Passengers arriving at Ottawa International Airport's new 600,000-square-foot passenger terminal are greeted by high, open spaces designed to be reminiscent of an airplane hanger. Exposed structural steel, a three-story atrium, and a full-length, 40-foot window give clear views of runways and easy access to check-in areas, gates, and baggage claim carousels.
The architects, YOW Consultants - an alliance between Brisbin Brook Beynon Architectural, Ottawa, and Architecture Planning Interiors Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia - wanted to create a seamless blend of architectural innovation and first-class comfort.