b'TERMINALSSRQ9FACTS&FIGURES Project: Terminal ExpansionStructure: Ground Boarding FacilityLocation: Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport, in FLOwner/Operator: Sarasota Manatee Airport AuthoritySize of Expansion: 75,300 sq. ft.Approx. Cost: $120 millionFunding: $66 million in FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds & Airport Improvement Program grants; $13 million from FL Dept. of Transportation; $21.5 million in state PHOTO: GRESHAM SMITHlegislative appropriations; $22 million from airportConstruction: April 2022Dec. 2024Key Components: 5 ground-boarding gates; 4-lane security checkpoint; food/beverage & retail concessions; enhanced seating; nursing room for mothers; service animal relief areas; mens and womens restrooms and family/companion restrooms with adult changing tablesvia an elevated connection that runscheckpoint with new equipment. RubberPrime Design Consultant (Architecture, Interior behind the existing ticketing lobby andflooring was specified to provide greaterDesign, Wayfinding): Gresham Smithinto the double-height connector hall.comfort for TSA employees who stand forConstruction Manager: DeAngelis Diamond in This provision was developed to providelong periods, compared to the terrazzopartnership with Magnum Buildersseamless connectivity between ticketingused in circulation areas. The flexibleCivil Engineering, Landscape Architecture & and a consolidated central securityflooring also allows for easy modificationsStructural Engineering: AECOM checkpoint when passenger demandif/when TSA equipment changes.Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire increases further. While there is noDesigners avoided high-cost materialsProtection & Fire Alarm Engineering: TLC timeline set for this next phase, Piccolobecause the airport may eventually switchEngineering Solutionssays SRQ will continue to assess theto a consolidated checkpoint elsewhere.Special Systems (including Low-Voltage & IT): need based on growth.Passengers exit the security checkpointArora Engineersinto a connector hall with ample daylight,Architectural & Interior Design Services: MLM-Design Considerations thanks to 30-foot-high walls of windowsMartin Architects Inc.When developing a concept for the newon the north and east sides as well asStructural Engineering: Bennett & Pless Inc.facility, the design team focused on thelight monitors incorporated into the roof.Seating: Vitraairports pride in making the existingArchitects ensured clear sightlines toTerrazzo: David Allen Co. terminal a welcoming environment withgates, restrooms, concessions and airfield an emphasis on customer service andviews. The open design allows travelersCarpet: Tarkettconvenience. Matt Wilson, senior architect/ to quickly assess their surroundings,Rubber Flooring: Noraproject manager with Gresham Smith,determine wait times, find seating andInterior Wall Panels / Glass Panels: Forms & explains that designers worked to createplan their next steps. Everything isSurfacesa similar warm, sophisticated feeling in theimmediately apparent, explains JessicaCasework: Fish Constructionarchitecture and interiors of Concourse A,Smith, interior design principal withConcourse A Boarding Ramps, ADA-Compliant along with SRQs trademark branding andGresham Smith. Information is givenRamps: Timberline GSElogo color. That was something we wereto the passenger as soon as they comeConcourse A Boarding Stairs: Clyde Machines very intentional about, Wilson remarks,through that checkpoint. Ground Power Units: ITW GSEadding that the Airport Authority stressed the importance of travelers knowing thatBontrager predicts that departingPre-Conditioned Air: ITW GSEtheyre in Sarasota.travelers will especially appreciate theGate/Flight Software: AeroCloud Systems apron and airfield views. Theyll be ableKey Benefits: Increased passenger capacity; increased Located just off the ticketing lobby,to eat at the concessions while watching Concourse A has its own securitygate capacity & operational flexibility; enhanced passenger aircraft pulling in and out, he says.experience AirportImprovement.comMarch | April 2025'