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Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Re: Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Post by Sparkyte »

swalling wrote: post #76
tadfisher wrote: post #72

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is Phase 1. Phase 2 will replace the rest of the terminal structure (the part that was open during Phase 1 construction) and directly connect foot traffic to the gates. The long outer walkways are temporary and their walls will be removed.

Ah! I thought it was done, but that makes more sense now that I looked at https://www.pdxnext.com/Stories/Details/main-terminal-openin...

It's a lot like Frieza or a battle with Gandondorf. We got more phases before it shows it's real form.

Re: Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Post by paranoidrobot »

Sparkyte wrote: post #99
swalling wrote: post #66

The wood is pretty, but as someone who uses this terminal, the key improvement is that they raised the ceiling and significantly increased the amount of natural light. Here's a good photo of what it looked like before: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portland_Internation... The major functional drawback is that wayfinding for both arrivals and departures is much worse. The overall flow of foot traffic is way…

I believe the other improvement people don't pay attention to is the new TSA scanners you don't have to take your laptop out.

Sounds like the same scanner tech that has been deployed at some Australian airports.

Flying out of Melbourne 18 months ago and I'm getting ready to take my laptop and water bottle out. Nope, firmly told to keep it all in my bag. They still pulled me aside, but had a cool 3D model of the inside of my bag.

Of course they ruin the efficiency advantage of that by then putting us through body scanners. If you're not in the ideal BMI range the thing needs to fail three times before they ask you to grope yourself and then do a swipe/scan of your hands.

Re: Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Post by audunw »

directevolve wrote: post #68
teruakohatu wrote: post #29

It looks beautiful. It talks about it being structural. Is it really? It looks more like a suspended ceiling below steel girders. Our largest airport (AKL) is in the process of rebuilding both domestic and international terminals. They are trying for a timber ceiling [1] with rubber floors [1]. It seems a confused design. > A ‘cost-effective’' mix of durable carpeted and rubber flooring was being used inside and tray…

In Portland, we also have the world’s tallest mass timber building, Carbon12. Mass timber is definitely structural here. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon12

Not the tallest in the world. It was surpassed by Mjøstårnet in Norway and now Ascent in Milwaukee is the tallest.

It’s not even remotely close to the height of these new buildings. It’s 26m, while the three tallest now are around 85m.

Not to say it’s not impressive anyway. I applaud all the progress that has been made in replacing concrete with wood in large buildings. We should build more buildings like that (as long as we source wood sustainably)

Re: Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Post by MostlyStable »

tadfisher wrote: post #72
swalling wrote: post #66

The wood is pretty, but as someone who uses this terminal, the key improvement is that they raised the ceiling and significantly increased the amount of natural light. Here's a good photo of what it looked like before: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portland_Internation... The major functional drawback is that wayfinding for both arrivals and departures is much worse. The overall flow of foot traffic is way…

This is Phase 1. Phase 2 will replace the rest of the terminal structure (the part that was open during Phase 1 construction) and directly connect foot traffic to the gates. The long outer walkways are temporary and their walls will be removed.

That's good to hear. I had assumed there must be more planned (partly because some parts are still boarded off) because the current walk distance from security to the gates is just awful; but it's good to hear confirmation.

Re: Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Post by samcheng »

swalling wrote: post #66

The wood is pretty, but as someone who uses this terminal, the key improvement is that they raised the ceiling and significantly increased the amount of natural light. Here's a good photo of what it looked like before: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portland_Internation... The major functional drawback is that wayfinding for both arrivals and departures is much worse. The overall flow of foot traffic is way…

Does any of the famous carpet still remain?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_International_Airport...

Re: Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Post by csomar »

lordofgibbons wrote: post #7

I wish we had more pretty architecture like this in the U.S. Our architecture is so utilitarian/corporate and built at the lowest price and just enough to meet building codes. I get why it is the way it is, but I can still wish.

It’s policy. Doha airport was designed by a company in St Louis. Doha airpot is a masterpiece and St Louis airport is a garage.

Re: Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy

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Post by Der_Einzige »

sexy_seedbox wrote: post #86
im_down_w_otp wrote: post #21

I just flew through there and saw the renovation for the first time, and it is an absolutely stunning transformation. Just incredible. I loved it. The whole thing. From the ceiling to the ticketing islands to the reworked security to the amphitheater style seating areas at the terminal exit where friends & family can await your arrival. It feels spacious, natural, functional, and hospitable.

Is it nicer than Singapore Changi /Jewel?

Given the smaller size and fact that you can smoke weed, it's better
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