b'48 COU TERMINALSArtwork, updated seating and natural light create an entirely new feel inside the terminal.PHOTO: BURNS & MCDONNELLShowcasing Art and HistoryArtwork is incorporated throughout the building, thanks to the citys Percent for Art program, which requires 1% of the cost for new construction or renovation projects to be used for site-specificpublic art. The hand sanitizing fixture Two large wall-mounted ring sculptures created by local artist that is built to last Chris Morrey are displayed in the lobby. The work, titled Returning, was inspired by the cyclical nature of days, seasons and years, and resonates with concepts of leaving, returning and repetition. Also in the main hall, a sculpture called Columbia Crossing hangs overhead. The aluminum and glass piece by David Griggs features hand-painted images of local landscapes and legacies. On a large blank wall at the north end, the project team wanted something unique for travelers to enjoy while waiting at the ticketing counter. So the city issued a call for artists and selected Jane Mudd to paint a massive mural depicting the Missouri countryside. Mudd included the Katy Trail, which stretches across the state, and many other natural features of the region and state. RS&H Lead Designer Frank Gratton notes that the natural beauty of the Missouri River and Columbias role as an American crossroad influenced much of the artwork as well as terminal design itself. SCAN TO SCHEDULEA PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION While in line at the TSA checkpoint, travelers can enjoy a display of photos from the Boone County Historical Societys Woods-BadgerFRANK GRATTON+1 (512) 965-7687|Vaask.com|info@vaask.com Aviation Collection. The power of storytelling is evident in the memorabilia wall, Gratton notes. July | August 2023AirportImprovement.com'