Building the Halor D at Chicago's O'Hare Airport by Som
The city of Chicago announces the beginning of the building SEAM-Designed monument to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. The project was first suggested In 2019, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill represented the design team alongside Ross Barney Architects, Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects and Arup. It is expected that the institution is one of the first domestic codeshare concours in the country, and the completion of the construction for the end of 2028 is planned at the time of publication.
The design revolves around a multi -stage space with an oculus that brings daylight into the lower floors. This central area serves as the main point of information for passengers from the Bridge C Concourse C and the underground tunnel to the future O'Hare Global Terminal. The layout of the soil uses curved lines that are inspired by Oxbow bends in rivers of the middle West, and these curves define zones for rest, food, retail and play areas. Landscape -designed sections organize the space with colors, textures and plantings from the landscapes of the middle West in different amenities.
All pictures with the kind permission of Som
Imagine the passenger experience at O'Hare
As an important step in the ambitious O'Hare 21 capital program, the new Halle D should welcome and serve more than 80 million passengers per year. New renderings offer a first insight into the architectural vision for the dynamic, passport -oriented public spaces of the group, which were designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Global practice by architects, designers, engineers and planners that were founded in Chicago in 1936.
“Our vision for the new Halle D takes into account the entire passenger trip from CURB to the goal” Som design partner Scott Duncan says. “From Skylitan rooms to Orchard-inspired columns, each element contributes to a bright, easily neglected environment, which increases the travel experience and leaves a permanent impression of O'Hare.”
Architecture Rendering of Concourse D am O'Hare International Airport
An design inspired by nature and an authentic place for the place
In the center of the hall there is a multi -stage space with an oculus that brings daylight to the lower floors. This central area serves as the main point of information for passengers from the Bridge C Concourse C and the underground tunnels to the future O'Hare Global Terminal and orient them when entering. The floor plan is shaped by soft, curved lines that are inspired by the oxbow bends of the rivers of the middle west, which define zones for calm, food, retail and game. Landscape areas continue to organize the space in different equipment zones, with a range of colors, textures and plantings from the native landscapes of the middle West. An airline club lounge on the upper floor offers an increased view of the gates.
The design of the Concourse integrates a structural system that minimizes vertical support and uses branched columns that are inspired by the orchards that once gave the airport its name. This design improves the visual lines and opens up the prospects of the hall. The contours and overhangs of the roof are tailored to the climate of the middle West to regulate the temperature, while the minimized structure reduces carbon. At the southern end of the Concourse, a bright, open area with a glazed double -heated wall offers a spacious view of the airfield and the Skyline from Chicago. This room, which is flanked by six gate lounges, is a calm, slightly filled retreat with different seating options, including larger benches for groups, café-style tables for quick meals and increased seats with meters for a comfortable work area.
Rendering show the exterior of the Halle D.
Developed to operate more than 80 million passengers every year
The completion of the construction work is planned for the end of 2028
Project information:
Name: Consistent D
Leading design: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) | @Skidmoreowingserrill
Location: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
Cooperating architects: Ross Barney Architects | @r_barc, Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects | @Jgma_insta and arup | @Arupgroup
Departure: 2028