b'TERMINALSLNK 53the space for airport or community meetings. Previously, thefrom Zoeftig was selected for the airports airport authority had to use outside facilities for its board meetings.holdrooms and various other terminal spaces. A viewing area near the new conference room offers travelers, theirOver the products lifetime, its going to cost families and the general public a place to watch planes take offLNK very little to keep their seating looking as and land. good as the day it was installed, says Martin Sharp, senior regional director of Zoeftig.Accommodating Features To create visual harmony, Alliiance Promoting equitable access is a core design philosophy forarchitects, Zoeftig and LNK worked togetherMARTIN SHARPAlliiance, and one its leadership feels strongly about. Meyerto coordinate the colors of upholstery and metallic structure explains that one key aspect is providing seating options tofinishes. Although the seating is designed to create visual accommodate different body types and preferences. Anotherharmony, the design teams coordinated upholstery, colors and guiding design principle is helping travelers personalize their airportmetallic finishes to complement the new terminals architecture experience based on their constantly changing wants and needs.and provide a calming feel for passengers. This is achieved with At LNK, that meant providing charging bars to accommodate worka seating product that is fully tested and certified for heavy-duty or play on portable electronics; a wide variety of seating typesairport use.and arrangements in holdrooms; and power outlets integrated into all seating to ensure maximum convenience. Even thoughThe in-seat power modules from Zoeftig feature intelligent the building had good bones, sitting in the gate hold before wasdevice recognition, which charges electronics as quickly as more like being in a bus station, Peterson remarks. It really ispossible and tailors the power output to match the specific needs hospitality-focused now. of any given device, supporting smart charging and providing LNK with future-proofing against technological advancements. The When choosing furniture, the teams primary considerationspower modules are purposely designed for the airport market were focused on comfort and aesthetic appeal in addition to easyand manufactured with durability in mind, says Sharp. We know maintenance requirements and affordability. Zenky Plus seatingour Boost units will get a lot of use from passengers, so they There is currently a workforce shortage demanding aviation professionalsincluding pilots, air traffic controllers, engineers and mechanicsin unprecedented numbers. In fact, the skills youll learn at Vaughn have never been in greater demand. Opportunities are endless and compensation is at an all-time high. How can you make the most of these opportunities? Start with an education from Vaughn Collegean institution with an excellent reputation, experienced faculty, state-of-the-art training facilities and an extensive employer network to help prepare you for your future career.SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VAUGHN STUDENTS SECURE CAREERS TOUR TODAY WITH TOP INDUSTRY EMPLOYERSVISIT VAUGHN.EDU OR EMAIL US ATSpaceX Delta Air Lines TeslaADMITME@VAUGHN.EDULockheed Martin United Airlines Whirlpool BoeingNASA Northrop GrummanENGINEERING|TECHNOLOGY|MANAGEMENT|AVIATIONAirportImprovement.comSeptember 2024'