Charleston International Airport
Charleston International Airport Terminal Redevelopment
Charleston, South Carolina
Architect
Fentress Architects
Overview
The Charleston International Airport is a multi-phased project including both a renovation/reclad and addition to the original airport that allows for the airport to grow from 2.5 million enplanements annually to 4 million.
Our Role
Studio NYL served as facade consultants and Engineer of Record for the facade and specialty structural glass elements in the building.
Approach
The primary façade is a 32 feet span hanging steel fin system. The steel fins are split into two 1/2” thick plates so that the frames can be preassembled in ladders. A veneer curtainwall system is mounted to the steel fin structure. By hanging the façade the system is effectively prestressed inducing tension to minimize buckling in the steel. As the project is located in the SouthEast US the façade was designed and tested to withstand hurricane loads including missile impact and dynamic load tests. The project is also challenged due to the seismicity of the Charleston area combined with the ductility of the renovated existing structure. The solution provided an elegant solution to the long spans and high loads while providing for an efficient and fast installation to minimize construction on the air side.
Studio NYL also developed a structural glass security wall separating the security checkpoint and the airside to provide transparency and daylight throughout the transition through security.
