The Steel City, Three Rivers, Carnegie Museum of Art, and The Terrible Towel — these are just a few things that might come to mind when one thinks of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Paul Hoback, Chief Development Officer/Executive Vice President of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, is striving to add to that list of memorable things about the city by redesigning the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Unlike the previous design, the new terminal is inspired by the city of Pittsburgh. “Today, there are many airlines that use the facility, so the airport should represent the region and serve as the front door,” Hoback said. The Allegheny County Airport Authority is serious about this desire. They gathered the design team and took them on a three-day cultural immersion to understand Pittsburgh on a deeper level. The team decided to focus on three elements — nature, technology, and community. The design was developed with the goal of incorporating these elements.
Read more at Constructioneer.
Originally published: October 1, 2024
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