“Boston is one of the most elegant and welcoming cities in the world,” said Vidal, also luis vidal + architects founding partner, in a statement. “It was important to our entire design team that these words become part of the DNA of Logan’s new Terminal E."

He added: "The result is a bold, striking building designed with sustainable principles and focused on providing a unique, comfortable and healthy environment for passengers and workers alike.”

Boston-based Suffolk Construction served as construction manager on the project. Sam Sleiman, its executive vice president of national transportation operations, and former director of capital programs and environmental affairs at the Massachusetts Port Authority, called the project "a beacon that welcomes international travelers to Boston and represents the airport of the future."  

Sleiman said the project team overcame several challenges to transform "this sophisticated and iconic design vision into reality.” These include  the pandemic disruptions and working in an active airport. That in turn demanded heightened levels of collaboration, transparency and planning among stakeholders.

Targeting LEED Gold certification, the design team says it "used extensive modeling” to “sensibly manage solar gain" to maximize daylight throughout the year. The team also integrated photovoltaic glass.

For resilience, the terminal's critical infrastructure is elevated above the flood plain. The roof and building envelope go beyond code minimums to withstand snow, ice, rainwater and high winds from a 500-year storm.

“Massport conceived the new Terminal E as a modern, iconic, international terminal that elevates Logan airport’s reputation for providing an enhanced passenger experience,” said Terry Rookard, a principal architect and senior vice president at AECOM.