Boston Logan International Airport, ranked as one of the worst airports in the nation for convenience and congestion, is about to give its international terminal a facelift. AECOM and luis vidal + architects were selected by the Massachusetts Port Authority to provide architectural and engineering design for 400,000 square feet of new and renovated space, said the prime consultant and engineer/architect of record in a Feb. 9 news release.
The project, seeking LEED GOLD, will include significant renovations to the 44-year-old terminal’s international arrivals and customs hall, utilizing a combination of roof and window designs to maximize natural light and efficiency. The curving red roof is designed to follow the sun’s path, with two north-facing skylights shaped like eyelashes to protect the interior from direct sun exposure. On its south side, the roof will reveal a number of openings that face downtown Boston.