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of the new 1.2 million square foot Midfield Terminal Program. Syska Hennessy’s Aviation Group has been selected as the
Primary Engineer and will be providing MEP/FP, Lighting and Vertical
Transportation design services for the new 1.2 million square foot
Midfield Terminal Program. The new airport project will feature
a modern terminal built in the "midfield" area of the
present airport, between the two main runways. The $939 million
project is scheduled for completion in July of 2007.
The Indianapolis Airport Authority’s goal for the New Indianapolis
Airport demanded that the airport be modern efficient and uniquely
representative of the history and future of Indiana. The result
is an architectural structure that works with
the wind, sun and takes advantage of natural illumination. Designed
by HOK, the terminal was designed to foster economic growth, make
Indianapolis a distinct travel destination, and reflect the cultural
history and bright future of Indianapolis, while applying newly
advanced security considerations.
The heart of the terminal is a circular glass enclosed space that
will serve the functions of security, retail and food service as
well as provide space for civic activities, art gallery and public
events. The terminal’s design incorporates the latest green
practices that includes a great arched roof which will shelter the
glass walls from sun and collect the sun’s illumination through
it’s skylights. The arching of the roof promotes natural cooling
by harnessing the air flow over its surface and the roof surface
will reflect energy, limit heat gain and channel water for collection.
Additional energy conservation will be achieved in other ways, notably
by its location. By building the terminal in the “midfield” between
the main runways, taxing will be cut significantly, reducing passengers’ time
spent in aircraft, as well as fuel consumption, air pollution and
noise.
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