Airport Designs

Airport related design is one of their main resources for ALS. With work in over ten international airports, their scope of services has covered a full spectrum of designs that are important for airport architecture. At one end of the spectrum, we have helped in the graphic design of proposals which include the binder, stationary, and architectural presentation. In turn, we have had the opportunity to see our initial renderings and ideas turned into the reality of built designs in several airports. ALS has a network of relations with airport personnel from coast to coast. An example of one of ASL’s airport projects is the Unique Retreat at San Francisco Airport Hotel.

 

Unique Retreat

ASL worked together with a London design firm to create the design for the Unique Retreat concept at the San Francisco Airport Hotel. The idea for the space in the airport is to have your own space you control, that you can relax in or get some work done in peace while you wait for a connecting flight or if your flight gets delayed. Curvilinear lines dominate the space to make the room feel relaxed with lights that you can control by remote to suit any individual’s needs. Its modern style relates to ALS’s innovative ideas and gives the impression of a professional, luxurious place to work or rest. The storefront is made up of stone for the fleshy interior hallways composed of warm, natural wood. The luxurious rooms include a bed, tv, desk and chair. This project is aiming for a LEED certification.

 

I find the idea of the Unique Retreat very interesting. It makes a lot of sense to have a space close by, at the airport, to go that is multi functional. Traveling isn’t the most exciting or relaxing thing to do but for a lot of people who travel for business, this makes the experience as comfortable as possible. When I have traveled, I myself have been to the private lounges at the airports for people who mostly travel for business, and it is a nice relaxing, quite place to go wait or work before your flight or in between flights. However, it’s still a communal space, so the idea of a space to yourself, that provides the same kind of relaxing atmosphere, I think is awesome.  By making traveling more comfortable for business people, not only does it make traveling a more pleasurable experience, but once the person lands in the destination, they’ll be more productive and energized. This project definitely relates to the client’s needs and shoes ASL’s innovative style.

 

 

 



  

 

Duty Free Americas

Generation 1

ASL has done a considerable amount of design work for Duty Free Americas. The early work involved the development of “generation 1” stores into multiple airports like DTW, JFK, IAD, DFW, and ORD. These airport retail stores are characterized by coloured light bands wrapping the ceiling, light wood cabinetry, and certain features that relate the store to the city it’s in. For example, in Detroit, gears accent the storefront, and a large tire-like ceiling feature defines the sales counter. In Washington D.C. a flag-like ceiling form guides the customers into the store.

 

Generation 2

Continuing their relationship with Duty Free Americas, they produce a second generation of stores. The second generation stores are located in MIA, DTW, and BOS. The current stores have a cleaner, modern look to them. The white, brightly lit interiors are used to backdrop the store and make the high-end products more apparent. In important areas, darker, natural materials are used to emphasize the area, using contrast to draw your eye to either the register area or the more expensive products.

 

Northern Border Store

As a way to revamp the image of the Duty Free Americas northern borders store, ASL was asked to develop a concept store that would be apply for multiple locations from Washington to New York. ASL worked back and forth with the client to create these various schemes. Since these stores would be located and constructed in several states, the concept emphasized the use of regional wood as an accent, along with a great hall supported by a tectonic structure.

 

 

 

Schiphol in CLE

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport approached ASL to develop and architectural proposal for how the Cleveland Hopkins Airport could be renovated if they won a bid to operate and own the Cleveland Airport. ASL’s main objective was to brighten the currently dark corridors, provide clear navigational aids throughout, and open up the spaces right after security in order to decrease crowding.

 

 

 

 

 

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