Images Courtesy of ZGF Architects.
Concourse B is one of several projects underway at Portland International Airport, named Travel & Leisure’s “America's Best Airport” seven years running. The projects will increase capacity from 20 million annual travelers to 35 million with a series of upgrades that promise enhanced passenger experience, flexibility, and uniquely Portland delights. The redesigned Concourse B, home to Alaska Airlines, opens to passengers in 2021. The design calls back to the romance of flying with floor-to-ceiling windows where kids can watch as planes taxi to the runway and climb skyward. Biophilia, daylight and cozy nooks create moments of surprise and joy in an environment designed to reduce stress.