Domestic Terminal, Phoenix, AZ USA

The design proposal for the new domestic terminal at Phoenix airport will enhance and expand the airports domestic and cargo operations with a dedicated facility. The airport is located 3 miles (4.8km) east of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The airport serves as a hub for American Airlines and a base for Southwest Airlines and is Arizona's largest and busiest airport. The new terminal will house 18 new gates, along with shops, restaurants and cafes, adding 130,000 sqft to the final concourse. In addition, the terminal will house enhanced, dedicated cargo processing facilities. The four-level design maximises transparency at the entrance and for views out across the taxi and runway areas, allowing travellers to view airport activities. The opaque cladding is comprised of a zinc metal sheet, which helps to shield the internal environment from the high external temperatures by reflecting solar radiation and helping to reduce the HVAC load. Newtecnic developed the architectural structural engineering and facade engineering design concept, including development of the facade systems.