b'TERMINALSLAX 9Terminal 3 was the oldest terminalLAXs busy north airfield. For LAWA, within the Central Terminal Area at LAXit was important for the connector to PHOTO: LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS AND DELTAand had not been renovated in decades.be durable, sustainable and resilient. Delta had been in Terminal 5 previouslyRegarding the look, but recognized that relocating to theinspiration was drawn north side of the airport would providefrom the airports more opportunity for expansion andexisting architectural better connection to its partner carrierslanguage and and TBIT. In 2016 to 2017, Delta movedmaterials, reinforcing from Terminal 5 to terminals 2 and 3 inconnectivity and preparation for the consolidation andunification of theBEN ANSTISSconstruction work.campus. We didnt Delta Vicewant to just do a glass box, remarks Ben President of LosAnstiss, an associate principal with Arup. So it has these cool picture windows that Angeles and Global Sales West Scottframe views of Los Angeles. Santoro saysThe structure connects the third level that redevelopingof Terminal 3 and mezzanine level of terminals 2 and 3TBIT, with moving walkways in both was essential toSCOTT SANTORO directions. Passengers can take a break giving Angelenos theand just enjoy the views while transferring airport experience they deserve. Thebetween terminals or accelerate their Sky Way program gave Delta and LAWApace by continuing to walk on the moving the opportunity to deliver an airportconveyor.experience that is modern, efficient andAlthough the area where the terminal focused on customer ease, he says. Theconnector was built had been open program combined areas for check-in,above ground, below ground was ticketing, baggage claim and securityanother story. The site required careful into a single interconnected complexacoordination from the civil and other big change from the previous separateengineering teams to avoid existing structures. Additionally, the projectutility conflicts. The includes a comprehensive renovation,structural engineers including updated concessions,had to get very In addition to the new passengersignificantly expanded restroom capacity walkway to/from TBIT, Terminal 3 nowcreative with their and more seating.foundations in features connections in its two vertical cores that will enable passengers toThe $2.3 billion project was fundedtrying to ensure access LAXs Automated People Moverjointly by LAWA and Delta. Thethat we could build (APM), which is expected to comepartnership with Delta has been reallythis, specifies JeffJEFF BRUNSWIGonline this year. When its completed,positive, Mestas remarks. The pairBrunswig, operations passengers coming from the APM will beteamed up with global sustainablemanager at Hensel Phelps. It was an able to drop their bags and proceed rightdevelopment consultancy Arup asamazing job by the whole team. In to the TSA checkpoint.engineer of record and design teamthe end, there were zero utility strikes lead, Hensel Phelps for construction andby the construction team, despite the As the executive directly overseeingGensler for architecture.STV and S&Pextraordinarily complex site.LAWAs overarching $30+ billion CapitalConstruction, in a joint venture, provided Improvement Program, Mestas plays aIn addition to increasing passenger project and program management,mobility, the terminal connector was crucial role in reshaping LAX. The firstincluding specific elements such as phase of the program (which includes thedesigned and built to carry a future tenant moves and managing installationbaggage handling system under the Delta Sky Way project) started in 2018of the new baggage handling system. with $15 billion; and the second phasestructure that runs from terminals 1, 2 began in 2022. The Delta Sky Way projectand 3 all the way to TBIT. The airport is The Final Link also in the process of adding a public includes a new headhouse for terminalsThe new Terminal 3 connector that is 2 and 3, replacing the entire Terminal 3landside plaza beneath the connector a part of the Delta Sky Way project isthat will allow travelers to get fresh concourse and completely renovating thean elevated walkway that stretches original 1961 satellite building.air before their flights. It is slated for 592 feet, featuring expansive views ofcompletion in mid-2024. AirportImprovement.comJanuary | February 2024'