b'ARTSCAPES BNA 65Recycling at its FinestWhen Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) wasI was very happy to see it repurposed, remarks Gary Martelli, in the design phase of modernizing Terminal 3, architectsmanager and curator of the Phoenix Airport Museum. It really fits couldnt bear the thought of a wrecking ball crashingwell with the terminals new aesthetic. through the stained glass in the ceiling above the main escalators. SoThe use of dalle de verre (thick slab glass) and a strong metal they integrated the stunning feature into plans for the new building. matrix likely helped the artwork enjoy a second life rather than Instead of simply moving the artwork as a whole, DWLtragically ending up as construction waste. Its more durable Architects changed its orientation from horizontal to verticaland substantial than standard stained glass, so it was able to and reconfigured most of the 1,400-square-foot structure intowithstand the move, Martelli explains. a corner wall that provides a creative wayfinding element on theLike many of PHXs other 1,000+ permanent pieces, the north arrivals curb. Designers did, however, maintain the samestained-glass wall is displayed before the security checkpoint. We symmetrical composition of the original work created by Scottsdaleactually get a lot of people who come to the airport just for the artist Ken Toney back in 1979. And before anything was changed,art, Martelli notes. Museum personnel assist community outreach the airport consulted Toney. After his work was unveiled in its newstaff during general airport tours, and online maps provide detailed iteration, the aging artist said it was rewarding to know that hisitineraries for self-guided tours that focus exclusively on artwork. children and grandchildren could enjoy it for years to come. Compendiums include viewing tips such as hints for finding hidden The relocated work is backlit to showcase its intricate detail,messages in the terrazzo floors and explanations of the symbolism and PHX added a guard rail to keep people (especially children)in various sculptures, murals and other exhibits. a safe distance from the glass edges that Toney chipped andNow in its 35th year, Phoenix Airport Museum is one of the faceted to increase light refraction.oldest and most extensive in the industry. Improve winterproductivity with the best products and services in the industryLiquid Potassium Acetate Product Liquid Potassium Formate ProductSAE AMS1435D SAE AMS1435DTHE Solid Sodium Formate Product Unique Patented Liquid TechnologyS C I E N C E SAE AMS1431E SAE AMS1435DVisit us at www.nasi-tm.comOF 800.622.4877, Ext. 310nasi_cs@nasindustrial.comDE-ICING 2021Nachurs Alpine Solutions.All rights reserved.AirportImprovement.comNovember | December 2023'