b'54 AZA TERMINALSfitted out with more than 300 seats to serve as a fully insulated, temperature-controlled holdroom space for three active aircraft gates. In about 12 weeks, we built out a fully functional terminal, Assante reports, noting that critical tie-ins for security cameras, life safety equipment and fire alarm systems were performed during off-hours or between flight banks to minimize interruptions. After the temporary structure was in place, crews demolished the existing facilities to make way for new construction. Passenger AmenitiesThe design concept for the terminal addition is a walk through the desert. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls highlight outdoor areas where travelers can enjoy fresh air and the Arizona sun. Connecting pathways were designed to meander in the pattern of a desert wash. An expansive mural depicts the nearby Superstition Mountains, and a live saguaro cactus was relocated to remind travelers theyre in the Sonoran Desert. As hoped, the saguaro has become a popular photo opportunity for travelers.The new terminal features colors and textures of the Sonoran Desert New concessions include Panera Bread and First Jet Market, and nearby Superstition Mountains. a combination news/gift shop and grab-and-go food retailer. Uniting People and Place Through Design(612) 874-4102, epeterson@alliiance.us, alliiance.com Barkley Regional Airport, New Terminal in association with PFGW and CHAMay | June 2024AirportImprovement.com'