Wings of Flight
The wave form of the terminal's roof design
is symbolic of flight. The exterior cladding
features extensive use of glass, creating a
feeling of openness and transparency that
is critical to the success of the building.
The use of glass also furthers the building's
symbolism by echoing the perceived lack
of physical restriction associated with
flight. The roof's formation allowed the
designers to develop the themes of light and
space when considering the area beneath.
The appearance of the roof reinforces
the passenger movement below as the
longitudinal lines of the vaults designate flow
and provide a strong directional quality.