Multi-purpose space will look to Atlanta’s tree canopy for inspiration.



Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport wants the masses to have a better experience when traveling between Atlanta and the rest of the world, and has enlisted the help of John Portman & Associates to make it happen.

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The company has shared new renderings with What Now Atlanta of a new “welcome plaza” planned for the world’s busiest airport.

A connection to the west side of the terminal would be created via a pedestrian plaza beneath a canopy, creating an arcade featuring landscaping, hardscape and water features. A cafe is also forthcoming and would offer indoor and outdoor seating.

The plaza, which the firm says would provide access to the plane train, the sky train, ground transportation and the forthcoming also-designed-by-Portman airport hotel, is planned to be managed by the airport and also offer the opportunity for kiosks, displays, and “informative exhibits” to orient city visitors.

The plaza area would total to 70,642 SF.

Portman & Associates says the dappled green glass is intended to be reminiscent of Atlanta’s tree canopy.

The renovation is just one part of Hartsfield-Jackson’s forthcoming $6 billion expansion.

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