Description

Listen in as DESIGN:ED features architect Peter Ruggiero of HOK discussing key principles in contemporary airport design, emphasizing passenger experience, spatial transparency, adaptability, and sustainability. He highlights the importance of designing for change, citing projects like LaGuardia, O'Hare, and the Dulles expansion. Ruggiero reflects on his design philosophy, advocating for functional, flexible, and civic-minded architecture that responds to evolving travel demands. He also addresses material authenticity, clutter reduction, and the role of infrastructure in shaping public spaces. The discussion concludes with insights into his career journey and aspirations to enhance infrastructure design in future projects.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe key principles of passenger-focused airport design, including transparency, flexibility, and spatial fluidity.
• Analyze the impact of evolving air travel demands on airport architecture and long-term planning.
• Evaluate the role of material selection, environmental considerations, and visual clarity in enhancing airport user experience.
• Examine how civic identity and infrastructure design intersect in the creation of modern transportation hubs.

Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective

Speaker:   Peter Ruggiero