TheSquare Episode 18 · Designing the Gateway to Los Angeles · w/ Brent Kelley & Marie Pistor

The Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) is a multi-billion-dollar modernization program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), considered the largest public works program in the history of the City of Los Angeles. In this episode of TheSquare, Brandon Carmichael speaks with Brent Kelley, Corgan's Aviation Managing Principal, and Marie Pistor, Corgan's Project Manager for LAX MSC, on their design process and how they achieved its unique design and theme.

As the gateway to the city of Los Angeles, the design goal was to create an elegant and sophisticated structure that complements the Brandley West building. MSC was designed from the inside out to create a reflection of the surrounding city. The interior finishes and colors were selected inspired by its location and are based on the urban fabric that is the signature of Los Angeles. Using local influences, colors, and materials, the main entry point honors the downtown area. As you move through the concourse, the groupings of gate lounges are modeled after the neighborhoods of the area including the beach cities and the inland empire. Taking design cues from the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the original architecture was designed with a coastal city in mind representing a big wave as it is breaking onshore. The new concourse roof is a continuation of this idea emulating a ripple or swell in the ocean, forming the next wave to arrive. From virtual reality walkthroughs with the clients to projecting the natural daylight in the concourse, Brent and Marie dive into the subtle design details that not only make tribute to this global metropolis but also scale the complexities of the environment for a better, more human experience.

 

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