b'12 IAHTERMINALSfrom the existing Terminal E and an adjacent parking garage toorientation, limited sense-of-place and wayfinding challenges create a completely redesigned international processing facility. Thenavigating between old and new buildings. new Ticketing Lobby not only supports international operations butWhen Fentress Architects handed off the concept design to also integrates with Terminal Es broader functions for the airport.HOK and Page, it was important for them to maintain continuity The facility designed by HOK and Page stayed largely true tofor components such as interior finishes, fixed casework and the original programming and planning developed by Fentress,furnishings. Custom color schemes, seating options and designs which emphasized efficiency and a centralized check-infor ticket counters and gate podiums were carried throughout the experience. To make room for the additional 250,000 square feetterminal and D Concourse. Consistent wayfinding elements were of terminal space, Houston Airports reconfigured a section of thealso integrated to ensure smooth transitions between all airport IAH Terminal C/D/E Garage. terminals.The primary goal of the IAH TerminalThe six new gates in the renovated and expanded Terminal Redevelopment Program design wasD-West can accommodate both wide-body and narrow-body to create a cohesive design with aaircraft. The configuration supports six large, wide-body jetsrecognizable identity while improving theideal for international flights to Europe and Latin Americaand passenger experience, increasing capacitythe gates can also convert to handle up to 10 narrow-body and streamlining operations. Prior toaircraft. This allows IAH to efficiently serve larger planes [IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program],during peak travel banks and shift to smaller aircraft, including international flights operated out of bothCURTIS W. FENTRESS international 737s and even domestic flights, during off-peak terminals D and E, resulting in varied levels oftimes. Its a really flexible build, Szczesniak emphasizes. service, capacity and passenger experience, explains Curtis W.Future-proofing the Terminal E airside project was another key Fentress, the firm principal in charge of design. Consequently,focus. The design team planned not only for current systemstravelers encountered limited views of the outdoors and airfield,like self-service check-in and advanced security screeningbut lack of daylight in the terminals, solar issues due to concourse BNANashville IAHHoustonTHE LEADER IN AIRPORT DESIGNfentressarchitects.comDENDenver MCOOrlando May | June 2025AirportImprovement.com'