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O'HARE
AIRPORT

The enhancement of the façade at O’Hare Airport – whose iconic United Terminal was designed by Francisco’s former partner Helmut Jahn – created a stronger interior connection between the departure level and the arrival level through the introduction of new circulation systems. At the same time, it created a strong connection to arriving cars via an elegant canopy tapering to a fine point. The project accomplished these goals while utilizing advanced building materials and environmental systems technology. The project also presented unique challenges because the work had to take place on an active site that remained in use throughout construction. This required developing modular systems that could be easily and quickly constructed as well as a

skillful phasing strategy that would minimize the disruption to airport operations. IMAGES BY RAINER VIERTLBOECK

YEAR

SIZE

TYPE

STATUS

LOCATION

CLIENT

COLLABORATION

2007

500.000 F2

AIRPORT

COMPLETED

CHICAGO, USA​

CITY OF CHICAGO​

HELMUT JAHN. FRANCISCO GONZALEZ PULIDO

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