b'22 BNA TERMINALSPHOTO: MATT SHOOTS FOR GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY confidence in the design-build team and high expectations, which led to creative solutions to complex design and construction challenges, he explains. The design-build team also worked to bring on personnel with experience, ingenuity and passion for delivering an exceptional project, Palmer adds.Ochsner, from Fentress Architects, says that large, complex projects like BNAs new Grand Lobby benefit from long-term planning with room for adjustments when needed. The Airport Authority had an aggressive project vision and selected the progressive design-build approach to each project. This approach provided for a very fast-paced design and construction schedule with each BNA Visionproject, he notes. Alternative design options were developed and approved in weekly design meetings with the Airport Authority, which enabled the team to develop design packages and procure materials early. A pedestrian bridge connects the terminal and parking garage.Other airports interested in adding large-scale multimedia displays should approach such projects with an architects goals. We were able very early on to have an inclusive processperspective to ensure that artistic content is integrated seamlessly to align all of the various goals, agendas and constraints thatwith other on-screen material (such as flight information and happen in a large airport and develop a real clarity of purpose, heclocks) and the surrounding architecture. Every passenger reflects. That early alignment and stakeholder group ownershipjourney is different, so diversify your content, Duverneix also was critical and ultimately led to where we are today, which is aadvises. For instance, use a blend of docu-style live action, successful transformation of the entire airport. computer-generated media and interactive technology. And the Meier, from Burns Engineering, says that airport teams need toaction doesnt always have to be slow-paced.have a specific objective and communicate it to the designers andKeelor adds that it is important to budget ample time for builders. BNA had a clear vision, and I think that gave everyonecontent creation, testing and commissioning. As with most any involved in this long, complex project a focus, he reasons. Andproject, it is essential to not cut corners when designing the end it really provides a sense of accomplishment when it becomesproduct, he says. The greater the level of detail in the design, reality! the greater the success of on-time/in-budget deliverables.Speaking on behalf of Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Palmer contends that even with a common vision and senseComing Upof purpose, success can only happen when airport leadershipHaving its new Grand Lobby in operation is a major milestone for is committed to building something unique. The airport hadBNA, but more projects are still underway. An additional terminal garage will open this spring, and the rest of the new International Arrivals Facility and marketplace and Checked Baggage Inspection and Baggage Handling Systems a satellite concourse are slated to Checkpoint Passenger and Property Screening Systems open this fall. The on-site Hilton Hotel Master Planning Installation and Integration Services and its plaza are on track to open by System Design Testing and Commissioning Support year-end. Construction Administration Third-Party Testing Looking further ahead, another major program is being developed to accommodate escalating growth and passenger demands through more construction and renovation. Named New Horizon, this program includes plans to expand two more concourses, add an air freight facility, VTCs Arlington, Tximprove the terminal roadways and Airport Integration Test Lab implement further upgrades to elevate We Are Hiring! the overall traveler experience. The estimated cost for New Horizon is VTC is seeking qualied Project Managers for Baggage Handling and Aviation Passenger Security Projects. $1.4 billion, with projected completion Please send resumes to: kdickerson@vtc.us.comin late 2028. 3751 New York Avenue, Suite 140Arlington, Texas 76014USAT. 817-557-5600 www.vtc.us.comMay | June 2023AirportImprovement.com'