Designing for the Vision
Since its opening in 1996, MYR has undergone a series of renovations and expansions. To keep pace with passenger volumes, the airport placed priority on implementing its 20-year master plan. To create additional space, we added an expansion to the end of Concourse A to accommodate six new gates, with potential for a seventh gate. The expansion also includes new restroom facilities, concessions and holdroom areas, as well as back of house functions at the ramp level.
As part of this project, the existing terminal received several functional improvements, including updates to the wayfinding system and restrooms, and the addition of powered seating, countertop charging tables and a variety of lounge furniture in the holdrooms. Additional IT accommodations provide flexibility for future growth.
Multiplying Amenities
Creating a destination at the end of Concourse A, passengers will find spacious hold rooms with panoramic views of the airfield while they await their plane. The combination of high ceilings and double-height curtainwall draws attention to a central seating area with clerestory windows to bring in additional natural light. To accommodate a predominantly glass façade, electrochromic glazing was implemented to help protect the space from glare and heat throughout the day. The seating area will feature custom planters with integrated seating, offering passengers a place to relax before boarding their flight.
The expansion will also include larger restrooms, conveniently situated near new retail, food, and beverage concessions. The premium design will serve as a model for future restroom renovations throughout the terminal for this project and future upgrades.
Revitalizing the Aesthetic
On the exterior, the expansion is designed to complement the airport’s existing aesthetic. Inside, the design creates a fresh, timeless look by introducing modern, durable finishes throughout the entire terminal, including terrazzo throughout the main circulation areas and glass wall cladding around the restrooms. The central planters house a combination of live plants and preserved palms to bring the feel of South Carolina’s natural environment into the space. The newly extended Concourse A also features the fresh finishes, as well updated holdroom seating. The Gresham Smith team also updated the major public wayfinding elements, including directional signage and flight information displays, throughout the entire terminal.
