional spaces that enhance and enrich the human experience.

Inspired Design

Since 1915, we have worked with an unyielding focus on design excellence as a means to shape a better world. Outstanding design does more than solve practical challenges; it should provoke, inspire and change how we interact with the world. Our team-focused approach is based on a commitment to asking and answering difficult questions. It is a humanistic practice powered by creativity, inquiry and innovation.

Holistic Approach

One of our founding principles, going back 100 years, is holistic design. Our founder, Leo A. Daly, Sr., pioneered the use of interdisciplinary project teams using what he termed a “whole project approach,” and combining planning, architecture, engineering and interiors. Today, we embrace a design philosophy that seeks to harmonize the ecological, economical, personal and interpersonal impacts of the built environment, creating spaces that serve the individual and the collective.

Global Leadership

As one of the largest planning, architecture, engineering, interior design and program management firms in the world, each day LEO A DALY participates in a conversation that shapes the future of our world.

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Our award-winning portfolio includes projects in more than 91 countries, all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Clients Served

Aviation

Commercial Development

Corporate Office

Cultural

Entertainment and Retail

Federal, State and Local Agencies

Healthcare

Higher Education

Hospitality and Gaming

Food, Distribution and Manufacturing

Mixed-Use

Public Assembly and Convention Centers

Science and Technology

Senior Living

Sports and Recreation

Transportation

Sustaining a Legacy

A century of design excellence is a milestone that few firms have achieved. It is a testament to the loyalty of our clients; the dedication of our talented professionals and associates; our firm’s resilience; and our commitment to design excellence, creativity, innovation and client service. As we enter our second century, we continue the regular, iterative process of revisiting, refining and reasserting those core values with a view toward the future. Our mission is to change the world through design, to advance the skills of our professionals and associates, to deliver outstanding service to our clients and to sustain our legacy of professional leadership.

Airports are an amazing form of infrastructure–technologically challenging, crafted to serve many different users, and reflecting a community’s aspirations. To manage this process takes an experienced hand.

Our Practice

We are connectors of people and places. Our wholesystem understanding gives LEO A DALY a unique strength when orchestrating the complex mix of operations that make an airport work.

Our expertise is comprehensive, ranging from groundup terminal buildings, to major renovations, terminal planning, cargo and maintenance facilities, air traffic control towers, baggage screening, security and system-wide implementation projects.

We are connected, partnering with a wide range of airport operators, airlines, local transit authorities and industry organizations.

Our reach is global, allowing us to quickly and efficiently service clients coast-to-coast and internationally from any of our offices.

In addition to the wow, we focus on the now. That means going beyond a landmark architectural statement to perfect the human and operational aspects of airports. Our advantage is our comprehensive understanding of airport operations, which we use to optimize how space is organized, utilized and experienced. When design follows function, exceptional airports emerge.

We believe that when function informs design, exceptional airport environments will emerge.

Terminal Design

As an industry leader in terminal design, we:

• Designed the first boarding lounges and gates to accommodate the Airbus A380 super-wide body aircraft at the Los Angeles International Airport.

• Pioneered the use of Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) to improve the passenger experience and significantly reduce terminal staffing.

• Optimize concessions to provide amenities for passengers and increase revenue for operations.

• Improve security planning and layout for enhanced flow and collaborate with TSA, FAA, airport authorities and airlines to support the highest security design standards.

Our specialized expertise areas include:

• Baggage claim

• Baggage handling systems

• Club rooms/lounges

• Communication and display systems

• Concessions design

• Concourses

• Hold rooms

• Interior and graphic design

• Mechanical/Electrical/HVAC/Fire protection systems

• Tenant improvements

• Ticketing

The best terminals maximize passenger convenience, improve safety and flow in security areas and provide advances, profitable solutions for airports and airlines alike.

Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON)

All airport facilities are important to operations, but none is as critical as the air traffic control tower. As the most visible feature of an airport, towers not only make an architectural statement, but serve as the most effective tool in ensuring the safety of airport workers, passengers, airline employees and surrounding businesses and homes.

Control tower design is a primary specialty of our aviation team, with more than 300 completed tower projects at commercial and regional airports and military installations. We have tower experience in all airport types–from small general-aviation airports to the world’s busiest hubs, to military facilities nationwide.

To create the most efficient, effective and safe towers possible, we have consulted with the Federal Aviation Administration for more than 40 years, developing, modifying and site adapting many FAA air traffic control standards in place today.

Our tower studies include:

• Building Code Analysis

• Structural – seismic/wind/ASDE

• Engineering – mechanical/electrical/acoustical

• Siting

• Energy

• Short Circuit Analysis

• Protective Devices Coordination

• Progressive collapse and blast resistance

Additional miscellaneous tower design services include:

• Construction consultation

• Shop drawing review

• ASDE – 3 & X modifications

• Microwave path/surveys

• Construction cost estimating

• Renderings

• Computer animation

• Computer modeling

• Programming

• Site analysis

• Airspace studies

• Life cycle costing

• Construction observation

• Environmental engineering

• Project models

• Vulnerability and threat assessment

• Anti-terrorist and force protection design

• NAVAIDS

• Radio/communications equipment

• Design-Build

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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design for the new air traffic control tower at Palm Springs International Airport includes a 10,000-SF, 150-kW photo-voltaic system to generate electricity, which is fed back into the electrical grid to offer power used to run the facility and save approximately 310,00 kW hours annually.

With more than 300 control tower projects completed, control tower design is a primary specialty of our team.

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Baggage Screening and Security Planning

We have extensive experience dealing with the complexities and logistical challenges of designing security areas in airports, understanding they must operate safely, securely and efficiently without fail.

Working closely with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), airport authorities, airlines and various regulatory agencies, we have:

• Developed innovative security

Ensuring safety and security of the traveling public and airport personnel

When it comes to traveler and employee security, we make it our primary focus to create systems that maintain passenger and worker safety at all times. Compliance with security guidelines and standards goes hand-in-hand with traveler and airport personnel wellbeing.

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• Worked with Boeing to publish standards for security screening checkpoints across the United States.

• Led the federal implementation of explosives detection scanning systems for checked baggage.

• Worked with Unisys in the implementation of an information technology infrastructure for the network of federal security directors at United States airports.

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LEO A DALY was a leading member of the team implementing the complete IT infrastructure for TSA. The upgrades and new facilities provide the Federal Security Directors with secure communications critical to federalized security operations. The team also supported the critical coordination of the roll-out with scheduling services.

Not only has the team provided technical support to facilities planning, but they have streamlined processes to get the job done more effectively. We are very appreciative of LEO A DALY’s outstanding support.

Richard Q. Schmidt. Director

Airports Unisys Corporation

Resilience

Good design is sustainable design

We practice integrated design - that means, on every project, every design discipline and stakeholder collaborates from the very beginning toward a holistic, sustainable, high-performance result. Together, we set measurable goals and seek out opportunities to create value, maximize our impact on human health and the environment, and optimize budget and timeline. Integrated design is good design. It’s good business. And it’s inherently sustainable.

It costs 50% more to rebuild after a disaster than to design to withstand it in the first place. Using site-specific data and research, we help our clients anticipate future challenges and craft cost-effective design solutions that allow them to avoid, minimize, and bounce back from disasters.

Wellbeing

Understanding the connections between the built environment and human health and wellbeing is a crucial component for design. Studies have shown conclusively that factors such as the amount of outside air, the quality of daylight, incorporation of biophilic principles and the chemical composition of building materials can all affect the building occupant’s health, cognitive function and overall satisfaction with their environment.

High-performance design

By analyzing design opportunities specific to climate conditions, building type and construction costs, we are able to maximize opportunities for energy efficiency, carbon reduction, daylight and indoor environmental quality.

The best opportunity to design a high-performance building without substantial cost premiums happens at the earliest stages of design. Because of this, we use early phase performance modeling tools such as Sefaira and Insight to quickly understand the impacts of our initial design moves.

Case Study

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal A Study and Design Concept

LEO A DALY conducted a long-term sustainability study at EWR which resulted in the “Integrated Sustainable Design & Strategies” guide for future project development at the airport.

Through comprehensive building performance energy modeling and an integrated design process, site-wide sustainability goals were identified and high-performance building concepts were developed for the facade and mechanical systems. Life-cycle costing was also developed, incorporating the potential future costs associated with carbon emissions.

AIA 2030 Accord

LEO A DALY is a part of the AIA 2030 Accord reporting on sustainable progress and committed to working towards a Carbon Neutral built environment.

The 2030 Commitment aims to transform the practice of architecture to respond to the climate crisis in a way that is holistic, firm-wide, project-based, and data-driven. Signatories have committed to transform their practices to deliver carbon neutral buildings by 2030.

2030 China Accord

In 2016, We joined the 2030 China Accord to support China’s drive to develop non-fossil energy by 2030 and help plan new communities as carbon neutral.

Meet our Aviation Experts

Vice President, Director of Operations AMSarden@leoadaly.com

Avery has over 41 years of experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders and numerous logistical challenges. He reviews all designs, plans, specifications and reports prior to issuance at all phases of the project. His aviation proficiency is based on his long and deep experience in the industry, having completed assignments at more than a dozen airports, as well as multiple projects for Delta Air Lines and several military aviation facilities. His superior skills in QA/QC are a direct result of his many years of directing successful projects from early planning through to ribboncutting.

Aviation Market Sector Leader GACortes@leoadaly.com

Giovanni is an architect and thought leader with 21 years’ experience in the industry. Over the past 12 years, he has dedicated his career to the creation and development of aviation projects locally and overseas and has been responsible for more than $1.2 billion in airport terminal design. His expertise in aviation design and his client development approach guides the advancement of internal strategies and market growth. Giovanni is committed to providing innovative results in aviation design, and valuable insights into aviation trends and operations needed to deliver world-class airports.

Senior Associate, Senior Architect DIGoeser@leoadaly.com

In addition to a wide variety of terminal planning and design projects, Denis has served as project manager for over 100 airport traffic control towers, TRACONs, and related projects across the country and internationally. Projects have included developing, site-adapting, modifying, and redesigning FAA tower and base building standards, and custom-designing towers and base buildings as symbols reflecting the unique character of some of our nation’s best-known airports.

Giovanni Cortes Caro AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Denis Goeser AIA, NCARB

Avery Sarden AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Dean has more than 47 years of experience in the planning and design of airport terminals, transportation facilities, and transit system stations. His responsibilities include project management, programming, architectural design, and design team leadership for all phases of work from conceptual design through construction services.  Dean excels at defining program requirements, integrating those requirements into a comprehensive design, incorporating design innovations, and achieving stakeholder buy-in to design solutions.

Rob has 27 years of experience in architecture, project management, coordination and construction administration, and quality control. His experience with large and complex projects, and his knowledge of project management with a diverse range of private clients and governmental entities, makes him a unique resource to our clients and to the project team.

Rob has worked on numerous high-profile aviation projects, including those with the Los Angeles International Airport, Palm Springs International Airport and San Jose International Airport.

Robert Nichols RA, LEED AP

Senior Architect RBNichols@leoadaly.com

Dean Schuerman AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Senior Project Manager DNSchuerman@leoadaly.com

Client Focused

Boeing

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Delta Air Lines

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA

George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH)

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Honolulu International Airport (HON)

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Tom Bradley Terminal

Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA)

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Minneapolis International Airport (MSP)

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Omaha Airport Authority (OMA)

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Tucson International Airport (TUS)

United Airlines

Qantas Airlines

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)

Terminals

Selected work

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) North Terminal

Kenner, Louisiana

Owner New Orleans Aviation Board

Size

972,000 SF; 35 gates

Cost

$650,000,000 (construction cost)

$1,000,000,000 (program value)

Scope

Master Planning, Concept Design, Architectural Design, Construction

Administration

Completion Date

November 2019

Conceived as a major economic driver for New Orleans post-Katrina, the new North Terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has been called “the most transformative project for New Orleans since the Superdome” by Mayor Landrieu. The 972,000-SF terminal replaces an outdated, inefficient terminal with a state-of-theart 35-gate (expandable to 42 gates) international gateway serving five million passengers a year. Convenient access, intuitive wayfinding, spacious departure and arrival halls and increased international capacity position the airport and the city for economic growth.

Design for the terminal was developed and completed by the Crescent City Aviation Team (CCAT), a joint venture (JV) of LEO A DALY and Atkins, based on an initial concept by Pelli Clarke Pelli. Additional design services were provided by estudio Architecture. CCAT led the design of the airport terminal, its three concourses, concession program, two parking garages, outdoor parking lot, airside aprons, and landside roadway systems. The project was built by a joint venture of Hunt-Gibbs-Boh-Metro. WSP served as the Program Manager.

Akron-Canton Airport Terminal Modernization

North Canton, Ohio

Owner

Akron-Canton Airport

Size

50,000 SF

Five-gate addition

Cost $34,000,000

Scope

Terminal Planning, Design, Construction Documentation, FAA Coordination

Completion

November 2020

Akron-Canton Regional Airport turned to LEO A DALY to help replace their 54-year old gate facilities. Originally designed for DC-6 aircraft, the ground level hold rooms are being replaced with a light-filled and modern two-story concourse which provides a higher level of service and enhanced passenger experience.

The new 50,000 SF, five-gate addition can accommodate seventy-passenger regional jets to 737-800 aircraft. Passenger amenities such as mobile-friendly work stations, a service animal relief area, additional restrooms, a lactation room, a new business center and a children’s play area ease traveler’s journeys.

Revenue is being enhanced with the addition of a new 3,000 SF food and beverage concession in a two-story space filled with full height windows with views to the airfield. New and refurbished passenger boarding bridges improve operations and provide weather-protected boarding for all passengers. The design provides for a shelter-in-place area for passenger protection during severe weather events.

To enhance aircraft movement at the terminal area, nearly 20,000 square yards of new concrete pavement were installed.

Newark Liberty International AirportTerminal A Study and Design Concept

Newark, New Jersey

Owner

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Size 1,000,000 SF terminal

Scope

Planning of Alternate New Facility, Long Range Airport, Multi-Modal Transportation, Integrated Sustainable Design Strategies; Concept Design Alternatives

Completion Date

December 2011 (design)

LEO A DALY led the planning efforts for the first phase of the Terminal A Expansion and Modernization Program at Newark International Airport. Initially this program called for renovation of the existing facility and a 12-gate expansion that would saturate the capacity of the existing airfield. Due to complexity and cost it was recommended that a replacement terminal be constructed rather than moving forward with renovation.

The team then identified a potential site and performed a thorough comparative analysis of the two alternatives, with a focus on airfield utilization, customer service, cost, simplicity of construction, and flexibility for future airport growth. Analysis proved the replacement terminal to be the superior value.

Under the new terminal alternative, the team conducted planning studies to identify the best viable options for future development at the airport including:

• A 45-gate domestic terminal with much improved airfield capabilities, expanded access roadways, short and longterm parking, and an Air Train extension that would serve the terminal directly

• Partial international arrival gate capabilities and inclusion of an FIS facility

• Introduction of a post-security inter-terminal transit system

A long-term sustainability study was conducted at EWR which resulted in the “Integrated Sustainable Design & Strategies” guide for future project development at the airport.

• An airport hotel conveniently connected to the terminal

• A PATH railway connection to Newark and New York City that would provide a “one seat ride”

• Addition of a third parallel north-south runway Long term airport growth with three runways

• An “airport city” with parking facilities and a terminal that allows for future gate expansion

• Bus and taxi staging areas

• Convenient cell phone parking

The project that proceeded was a 33-gate replacement domestic unit terminal with the capacity to incorporate many of the identified options listed above. In all, 43 options were considered evaluating service, flexibility, cost and convenience.

Unique Challenges

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is committed to sustainable design and achieving carbon neutral operations. Through comprehensive building performance energy modeling and an integrated design process, site-wide sustainability goals were identified and high-performance building concepts were developed for the facade and mechanical systems. Life-cycle costing was also developed, incorporating the potential future costs associated with carbon emissions.

William P. Hobby Airport Terminal Modifications

Houston, Texas Owner Houston Airport System

Size 785,000 SF

Cost $263,000,000 (construction value)

Scope Planning Study, Conceptual Plans, Programming, Architectural and Interior Design, Airfield Planning and Design, Contract Documentations

Completion

September 2011

Awards

ACI 2008 Airport Service Quality Awards, Fourth Best Airports by Region- North America

ACI 2008 Airport Service Quality Awards, Fourth Best Airport by Size- 5-15 Million Passenger

As prime designer and architect of record, LEO A DALY upgraded and expanded William P. Hobby Airport. The 440,000 SF terminal, built in 1950, transformed into a 785,000 SF regional airport that better prepares Houston and Southwest Airlines for contemporary air-passenger service.

The project incorporates a new 25-gate central concourse for Southwest Airlines, apron expansions, taxiway relocation, very-high-frequency omnidirectional range facility (VOR) relocation to the parking garage roof, retail concessions design, standards package, renovation, expansion of ticketing facilities and baggage claim facilities, and airline tenant improvements.

Unique Challenges/Lessons Learned

The modernization and redevelopment’s most pressing issue, was development of a phased temporary and permanent relocation plan for all carriers throughout the course of the project. Initial energies focused on facility condition reports to establish and verify the airport’s anticipated needs and appropriate actions. They resulted in a phasing implementation plan that facilitated construction without disrupting airport operations.

Another prominent aspect of the HOU facelift is its relocation and expansion of concession areas. Before the project started, the airport’s few concessions were located mostly on its non-secure side. Passenger profile studies determined that the optimal location for the majority of the concessions was

in the concourse beyond the security checkpoint. As a result, four different concession core areas were incorporated into the new concourse. The expanded and relocated concessions have significantly increased HOU’s revenue per passenger.

Expanded and relocated concessions have significantly increased HOU’s revenue. Two years after completion of the central concourse, retail sales increased and beverage sales by 330 percent.

“The remodeling has a positive ripple effect. The customers enjoy the new facility, so passenger numbers go up. The airlines notice that trend and as a result, start to bring in even more air service and the economic engine of HOU is taken into an even higher gear.”

Mario C. Diaz Houston Airport System Director of Aviation

DFW TRIP Program On-Call

Dallas, Texas Owner

DFW International Airport

DMJM/EJES JV (client)

Size 125,000 SF (Terminal E)

Cost $2,600,000,000 (program)

$300,000,000 (construction Terminal E)

$19,000,000 (construction Terminal B-D connector)

Scope Planning and Development through Construction Administration

Completion

September 2015 (Terminal E)

September 2012 (Terminal B-D connector)

LEO A DALY was part of the development team, as on-call architectural consultant, for the DFW TRIP Program, or Terminal Renewal & Improvement Program. The effort brought high-value improvements to operations, passenger processing and aesthetic appearance at DFW.

TRIP’s Terminal B-to-D connector project joined three Terminal B domestic gates to Terminal D’s Federal Inspection Services (FIS), allowing them to operate as either domestic or international. We also rejuvenated the interiors to create a harmonious look with Terminals B and D.

Terminal E’s renovation began with reactivation of its “satellite” terminal, and features enhanced tunnel connections, a newly designed airline common club and expanded Terminal E ticketing and baggage claim facilities. The renovation also included updated HVAC and electrical systems, updated information technology, new interior finishes, and enhanced entries.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Exterior Facade and Ticketing Hall Rehabilitiation

Cleveland, Ohio

Owner City of Cleveland – Department of Port Control

Size 60,000 SF

Cost

$22,613,700

Scope

Pre-design Planning and Architectural Design Services

Completion

June 2016

The rehabilitation and modernization of the exterior facade and the ticketing hall is designed to provide an improved, efficient, and user-friendly passenger experience at Cleveland Hopkins International. Additionally, the project will improve terminal safety, sustainability and security.

Approximately 900 lineal feet of the airport’s exterior facade will be modernized and upgraded at both the upper ticketing level and lower baggage level. The project provides enhancements to the exterior and vestibule lighting; canopy extensions at the terminal entry vestibules and passenger loading and unloading areas along the roadway curb; canopy fascia and ceiling and column cover upgrades; new doorway vestibules, electronic media locations; security CCTV re-installation; replacement of the exterior front window system; and recommendations for terminal curb signage support locations.

The ticketing hall rehabilitation includes installation of new terrazzo flooring throughout the ticketing and security checkpoint areas, ceiling and lighting design improvements, and replacement of wall and column finishes.

“It was an enormous commitment among all parties to get everything done on time. We wanted to get everything accomplished with time to spare. We have a significantly improved look.”

Fred Szabo

Airport Interim Director

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Master Plan Study

Cleveland, Ohio

Owner City of Cleveland – Department of Port Control

Cost

$354,000 (study)

Scope

Master plan study

Completion

June 2021

In association with RS&H, Inc., LEO A DALY provided aviation planning expertise for the terminal portion of a 20-year Master Plan Study for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. An evaluation of existing terminal facilities, parts of which are more than sixty years old, was conducted to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Based on projections of future facility requirements, LEO A DALY developed six concepts for terminal development. Working with airport stakeholders, these were narrowed down to three concepts for detailed evaluation. The evaluations were divided into seven metrics: vision/passenger experience, operational efficiency, flexibility, cost, non-aeronautical revenue potential, environmental impact and constructability/implementation complexity.

Based on the evaluations and discussions with stakeholders, a recommended scheme was selected and further developed to illustrate a plan for phased terminal redevelopment and expansion within financial analysis constraints.

The ultimate planning horizon development plan for 13.5 million annual passengers included: new and expanded concourses accommodating 58 gates, increasing the width and depth of the ticketing hall, consolidating three security screening checkpoints into one, new Federal Inspection Service facilities, expanded baggage handling systems, improved passenger circulation, opportunities for improved passenger amenities and opportunities for improved concession development.

Ft. Wayne / Allen County Airport Terminal Master Plan Study

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Owner

Ft. Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

Size

50,000 SF

Cost

$300,000 (study)

Scope

Master plan study

Completion

October 2017

The Fort Wayne/Allen County Airport engaged LEO A DALY to provide a detailed and implementable path for development for the terminal and landside areas based upon their updated 2013 Master Plan. The effort looked at both industry developments that had occurred since the last major terminal update in 1992, in addition to organic growth and significant passenger increases as a result of Low Cost Carrier Allegiant’s entry into the market.

The team studied these impacts and space needs on the concessions, security screening, ticketing, outbound baggage, and passenger hold rooms. Areas that were of lesser concern, such as the bag claim, were identified, thus allowing the airport to prioritize investment where the need was greatest.

In conjunction with this effort; a condition assessment was prepared for the major building systems to categorize and anticipate replacement schedules and provide the ability to respond to future expansion.

The selected option would improve passenger service and concession revenue by locating all passengers up on the second level and provide a consistent experience by providing boarding bridges to all aircraft.

Options to accommodate a Federal Inspection Services (FIS) operation for international traffic, were also studied. With a preferred option identified, a financial plan was assembled analyzing debt loads, funding sources, anticipated revenue enhancements. This was integrated with a proposed short mid- and long-term development scenario.

Tom Bradley International Terminal Renovation

Los Angeles, California

Owner

LAWA - Los Angeles World Airports

Size

500,000 SF

Cost

$737,000,000

Scope

Architecture, Engineering, Design Services, Contract Documents and Administration

Completion

March 2010

Awards

2010 AGC Constructor Award-California, Meeting the Challenge of the Difficult JobBuilder Classification

California Construction Magazine 2010 Merit Award, Transportation - Southern California

LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce

2010 Sustainability Award

In March 2010, the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at LAX completed a $575 Million renovation program to make traveling through this international gateway safer, faster, and more comfortable.

Construction on the building, which opened in 1984, included major interior renovations to the departures/ticketing lobby, customs and immigration arrivals hall, arrivals corridors, and waiting area; as well as modifications to two gates (including a two-level gate) to accommodate new aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787.

Other program elements included upgrades to the finishes on the arrivals level; improved accessibility for passengers with disabilities; upgraded utilities and fire-and-life safety systems; and new restrooms, elevators and escalators, climate control/ ventilation systems, and signage (including dynamic video panels and digital signage that automatically updates flight information). The project also included new Information Technology components to support the upgrades and promote better passenger flow.

This major renovation was awarded Silver LEED-EB certification, the first US airport to earn LEED certification. Instead of demolishing the existing structure, 100% of the building structure was reused with the shell maintained. Green features at TBIT include automated lighting controls, low-flow plumbing in restrooms and 20 percent of interior finishes made from recycled content. More than 75 percent of construction and demolition waste was recycled.

The TBIT renovation was the single-largest construction project of its time at LAX and became the first aviation facility in the United States to earn LEED certification.

Unique Challenges

Phasing was developed to allow continued terminal operations during construction, with no more than two gates removed from service at one time.

The project also created gates at each end of the concourses to accommodate the A380. These two gates have dual passenger boarding bridges to load both the upper levels of the A380 and dual-load Group V aircraft.

The largest single component of the project added 45,000 SF of space to house a new in-line, checked baggage security screening facility, which reduced passenger congestion in the airline ticketing lobby by removing the many van-sized explosive detection systems previously located there.

United Airlines In-flight Lounge Renovation

Los Angeles, California

Owner United Airlines

Size

13,384 SF

Cost

$3,500,000

Scope

Architecture, Interior Design

Completion

2018

United Airlines required an upgraded base for their regional Inflight staff, pilots, and flight attendants. LEO A DALY provided architectural and interior design services to fully renovate the existing United Air Lines Inflight Domicile space. The previous domicile was a fully enclosed space with outdated fixtures, unorganized layouts, and without any natural light. The newly renovated space included windows with ample natural light, new light fixtures, private offices, and lounge areas.

With limited real estate at Los Angeles International Airport, the domicile needed to remain operational to support the 365-day operations. The project was divided into two phases; providing temporary accommodation to Inflight staff while construction occurred with each phase.

Prior to phase 1, enabling work was performed. This included minor modifications to the existing rooms on the south area, installation of temporary work stations, additional power, and surface-mounted data outlets.

Phase 1 consisted of the demolition and construction of the north area. Employees were relocated to temporary spaces on the south side. The north area comprised of reception area, staff lounge area, briefing rooms, conference rooms, private offices, coffee station, restrooms, and office supply rooms.

Phase 2 consisted of the demolition and construction of the existing south side. Scope of work included common areas, conference rooms, breakroom, and sleeping room.

Miami

International

Airport North Terminal Development

Miami, Florida

Owner Miami Dade County

Size

505,000 SF

Cost

$360,000,000 (construction value)

Scope

Architecture and Engineering Design Service, Construction Documents, Construction Contract Administration

Completion

July 2011

Awards

2011 Honor Award, National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

2013 Global Best Project-Airports/Ports and Award of Merit-Rail, Engineering-News Record

As part of a $5.4 billion Capital Improvement Program, LEO A DALY served as prime architect for major renovations to Miami International Airport’s North Terminal. Adapting to a series of project changes while still satisfying client, tenant, and passenger needs, without interruptions of service, this project is a study in flexibility and successful change management.

The terminal’s north facade was removed and the existing adjacent space was remodeled to add 500,000 SF, accommodating a new baggage system, support offices, five wide body passenger hold rooms, circulation areas, and the world’s only rooftop automated people mover.

The project’s scope was later divided into pre-demolition, tenant, and utility relocation packages. Due to successful completion of larger projects for the client and Dade-County Aviation Department, LEO A DALY handled a lion’s share of additional projects, providing a single source of responsibility.

The team quickly adapted and restructured to deliver solutions that were on time and within budget. Recognizing the inevitable ever-changing conditions of major aviation projects, our experienced aviation specialists diligently stayed informed of system and facility changes as Miami International Airport remained operational.

Tropical Oasis Food Court, Miami International Airport South

Terminal

Miami, Florida

Owner Areas USA, Inc.

Size

8,900 SF

Size

$2,500,000

Scope

A/E services, Interior Design, Contract Administration; Facilitator for LEED

Certification, Programming; Schematic and Conceptual Design; Design Development; Interior Design; FF&E, Graphics and Signage

Completion

February 2009

The first full food court for Miami International Airport, LEO A DALY was charged with creating a destination point for travelers within the new South Terminal. What was created was a Tropical Oasis designed to incorporate the warm, yet vibrant feel of South Florida.

Large graphic panels were used with abstract palm fronds overlaid with words of welcome in over 40 languages. The same graphic motif is used throughout the food court on translucent awnings, and sign bands. Seating and dining zones were also created to cater to the various types of travelers. A plethora of natural lighting throughout with a variety native greenery completes the effect.

The Food Court houses 4 in-line food service vendors, 3 self-contained (bar-type) vendors as well as a full service sit down restaurant. The menus demonstrate the diversity of the travelers in the Magic City of Miami who will visit the over 300-person capacity food court integrated with a proposed short-, mid-, and long-term development scenario.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Terminal & Air Traffic Control Tower

Washington, DC

Owner Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Size 975,000 SF

Cost $378,000,000 (construction value)

Scope Program Review, Design Development, Contract Documents and Administration

Completion

July 2011 Awards

2000 Honor Award - Design for Transportation National Awards, US Department of Transportation

1997 Honor Award - Job of the Year, National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association

1997 WBC Craftsmanship Award for Outstanding Work, Washington Building Congress, Inc.

In association with Pelli Clarke Pelli, LEO A DALY served as prime consultant, engineer, and executive architect for this major airport. The project consists of two components: the South Terminal Renovation, and the new North Terminal, the centerpiece of a decade-long $800 million terminal renovation.

Along with the airport terminal, the project also included the design of the 196-foot tall airport traffic control tower (ATCT) with a 545-SF cab and a 27,300-SF terminal radar approach control (TRACON) facility.

While maintaining an aggressive schedule and completing the project without causing any disruptions to on-going airport operations, we also coordinated the activities of more than 20 consultants and concurrently managed the related vehicle and pedestrian circulation project. This project placed new elevated roadways, and connected attached perpendicular terminal pedestrian walkways from the new terminal, through the Metro station, and on to the parking garage to create a truly multimodal facility.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Security Deployment Program

Nationwide, United States

Owner Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Size Various Cost

$1,700,000,000

Scope

Architectural Design, Construction

Documents, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering, Construction Administration

One of three firms selected for a post 9/11 IDIQ contract with the Boeing Company, we helped plan and deploy Explosive Detection Systems and Explosive Trace Detection machines to meet a federally mandated deadline of December 31st, 2002. the contract involved design and program management oversight of checked baggage screening for 447 commercial airports. Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve consensus on acceptable TSA checkpoint design solutions was critical to the contract. TSA equipment included whole-body imagers, advanced technology baggage screening, bottle liquid scanners, and automated credential recognition.

The TSA Checkpoint Design Guide (CDG) incorporates new and emerging technology adopted in the field, installation criteria and operational procedures. Throughout the duration of the contract, we were tasked with updating and maintaining the CDG on behalf of TSA.

We also worked with the TSA’s Transportation Security Integration Facility to reconfigure laboratory facilities as they tested next generation solutions, receiving as many as 20 concurrent, active assignments during the course of the program.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Security Screening

Upgrades, Eastern and Western Region IDIQs

Eastern and Western Regions, United States

Owner Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Size Various

Scope

Site Investigation, Safety/Security Design, Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering

As the prime designer under two contracts with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we provided design services for security checkpoint upgrades at 290+ airports across the nation.

147 airports were investigated in the west region under our Western Region TSA IDIQ with Boeing. Site reports developed necessary requirements and anticipated physical modifications to install state-of-the-art equipment in passenger screening points managed by the TSA.

Our scope of work for the Transportation Security Deployment Services (TEDS) Eastern Region involves 145 airports with the Leidos IDIQ team. Checkpoint deployment design services include site validation, test fit development, 100% construction drawings and record drawings.

Ops Centers

Selected work

Delta Air Lines Operations Control Center Building 1, North Expansion

Operations Control Center

Building 2, Flight Training

Simulator Bay Expansion

Atlanta, Georgia

Owner Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Size

45,753 SF

Cost

$10,815,105

Scope

Architectural Design, Programming, Interior Design, Construction Administration

Completion

June 2016

To meet its mission, Delta Air Lines Flight Training required an increased training capacity beyond its existing facilities. Plus, after its purchase and notice of expected delivery date for its new fleet of aircraft had been confirmed, Delta determined that its new Flight Training facility had to be online within 12 months.

Delta retained LEO A DALY to design a four-bay expansion of one of its flight simulator buildings. The expansion included a core area dedicated to briefing and debriefing pilots and computer support areas.

The project required special attention to foundation and clearances to accommodate the fully articulated, full range of movement flight simulators. One particular aspect of the project was its redundancy systems, with full emergency back-up and tiein to the UPS system, not just for the facility, but for the simulator itself. A full fire suppression system was also specified.

In addition to the simulators, the project included open office space for future expansion of the operations control center. The addition was designed to allow for future vertical expansion with the addition of floors four and five.

Designed and constructed under an extremely fast track schedule, the entire addition was accomplished in 9 months. The design strategy called for multiple design and construction packages: Deep foundation and pile caps package; grade beams and civil package; concrete and structural steel package; special equipment package for UPS, HVAC, and other systems; Flight Training Device procurement and installation package.

Operations Control Center, Third Floor

Renovation

Atlanta, Georgia

Owner Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Size 34,000 SF

Cost

$1,700,000

Scope

Architectural Design, Programming, Interior Design, Construction Administration

Completion

June 2009

Awards

Build GA 2010, Award of Merit

2009 Award of Excellence, Southeast Construction

LEO A DALY provided professional services on the renovation of an Operations Control Center (OCC) at the global headquarters of Delta Air Lines, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Scope of services included the renovation of the 34,000 SF third floor. The area included the high tech operations controls center that oversees flight planning and data for national and international fleets. All Delta pilots are in constant communication with the center to acquire real time information. The OCC functions include weather, routing, payload and distribution, radio, customer support, dispatch, FAA liaison.

Several key elements of this project include the following:

• Complete demolition and rebuild of the OCC facility

• Mechanical/Engineering/Plumbing (MEP) upgrades

• Extensive coordination with work space console manufacturer

• State-of-the-art media wall (multiple hi-tech computer monitor screens)

• Incident briefing room (IBR)

• 250-people capacity

The project included a very aggressive schedule and coordination with specialized millwork and furniture consultants.

Tech Facilities

Selected work

Delta Air Lines / AeroMexico Joint Maintenance Facility

Delta Air Lines / AeroMexico

Joint Maintenance Facility

Queretaro, Mexico

Owner Delta Air Lines / AeroMexico

Size 500,000 SF

Cost $32,000,000

Scope Programming, Concept Design, Design Review, Construction Oversight

Completion

January 2015

LEO A DALY was selected to provide concept designs and programming for Delta Air Lines and AeroMexico’s new joint maintenance facility in Queretaro, Mexico. We teamed up with contractor GMI to create an innovative, cost-effective, and low-maintenance design for the 500,000-square-foot joint facility. Using GMI’s innovative hub-and-spoke space frame system, designed for clear spans, construction costs were kept low and future upkeep to a minimum. The three-hangar concept provides for up to nine narrow-body aircraft positions, or four larger, wide-body aircraft positions.

One of the largest design-build projects in Mexico, the development includes three hangars, new landside access service drives and loading docks, support shops and mechanical rooms, personnel support spaces, a recreation building, and an executive/administrative suite. In addition to programming and concept design, the firm incorporated numerous sustainable design strategies, including photovoltaic solar panels that generate 75 percent of the facility’s power, daylight harvesting, rainwater capture systems for gray-water reuse, aircraft-wash wastewater recycling, and the use of locally manufactured materials where possible.

Fieldale Farms Corporate Hangar

Gainesville, Georgia

Owner Fieldale Farms

Size

14,500 SF

Cost $2,400,000

Scope Concept Design, Design Review, MEP

Engineering, Construction Oversight

Completion

July 2018

With the acquisition of additional aircraft, Fieldale Farms moved from leased space at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport to a new, two-bay corporate hangar. The project features a 12,000 SF hangar bay designed for two Falcon 2000 aircraft, with an additional 2500 SF of support space.

The hangar bay includes a gas fired radiant heat system and two large “Big Ass” fans for ventilation. State of the art LED lighting systems and controls illuminate the hangar floor and clear story windows on the north wall across the back wall of the hangar provide natural light creating a welcoming presence within the hangar bay. The hangar doors are configured as a fully powered bi-parting anchored group door system.

The local Building Authority waived requirements for a separate fire protection system for the hangar bay but required an increased fire separation rated wall between the hangar bay and the support spaces located in the “lean-to” frame across the back wall of the hangar.

The hangar was built with a custom design pre-engineered building structure for the hangar bay and conventional stick built framing for the lean to and vehicular drop off canopy.

This design-build was completed in association with JVC Construction.

MWAA Washington Dulles International Airport Police Range and Training Facility

Dulles Airport, Virginia

Owner Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Size

7,200 SF

Cost

Confidential

Scope

Architecture, Engineering

Completion

March 2017

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) facility provides the tactical and classroom training facilities for the multi-site airport police force and two other multijurisdictional users near Washington DC. The project includes a 7,200 SF classroom training building for use by both the Authority and Arlington County police and sheriff forces that contains:

• two instructor offices

• two armory rooms

• two general purpose classrooms

• one defensive tactics training area

• one outdoor gun cleaning area

• kitchenette

• restrooms

• shower and locker rooms

• a climate controlled range material and ammunition storage facility

• a defensive tactics training space

• armorer’s spaces

• two 50-yard, 18 lane ranges

• one 300-yard, 11 lane rifle range, and

• the relocation of 14 explosive storage containers and the site development for 75 cars and associated road improvements.

The range, which is operated year round to meet the needs of the department, was designed to achieve acoustical compliance with MWAA’s Design Manual 2010 standards for facilities of this type.

The 26.4 acre site sits within a unique wildlife-rich environment paying careful attention to mitigate migratory patterns and environment of local wildlife and noise sensitivity to surrounding areas. The project additionally planned for a future third 50- yard range, expansion of the 300-yard range to 500 yards with engineered berms as well as potential development of additional training structures, including a shoot house and gas house for tactical training.

Zaxby’s Corporate Hangar

Winder Barrow County Airport, Athens, Georgia

Owner

Zaxby’s

Size

19,000 SF

Cost

$2,700,000

Scope

Architectural Planning and Design, Interior Design, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection Engineering

Completion

March 2015

LEO A DALY designed a new corporate hangar for Zaxby’s Corporation at the Winder Barrow County Airport outside their headquarters complex in Athens Georgia. The project consists of a 19,000 SF, $2.7 million Group III hangar designed to hold a variety of aircraft including three Beachcraft 1900 or a Gulfstream V aircraft.

The north-facing hangar doors are remotely controlled anchored group bi-parting doors with polycarbonate vision windows that allow in the soft north light. The hangar bay includes service utilities for light maintenance operations. The hangar bay uses a gas fired radiant heating systems, an exhaust system, and two “Big Ass” fans to enhance air circulation. The hangar support spaces include:

• Pilot offices

• Large lobby gathering space

• Breakroom/kitchen

• Restrooms

• Pilots shower facility

• Pilots lounge and flight planning area

• Conference room

• Storage/shop area

Site work for the project included a new access road, new taxiway extension, aircraft ramp space, parking for 24 cars and a covered porte cochere drop off area on the landside for passengers.

US Coast Guard OPBAT (Operations Bahamas and Turks) Hangar

Great Inagua, Bahamas

Owner

United States Coast Guard Facilities

Design & Construction Center

Size

18,750 SF

Cost

$25,300,000

Scope

Full Architectural / Engineering Services

Completion

January 2013

Delivered design-build, LEO A DALY provided a Category 3 berthing hangar for two United States Coast Guard (USCG) HH-60 helicopters, with ancillary support structures including a four-bedroom modular barrack and a hazardous materials building. The scope of work included the demolition of the existing facility devastated by a recent hurricane and

construction of a 18,750-SF, two-bay hangar with 28 foot clear height. The project included a 5-ton bridge crane, high expansion foam fire suppression system, 400hz and 28volt DC power services, airframe washdown area, maintenance and shops, and staff support areas. In addition to the HH-60 helicopters, the hangar also accommodates the HH-65 Dolphin and the CASA CN-235 medium-range twin-engine transport plane.

The project utilizes photovoltaic arrays covering the roofs of the existing seven barracks and the one new barrack to offset the high cost of local utilities. It was designed to USGBC LEED certification standards.

Unique Challenges

The isolated location created numerous challenges with material delivery and experienced craftsmen. A unique precast concrete structural system was utilized to provide a durable, corrosion resistant, maintenance free facility that can withstand 150mph winds and debris. The system has concrete H pile foundations and columns with inserts of precast concrete panels. The four 28-foot high by 32-foot wide hangar doors are also constructed of precast concrete allowing the entire facility to withstand catastrophic storms. The double sloped steel truss roof structure is integrated with the precast concrete structure and clad with a 4-inch thick composite standing seam metal roof system.

Ellsworth AFB Main Fire / Crash Rescue Station

Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota

Owner Department of the Air Force

Size

32,300 SF

Cost

$6,300,000

Scope

Programming, Architecture, Engineering, Site Utilities, Interior Design Awards

2002 Facility Design Merit Award, Air Combat Command

2001 Facility Design Merit Award, US Air Force

2000 Concept Design Honor Award, Air Combat Command

The main fire/crash rescue station at Ellsworth Air Force Base is comprised of operational spaces to store and maintain 22 emergency response vehicles, living space for 23 on-duty staff and administration/training space to develop and manage personnel.

Designed to minimize response time, the facility is located adjacent to the flightline, midway between the Pride Hangar and Base Operations. Half of the apparatus bays have direct access to the flightline and the other half are on axis with Lemay Boulevard, the primary east/west linkage between the flightline and other base facilities.

The apparatus bays are used for maintenance on equipment and vehicles. The bays have an extensive equipment/vehicle exhaust removal system, and a 10-ton overhead crane and rail system. The bays also include maintenance shop areas for fire extinguishers, personal protective and oxygen equipment, supply and equipment inventory storage and control and electronic communication equipment.

Myrtle Beach International

Airport, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Owner Horry County Department of Airports

Size 32,300 SF

Cost

$6,000,000

Scope

Architecture, Construction Administration

Completion

December 2009

Myrtle Beach International Airport had an outdated ARFF in need of replacement and updating to the most current safety and operational standards. LEO A DALY served as a consultant for overall architectural programming, schematic design, design oversight, analysis of funding eligibility, and FAA coordination.

Project issues included phased project planning, considerations for future expansion, assembly of team specialists relating to adjacent fuel farm issues, and airspace analysis. Operations at the ARFF include provisions for water rescue services and vehicle maintenance. Facility design and construction will comply with the following FAA AC procedures and standards:

• 150/5220-4B - Water Supply Systems for Aircraft Fire & Rescue Protection

• 150/5210-15A - Airport Rescue & Firefighting Station Building Design

• 150/5070-6B - Airport Master Plans

• 150/5300-13 - Airport Design

• 150-5320-6D - Airport Paving Design & Evaluation

• 150/5320-5C - Surface Drainage Design

The project was delivered through a construction management process, with MB Kahn as the prime.

Greenville-Spartanburg

International Airport (GSP) Aircraft

Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility (ARFF)

Greer, South Carolina Owner Greenville-Spartanburg

International Airport

Size 24,000 SF

Cost $9,000,000

Scope

Architectural Design, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Electrical Design Services, Structural and Special Systems Design

Completion Date

October 2020

When Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) needed to replace its existing Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility (ARFF), they activated their on-call design services contract with WK Dickson, who partnered with LEO A DALY to design the new 24,000 square foot ARFF. The new facility replaces one that was built in 1962 and was a third of the size recommended for an airport like GSP. The department has 23 certified aircraft and rescue firefighters, 18 of whom are also emergency medical technicians, assigned to the ARFF to provide land and airside firefighting and emergency services.

The facility includes five drive-through apparatus bays housing 10 trucks, 10 private dorm rooms, training room, industrial kitchen, day room/ living area, fire administration offices, workshop, computer room, and support spaces for this land and airside emergency department. The ARFF was sited to allow dual access to both airside and landside with drives on both sides of the apparatus bay. The interior is designed to limit access by the general public, while granting access to the building occupant/ users via secured doorways. The ARFF’s design complements the surrounding campus structures, forming an integral part of the fabric for the overall airport.

Multiple filtration units are used to remove exhaust fumes, while the controlled ventilation system provides additional safety measures. Direct-fired infrared heaters are used to spot heat the apparatus bays, improving efficiency.

In addition to providing expanded creature comforts for the firefighters, the new ARFF is also better positioned closer to the middle of the runway in order to respond to emergencies on the runway and across the nearly 3,700-acre airport campus. GSP, which handles 2.6 million passengers each year, is served by six major airlines offering more than 100 total daily flights and serves as a major hub for air cargo. The new facility is credited with giving GSP the space and flexibility to meet GSP’s needs well into the future.

The project was funded through a combination of airport funds and monies received from an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Hangar 101 Repairs RFP Preparation, Naval Air Station (NAS)

Jacksonville, Florida

Owner Fleet Readiness Center

NAVFAC Southeast

Size

812,435 SF

Cost

$45,200,000

Scope

Design-Build RFP

Completion

January 2019 (design)

LEO A DALY was awarded a NAVFAC SE Task Order to complete a Design-Build RFP Package for the rehabilitation of existing Hangar 101 (WW II era), Naval Air Station (NAS). LEO A DALY prepared the package in accordance with NAVFAC Design-Build Masters, FC 1-300-09N Design Procedures, and the requirements within Whole Building Design Guide. The RFP includes specifications and plans for the new work.

Hangar 101 at NAS Jacksonville was originally built in 1940. Since then, it has had numerous additions and internal modifications reflecting changes in mission and equipment.

LEO A DALY conducted an on-site investigation of the existing facilities, met with key project stakeholders, and documented the entire process in a report to the government.

The RFP is for major repairs to the exterior and interior of the hangar. Exterior improvements include removing and replacing the original transite siding and windows. The roof will also be completely replaced including the existing wood decking. The interior of the hangar will be completely refurbished with new lights, heating system and fire protection system. The interior finishes of the hangar will be cleaned and repaired including the entire production floor. Several of the interior mezzanines will be renovated as potential bid options. The interior renovations will also address functional and ADA accessibility issues.

The renovation work is complicated by the duration requirement that the hangar will remain in use throughout the duration of the renovations. A temporary hangar will be constructed by the design-build contractor.

ATCT, TRACONS AND BASE BUILDINGS

Selected work

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower

Sacramento International Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower and Base Building

Sacramento, California

Owner

FAA - Western Service Area

Size

550-SF Control Cab

155 Foot Tower

9,700-SF Base Building

Cost

$31,034,000

Scope

Site Planning, Design, Construction

Documents, Full Architectural/Engineering Services

Completion

June 2015 (design)

This project involves a replacement airport traffic control tower and the establishment of an administrative base building at Sacramento International Airport. It includes site adaptations of a modified standard FAA Intermediate Activity Level Tower with a 155-foot tower and a base building following a modified standard floor plan for an FAA 9,000-SF administrative base building with a custom link.

The tower is a 12-sided polygon in plan, with the 550-SF control cab. The tower floor level is 136 feet above ground level. Insulated metal panels over a cast-in-place concrete wall structure form the building envelope. For maximum visibility, the control cab was designed to incorporate only four columns and uses a butt-glazed cab window system.

The base building combines the use of insulated precast concrete wall panels and insulated metal wall panels similar to the control tower. Both wall systems have continuous insulation, providing high R-values to minimize energy use.

A life-cycle cost comparison was carried out on three architectural, three structural, and three mechanical systems to consider initial costs, operating costs, and maintenance costs for the major systems and to determine which systems would best serve the airport and the FAA in the future.

Sustainable strategies include a photovoltaic field, geothermal HVAC, low-flow plumbing fixtures and the use of large window areas with interior light shelves for to push daylight deep into administrative office areas.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower

Sarasota, Florida Owner Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority

Size

525 SF Control Cab

9,000 SF Base Building

Cost

$16,023,156

Scope

Site Planning and Selection, Master Planning, Design, Construction

Documents, Full A/E Services

Completion

January 2018

LEO A DALY was selected to design a replacement airport traffic control tower and administrative base building. The successful design included site adaptations of a modified standard FAA Low Activity Level Tower with a 525 SF control cab and a base building following a standard floor plan for an FAA 9,000 SF administrative base building with a custom link.

The 10-sided polygon tower are integrated with the control cab. The tower floor level is 109 feet above ground level with precast concrete wall panels forming the building envelope.

A life-cycle cost comparison was carried out on three architectural, three structural, and three mechanical systems to consider initial costs, operating costs, and maintenance costs for the major systems and to determine which systems would best serve the airport and the FAA in the future.

Cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and steel frame structures were evaluated. Insulated sandwich-panel precast concrete was selected for cost, durability, wind and blast resistance, quality of finish, cost, and ease of construction.

For maximum visibility, the control cab was designed to incorporate only four columns and uses a butt-glazed cab window system. Insulated structural precast concrete panels were designed with interlocking edges to help ensure wind driven rain would be kept out of the building during a major storm or hurricane.

Oakland

Oakland, California

Owner Federal Aviation Administration, Western Pacific Region

Size

219 Feet (to Cab Floor)

13,000 SF Base Building

Cost

$34,025,686

Scope Design, Project Management, Construction

Documents including SWPPP

Completion

February 2015

Awards

2013 FAA National Award Winner for Sustainable Building Achievement

2014 DOT National Award Winner in Sustainable Buildings Achievement Category

Oakland International Airport is one of the country’s most sustainability-conscious airports in the country, and the first to receive LEED® Silver Certification for a passenger terminal. Now, its air traffic control tower is also a triumph of green design. This 219-foot tower and 13,000-SF base building is designed to LEED® Gold standards and includes photovoltaic, geothermal HVAC, and blast-resistant design.

The control tower employs the use of the SidePlate™ system for efficient seismic protection, as well as a blast-resistant panel system to provide additional anti-terrorism force protection. The site includes a bio-retention system and a rain water collection system for irrigation.

The roof of the two-story base building supports a photovoltaic system and also was designed as an antenna array. Parking shelters also support photovoltaic panels that were necessary to meet the requirements of LEED® Gold certification.

International Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower and Base Building

Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and TRACON

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Owner Federal Aviation Administration, Eastern Region

Size

132 Foot Tower

8,000 SF TRACON

Cost

$14,650,000

Scope

Master Planning, Design, Construction Documents, Full Architectural and Engineering Services

Completion

January 2012

Master planning, architectural design, and engineering services were provided by LEO A DALY for this 132-foot air traffic control tower (ATCT), and an 8,000-SF terminal radar approach control (TRACON) facility. The tower is located directly across the terminal providing best visual advantages for air traffic control operations. Due to the location of the new facilities (as dictated by the FAA), over 4,500 lineal feet of roads, water, sewer, electrical, cable, and communications lines were installed. Additionally, the airport security fencing and gate system for operations required re-design. All site engineering was coordinated with the airport’s future plans to add a major general aviation.

Unique Challenges

The site of the ATCT required research of current coal mining operations beneath the airport. The entire site exhibits no more than 12-36 inches of soil over rock/coal. The civil design provided alternatives for the roadway, water system, sewer system, fencing alignments, and pavement options.

Due to the remote location of the new facilities, over 4,500 lineal feet of roads, water, sewer, electrical, cable, and communications lines were installed. Existing airfield cabling and duct banks were evaluated for reuse, where possible, to control costs. Additionally, the airport security fencing and gate system for operations required re-design.

Fort Bliss Army Base, Air Traffic Control Tower

El Paso, Texas

Owner US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District

Size

97 Foot Tower 3,600 SF Base Building

Cost

$13,977,664

Scope Programming, Planning, Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, Sustainability

Completion

March 2017

LEO A DALY was selected by the US Army Corps of engineers-Fort Worth District, to design, develop the designbuild construction documents, and provide construction administration services for the new 10-story control tower and 3,600-SF administrative base building at the Fort Bliss Army Base.

This control tower is a critical element in the mission control of the Army Base and mission that includes the operation and control for the 1st Armored Division‘s 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 127th Aviation Support Battalion, made up of AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, and CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

The control tower also is responsible for air traffic control of a wide variety of other rotor and fixed-wing aircraft that participate in a variety of training and day-to-day aircraft mission critical operations. The project also includes a communications transmitter building and three remote transmitter receiver antennas.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Air Traffic Control

Tower Mesa, Arizona

Owner

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority

Size

194 foot tall tower

500 GSF control cab

Cost

$26,900,000

Scope

Architecture, engineering, FAA and NAVAIDS equipment selections/ procurement specifications, and independent cost estimation

Completion Date

March 2022

Partially funded under the FAA Contract Tower Program, this new ATCT replaces the a 1968-vintage tower originally constructed to serve the former Williams Air Force base airfield.

The 194-foot tall ATCT includes a 500 GSF control cab with a 164-feet AGL controller eye level, suitable for eight controller positions. The lower tower shaft portions are unoccupied, accommodating vertical circulation (egress stair tower and elevator) and various mechanical, electrical, communications, fire protection, and NAVAIDS utility risers. The upper tower shaft features a 2-story expanded occupied ring that houses various electronic and computer equipment spaces, a staff breakroom, meeting/training room, air traffic manager office, restrooms, mechanical/electrical and storage spaces. The stair tower is pressurized to facilitate occupant egress while preventing smoke during a fire event.

The tower’s seismically resistant 12-sided precast concrete shaft rests on an expanded concrete mat slab in turn mounted atop an augered cast reinforced concrete pile network. Intermediate floor slab and stair construction is also of precast design, with the upper tower expanded ring construction employing steel framing with insulated metal panel cladding and high-performance insulated glazing bands. Civil site work included regrading, paving, and native Arizona sustainable xeriscape landscaping, with a fence-secured site perimeter.

Ben Gurion International Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower

Tel Aviv, Israel

Owner

Israel Airport Authority

Size

297 Feet (To Cab Floor)

Cost

$12,000,000

Scope Planning; Architecture; Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering; Design and Technical Review and Consultation

Completion Date

2015

LEO A DALY was selected as the international airport traffic control tower technical and design expert to assist and oversee the design of the new 297 foot tall control tower for the Ben Gurion International Airport at Tel Aviv, Israel. As a member of the B. Pelleg Architects team, we provided guidance and technical expertise to help ensure that the design met international air traffic control tower design standards and requirements.

This unique design incorporates an asymmetrical circular plan reflecting architectural character and style that is consistent with the new Tel Aviv International Terminal. Designed as a high-security facility, this control tower is a collaboration of state-of-the-art systems, the latest air traffic control requirements, and specific functions unique to the Airport Authority and the local agencies involved in airport traffic control and security.

Minot AFB Air Traffic Control Tower and Base Operations Facility

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

Owner US Army Corps of Engineers

Size

17,106 SF Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

10,281 SF Base Operations Facility

Cost

$6,621,500 ATCT

$5,159,950 Base Ops

Scope Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Support Services

Completion Date

July 2013

As the design lead on this designbuild project with Mason and Hangar, LEO A DALY developed the design and construction documents for two replacement buildings: an ATCT and Base Ops Facility.

The ATCT is 10,281 SF, divided between nine occupied levels, including office and training areas and a control cab simulator. A 100-ft tall (to cab floor) control tower allows for 360 degrees of unobstructed views.

The BaseOps houses 17,106-SF of office and training areas divided between two occupied levels. Level 2 overlooks the entry lobby, and an accessible Roof Terrace provides added value and amenities to the users. As a replacement facility, the new Base Ops allows for increased technology, flexible support spaces and more efficient uses of energy and resources.

Both buildings are LEED® Silver certified. Each building was designed to comply with Air Force requirements, antiterrorism and force protection, progressive collapse, blast resistance and northern, cold climate constraints.

Toledo Express Airport, Air Traffic Control Tower and Base Building

Toledo, Ohio

Owner

Federal Aviation Administration – Great Lakes Region

Size

133-Foot Tower

9,600-SF Base Building

Cost

$10,972,860

Scope

Site Planning and Site Selection, Master Planning, Design, Construction

Documents, Full Architectural/Engineering Services

Completion Date

September 2012 (design)

LEO A DALY participated in the site selection, safety risk management, design, and A/E services for a 133-foot air traffic control tower (ATCT), and a 9,600-SF base building at the Toledo Express Airport.

Due to the close proximity of the airport terminal access road, this tower and base building required extensive blast analysis and blast hardening. The standard design was modified to incorporate features desired by the local FAA to meet local needs. The ATCT shaft was designed out of insulated sandwich-panel precast concrete panels. The precast panels also were designed with interlocking edges to resist winddriven rain and help ensure water-tight construction. The upper level insulated metal panels were backed-up by highstrength, explosive-resistant concrete panels to meet AT/FP requirements. The cab roof and walkway were designed to drain externally to eliminate bringing roof drains through the building, therefore eliminating the possibility of water leakage in the equipment rooms.

The small site required close coordination and security integration to allow access to the AOA while maintaining routine operation of services for the ATCT, as well as the operation of adjacent functions.

The construction documents were submitted to the FAA Central Service Area and the Toledo Port Authority in November 2012.

Opa Locka Air Traffic Control Tower

Opa Locka, Florida

Owner Miami Dade County

Size

193 Feet (to cab floor)

Cost

$11,098,000

Scope Planning, Programming, Design, Construction Documents, Construction Administration

Completion Date

October 2012

As a subconsultant to the civil engineering firm of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., LEO A DALY was selected to develop the design and construction documents and construction administration for this 193-foot tall (to cab floor) control tower and 3,000-SF administrative base building for the Miami Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) at the Opa-locka Florida Executive Airport.

LEO A DALY provided all design and engineering services for this control tower and base building, with the exception of the civil engineering. Due to the size of the Opa-Locka Airport, this contract tower was planned for considerable eventual growth in operations. The tower was designed to meet extreme coastal winds that plague the Miami coastal area during hurricane season.

The tower and base building were both designed in structural precast concrete panels. The exterior colors were selected to be compatible with the surrounding architecture.

Long Island MacArthur Airport, Airport Traffic Control Tower and Base Building

Ronkonkoma, New York

Owner

Federal Aviation Administration-Eastern Region

Size

129-Foot Tower

8,000-SF Administrataive Base Building

Cost $16,412,000

Scope

Programming, Planning, Design and Construction Documents (including: Architecture, Landscape Architecture; Civil; Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, and Structural Engineering; Interior Design)

Completion

March 2011

LEO A DALY provided planning, design, and engineering services for the new MacArthur Airport control tower, the base building, and access roadway. The scope included siting studies as well as one- and two-story schemes for a new 8,000-SF administrative base building. Construction staging and parking studies were completed to allow the existing facility to remain operational while the new building was under construction just a few feet away.

The new FAA Low Activity Level Standard ATCT design was modified and site adapted. The new base building was designed to meet the rigorous site constraints of MacArthur Airport. The building also was designed to be blast resistant to meet ATFP requirements.

Specific site security features included a complete relocation of the entrance drive to include the relocation and reuse of existing gates and the introduction of vertical lift gates with card reader access. Pedestrian gates were introduced to the site with proximity card readers. In addition to providing infrastructure design, the LEO A DALY team designed and specified the complete security monitoring system to include cameras, locks, controls, key cards, and multiple-location monitoring and control.

The complete tower, from the control cab floor down, was designed in pre-cast concrete for easy and quick erection and blast resistance. The base building was designed in foam-formed cast-in-place concrete for blast resistance and energy efficiency.

Grand Forks Air Force Base, ATCT and RAPCON

Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota

Owner US Army Corps of Engineers

Size

118 Feet (to cab floor)

7,000 SF RAPCON

Cost

$13,000,000

Scope

Requirements Document, Programming; Conceptual Design; Design-Build Drawing; and Specifications, including 35 Percent Construction Documents to Support

Design-Build RFP

Completion Date

December 2010

Award

Air Mobility Command, 2009 Design Awards, Concept Design

LEO A DALY designed and developed design-build bridging documents for this 118-foot air traffic control tower and twostory, 11,000-SF radar approach control center.

The scope included assessment of existing facilities and operations, developing the requirements document, programming, conceptual design, as well as limited drawings, design-build specifications, and follow-on oversight during the final design for this project.

The project is a collocated air traffic control tower and radar approach control facility for Grand Forks Air Force Base. The facility is equipped with cab simulation, five active radar positions, and two training positions, computer-based instruction, administrative offices, and duty-ready breakrooms. The facility includes an interactive virtual reality simulated air traffic control cab in the base building for air traffic control training.