LONG BEACH AIRPORT TERMINAL

Client City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works

Location Long Beach

Long Beach Airport is a prominent civic gateway for thousands of travelers. The landscape is composed of two intersecting open-air concourses designed to evoke the character of coastal and riparian environments throughout Long Beach.

This unique design approach underscores Southern California’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle complete with an ever popular linear outdoor fire pit, a wifi hightop bar inside to easily and enjoyable recharge electronics, and generous outdoor wooden benches for visitors to linger waiting to board their plane.

In stark contrast to most airports, the security and circulation concerns are adeptly managed in the design creating an overall pleasurable environment.

Awards

Aviation Project of the Year, California Transportation Foundation, 2013

Quality of Life Design Award, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Southern California Chapter, 2014

Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation, League of California Cities, 2014

Community Impact Award, 45th Los Angeles Architectural Awards, Los Angeles Business Council (LABC), 2015