nuovo terminal JetBlue a New York

[aggiano]

GENSLER TO DESIGN JETBLUE TERMINAL FOR JFK

August 5, 2004, NEW YORK, NY—An agreement between JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was approved yesterday for a new terminal at JFK International Airport, to be designed by Gensler... Architecture, Design & Planning Worldwide. The 625,000-square-foot terminal will have 26 contact gates with a projected 20 million passengers passing through a year. Construction is slated to begin in the fall of 2004 for a projected opening in 2008. Gensler is building and interior architect, Ammann & Whitney is the structural engineer, Arup is MEP engineer and Design Coordinator, and BNP Associates is the baggage handling consultant.

"JetBlue takes its customers across the country for as little as $99, and they do it in style. So for their new terminal at JFK International Airport, JetBlue wanted a building that reflected their commitment to service and efficiency," said David Epstein, Gensler's Design Principal for the project.

The new structure's trim, low profile creates a respectful background to the former TWA terminal just opposite. However, the new design is also distinguished from the soaring concrete curves of the old terminal with geometric lines and a taut metal and glass enclosure that create a contemporary feel.

JetBlue customers will approach the new terminal via a new departures roadway or a bridge extension from the Airtrain station. After proceeding through ticketing and security areas, passengers will continue to the junction of three concourses where the "marketplace will offer a variety of food choices to take on board in addition to places to relax and dine before taking off.

"New York City is a very important market for us," said Richard Smyth, Vice President of Redevelopment with JetBlue. "Working with Gensler to create a JFK terminal that truly serves our customers is a wonderful milestone for JetBlue."

"This is a post-9/11 design that not only accommodates the latest security requirements but also creates an enjoyable and humane experience for passengers in this new era of air travel," said Bill Hooper, Gensler's Managing Principal for the project and an aviation security expert with the firm. "With a design focusing on efficiency of movement and operational ease, the new terminal evokes JetBlue's commitment to customer service."

Gensler...Architecture, Design & Planning Worldwide is a leading global design, planning and strategic consulting firm, with 1700 people and offices in 25 cities. Gensler received recognition from the prestigious Business Week / Architectural Record (BW/AR) Awards for projects that demonstrate the power of architectural design to meet strategic business goals. Gensler was ranked Number One on World Architecture's survey of international interior design firms, and other industry publications consistently rank Gensler as the world's leading architecture and interior design firm. Fast Company Magazine calls Gensler "one of the world's most influential design firms." Gensler's multi-textured expertise drives a focused exploration of how people experience the world around them; Gensler teams then use that knowledge to create design solutions that give clients a fresh, competitive edge.



fonte: http://www.gensler.com

[Pelush]

il solito vecchio trito e ritrito tentativo di recuperare il terminal di Aaron Saarinnen ....

che peccato vederlo ridotto a ristorante :-(

[aggiano]

Almeno lo "riciclano" e non lo demoliscono come avevano proposto qualche anno fa per far posto ad un nuovo e moderno terminal non capendo che quella meravigliosa strutture ad ali di uccello ha probabilmente modificato buona parte dell'architettura che è venuta dopo

[Pelush]

concordo, però, mi spiace, era bellissimo arrivare da Milano col TWA e sbarcare in quel coso strano!

NB: ma al JFK Alitalia è sembre sbarcata al terminal 1 o anche al 4 e 5?

[marcogiov]

AZ a JFK arrivava al 4E e 4W, cambiando tra i due per stare vicino a KLM.