The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP and Woods Bagot are joint project design leaders to create a dynamic, performative, and sustainable facility expansion within Concourse C at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The last decade has seen rapid passenger growth, which the 110,000-square-foot, $340 million expansion will be designed to accommodate.
Diversity, performance, sense of place and sustainability are the driving design principles. The design team is drawing upon a diverse pool of local talent to the aspirational goal of 15% WMBE for the design procurements.
The birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and home of Kurt Cobain, Seattle is known for its groove. The musical experience will begin right here, where live music will be performed on a new stage at the heart of the concourse.
Passengers arriving or departing at Concourse C will have no doubt as to where they are. Through an interplay of local materials, references to nature, and events, the expansion will express the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, its lively culture, its eating and drinking scene, and its vibrant economy. The retail market will draw inspiration from Seattle’s beloved Pike Place Market, with live performances celebrating the city’s musical culture.
Sustainability is at the heart of SEA Airport’s agenda for the future. The expansion along Concourse C is the first project to implement the Port’s new Sustainable Project Framework. Targeting LEED Silver certification, the framework supports early integration of sustainability in capital projects with a view to meeting the Century Agenda goals.