Case Study: San Diego International Airport achieves a future-ready, sustainable terminal with Gensler

San Diego International Airport expands Terminal 1 to 30 gates with Gensler

San Diego International Airport faced a significant challenge as its outdated Terminal 1, originally built for 2.5 million annual passengers, was struggling to accommodate over 12 million travelers each year. The facility was plagued by overcrowded gate areas and congested roadways, creating an urgent need for a comprehensive, future-ready transformation. The airport partnered with the architecture and design firm Gensler to reimagine its global gateway.

Gensler's solution was a new Terminal 1 that offers state-of-the-art passenger processing and amenities in a bright, flexible environment designed to reduce congestion and incorporate sustainable strategies. The design, which features an artist-designed facade to maximize daylight, achieved a 32% reduction in energy use and is pursuing LEED Silver certification. The result for San Diego International Airport is a transformed travel experience that seamlessly connects curb to gate, eases congestion, and positions the city for future growth.

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