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The PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment in Portland, Oregon is an expansion of the existing Portland International Airport which doubled its square footage and passenger handling capability, allowing PDX to serve up to 35 million passengers annually. The 9-acre footprint of the new space features 20 concessions spaces with regional partner tenants, dining and stadium seating, 72 full size trees and over 5,000 plants. The goal was to create a relaxing travel experience that echoes Portland’s walkable tree-lined neighborhoods and parks, easing the stress of air travel.
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Scopes: Light-gauge metal framing, drywall, insulation, firestopping, plaster, AWB, ACT, coatings, mass plywood panels
WPI played a large part in transforming the previous PDX terminal into the warm, expansive terminal it now is. The intricate stadium seating framing at the center of the new space provides a welcoming place for travelers to linger and relax pre-security. To preserve the open, light filled setting, the integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are hidden by rectangular cassettes assembled from mass plywood panels. As part of the largest mass timber project ever undertaken, WPI finish stained, shipped, and installed 120 Mass Plywood Panels, many measuring more than 30 feet in length and weighing over 2,000 pounds. WPI knew from the beginning this was going to be a challenging yet rewarding project that we will look back on and be proud of for years to come.
The project had several challenges that are typical of airport projects, including inflexible deadlines set by the airline partners and working around the public to accommodate travelers. However, that didn’t stop our team from coming together and exhausting all options to complete the project safely and within schedule, including working more than 2,000 hours of overtime. As a result, the renovated PDX Terminal Core has become a benchmark for airport design and construction.
