https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2935 en-us In New York, a small terminal's garden helps counter travel anxiety.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14155 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14155-elmira-corning-regional-airport-by-fennick-mccredie-architecture To bring tranquility to the airport experience, the team imagined a lush garden that separates the landside ticketing and baggage pavilion from the new air-side concourse behind it. Photo © William Horne To bring tranquility to the airport experience, the team imagined a lush garden that separates the landside ticketing and baggage pavilion (above) from the new air-side concourse behind it. Photo © William Horne Travelers use a glass-walled ramp that curves through the garden (above) and proceeds to the security checkpoint. Photo © William Horne Travelers use a glass-walled ramp that curves through the garden and proceeds to the security checkpoint (above). Photo © William Horne The garden provides places to relax before boarding. Photo © William Horne Gates are visible from the lounges, allaying anxiety about missing planes. Photo © William Horne In place of the usual fixed seating, upholstered furnishings lend lounges a calming, domestic feel. Photo © William Horne Image courtesy Fennick McCredie Architecture