Liner Notes
$400 million Passenger Terminal and Concourse facility, Supports commuter planes up to 757s, 270 ft long by 60 ft wide glass and steel pedestrian bridge, Three concourse buildings A, B, and C with a total of 47 Gates, Food Court: 12 Restaurants and 9 Retail Shops, Federal Inspection Services Facility, DOA Mezzanine Offices, Parking
Intro:
Arrival: Concourse / Departure: Plaza for Richard Hunt’s sculpture Flight Forms
Interlude:
Arrival: Federal Inspection Services / Departure: Terminal building
Coda:
Arrival: Baggage claim / Departure: Concourse
Inspired By:
This project consists of two repeating stanzas, Arrival and Departure, and each has its own intro, interlude, and coda. The composition also includes a couple of solos.

The rhythm of transition is the beat that inspired renovations of Chicago’s Midway International Airport. The remix of Chicago’s second-largest airport, located in the Garfield Ridge community, was mastered by JAQ between 1999 and 2003, which served the role of senior project architect and project manager. The redesign encompassed the terminals, food court, and concourses A, B, and C. As Chicago approached the end of the 20th Century, it was clear that it had outgrown its airport and that the Southside travel hub would need to serve a broader spectrum of the metropolitan region. JAQ facilitated the construction, kept contractors on schedule, interpreted drawings, and answered major questions. The airport’s original design did not include federal inspection services necessary for international travel; JAQ was instrumental in creating a mezzanine and redesigning the basement to house federal inspection services. JAQ also produced the debut of Mexicana Airlines at Midway airport, designing its gateway desk, terminal station, and airport offices. Above, Bird in Flight Plaza

Client: Chicago DOA, Date: 2000 – 2003, Location: Garfield Ridge Community, Role: Sr. Project Architect and PM for AESI