![]() ![]() "It was incredibly fast-tracked." In retrospect, Bois estimates that the 10-story pre-cast concrete structure was designed and built at least twice as quickly as other comparable garages Arrowstreet has designed. "The biggest challenge was the schedule," recalls David Bois, an Arrowstreet principal. ![]() Needless to say, various levels of airport personnel were eager for crews to finish the parking expansion. In addition to finding open parking spots off-site, personnel had to coordinate the retrieval of passengers' vehicles when they returned. To help offset the inconvenience to customers, Massport began valet parking vehicles at no extra charge when the airport parking lots filled up. Our parking spaces were full almost 25 weeks out of 52. "Customer service," explains Sam Sleiman, director of capital programs for Massport. ![]() Hallmark Feature: Kinetic wall with 48,000 anodized aluminum flappers that swing individually in the wind 2016Ĭonstruction Manager: Turner Constructionįacade Wall Design/Fabrication: EXTECH/Exterior Technologiesįacade Wall Testing: Intertek Architectural Testingįacade Wall Installation: Ipswich Bay Glass Co. Timeline: Contracts awarded May 2014 7 of 10 floors completed by Thanksgiving 2015 remaining floors completed by Feb. Size of Addition: 10 floors 1,896 total parking spaces (1,700 for passengers 196 for hotel guests)įunding: Bonds backed by airport parking revenues Most of the 1,700-space expansion needed to be ready for use by Thanksgiving 2015. As soon as the Massachusetts Port Authority awarded Arrowstreet/Parsons Brinckerhoff the project contract in May 2014, the design team started its stopwatch. While Boston is famous for its annual marathon, last year's $90 million parking expansion at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) was definitely much more of a sprint. ![]()
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