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Local Insight. National Aviation Expertise.

Designing Future-Ready Airports for the Front Range

Colorado’s airports are evolving fast — driven by rising passenger demand, regional economic expansion, and the unique pressures of Front Range growth. Gresham Smith brings national aviation leadership strengthened by nearly two decades serving Colorado clients and a Denver office offering architecture, engineering, planning, interior design, and wayfinding design services.

We help airports design smarter, move faster, and deliver exceptional passenger experiences through a tech‑forward process built for the future.

40+

Top 100 U.S. Airports Served

1,400+

Airport Projects Completed

50+

Years of Aviation Expertise

Southern Hospitality Meets Smart Design at CLT

Over the past 20 years, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has become one of the busiest airports in the world. Discover how the new terminal lobby redefines the passenger experience with Charlotte’s unique spirit in every detail!

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Areas of Expertise

• Terminal Architecture and Design
• Advisory Services
• Automated People Mover (APM) Systems and Guideways
• Baggage Handling Systems
• Branding and Wayfinding
• Customs and Border Protection Facilities
• Deicer Management
• Industry Standards and Guidebooks
• Landside/Curbside Access
• Parking/Rental Car Facilities
• Security Screening
• Sustainability and Resiliency Planning

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Tech-Forward Design for a Better Passenger Experience

Colorado travelers expect seamless, intuitive, tech‑enabled journeys. Our design process delivers exactly that — powered by tools that help airports anticipate needs, optimize flow, and reduce friction.

Our technology-driven approach includes:

Predictive analytics to model demand, passenger flow, and operational impacts.
Generative AI visualization to accelerate design clarity and stakeholder alignment.
Digital twins to simulate performance, test scenarios, and support long-term asset management.

The result? Smarter planning, faster design cycles, and an elevated passenger experience.

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Committed to Colorado

Beyond project work, our Denver team is engaged in the community—building relationships, supporting local organizations, and contributing to the region’s long-term health and vitality.

Select local community and civic organization involvement:

American Heart Association
AIA
Downtown Denver Partnership
Food for Thought: Childhood Hunger Denver
IIDA
Race for the Cure
Ronald McDonald House Denver
South Metro Chamber of Commerce

Meet Vincent Rodriguez

Get to know Denver Office Leader and Denver Aviation Studio Leader Vincent Rodriguez! When this 25-year industry veteran isn’t helping take our aviation projects to new heights, you’ll find him chasing his five kids and fanaticizing about classic cars.

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Have a project or planning need on the Front Range? We’d love to learn about your goals and how we can help.