fentress architects to modernize los angeles LAX airport

the progression of the wavy roof
image © fentress architects, 2008 | los angeles world airports

the conceptual plans for updating the west side of the tom bradley international terminal, and construction of
a new midfield concourse at los angeles international airport, will be designed by fentress architects.
the plans to modernize the LAX, the fifth busiest airport in the world, includes a two-level bridge which will offer
train rides on the lower level, or automated pedestrian walks on the upper level. the split-level design will provide
lounges at either end of the bridge, welcoming visitors with north and south facing views of the city.

the construction will include flat-seam, stainless steel stretched over column-free structures, glass curtain walls

and centralized security. inspired by the pacific ocean, the rooftops are meant to appear like rhythmic waves
breaking on the shore. the wave-like roof is also meant to reduce glare from the building's south-west side,
while trying to utilize as much natural light as possible.


the new bridge will span across the airport providing access to different parts of the terminal
image © fentress architects, 2008 | los angeles world airports


image © fentress architects, 2008 | los angeles world airports


sketches of the airy interior and two-level bridge
image © fentress architects, 2008 | los angeles world airports

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