""It was known as the trailer park airport," says Michael Bohn, a partner at Studio One Eleven, a Long Beach-based architecture and design firm. "It just became a hodgepodge. You went down these crazy aisles, and through different trailers. They had vending machines for snacks. It was probably one of the worst experiences you could have.""
"Studio One Eleven stepped in to rethink the space around the main terminal building and to do away with the trailers once and for all. The firm led the historic renovation and seismic upgrading of the terminal building, designed in a streamlined style and adorned with WPA-era artwork. The project also included a large-scale enhancement of the terminal's public realm, much of which had been taken over by trailers and other ad hoc building annexes and airport infrastructure."
Long Beach Airport opened in 1924 with an Art Deco terminal that had not seen a full-scale renovation. The terminal adapted to modern airport demands by relying on temporary trailer annexes, creating a fragmented passenger experience. In 2012 the city launched a multiphase $185 million renovation that added two concourses, expanded concessions, and a new gateway. Studio One Eleven led a historic renovation and seismic upgrade of the terminal and redesigned the public realm to remove trailers and annexes. The project positioned the airport as a more seamless alternative to Los Angeles International Airport.
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