7.1        Architectural Design Coordination

The Consultant shall coordinate their design approach with MDOT MAA’s Resident Architect prior to and during the concept and schematic design phases for all projects. In addition, the Resident Architect shall review and approve all architectural materials. Prior to the proposal preparation, the Consultant, MDOT MAA’s Project Manager, and Resident Architect shall identify any specialty architectural sub-consultants required for interior design, graphics, furnishings, etc.

The Office of Geospatial and Asset Management is responsible for the numbered identification of all doors, elevators, stairwells, and buildings. Designs/construction requiring new or re-numbering of any of the mentioned shall be obtained from the Office of Geospatial and Asset Management. See PEGS Volume 1, Chapter 02 Building and Space Naming, Identification, Addressing and Measurement Standards.

7.1.1             Domestic Terminal Baggage Claim Areas

The Consultant shall match the standard wall covering, solid surface wainscot and terrazzo floor finish. The red wall covering used on the back wall is “Tretford 570” manufactured by Eurotex. Signage shall match the Airport’s standard.

7.1.2             Domestic Terminal Ticketing Concourse

The present design of the ticket counter facing the public shall be maintained. All plastic laminate visible to the public shall match the existing black plastic laminate. The ticket counter module and baggage well size shall match the existing unless approved in advance by the MDOT MAA. The provider of the inserts shall be identified during the concept design phase. The design of the back wall, including airline signage and graphics, must be approved by the MDOT MAA. Signage required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must be maintained. The MDOT MAA must approve any objects placed by tenants in the public space. Ticket counters shall be designed to have an accessible counter level for the disabled per ADA Accessibility Guidelines, current regulations.

Queuing areas may be a maximum of twenty feet (20’) from the face of the ticket counters on the upper level of the terminal. Temporary exceptions to these limits may be allowed when needed to accommodate a large number of patrons; however, a minimum of twelve feet (12’) of clear corridor must be maintained at all times. Stanchions shall be manufactured by Lavi Industries, Model #60-50-3000CL with plastisol coating on the base and a nylon webbed belt that will extend 6 feet. The logo and color of the tenant/consultant’s choice shall be silk-screened on the belt. LED and Blade signs shall match existing.

7.1.3             Domestic Terminal Security Checkpoints

Terminal Security Checkpoints shall comply with all regulations issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for security checkpoint equipment, signage, screens, search rooms, etc. Wall covering and solid surfacing wainscot shall match the Airport’s standard. Column covers shall be stainless steel. The checkpoint area shall be separated from the egress corridor with full height clear butt-glazed partition. Consultants must provide a private search room for dignitaries and an office for the security personnel. In addition, convenient storage for personal items belonging to security personnel shall be provided. This may be a closet or a cupboard in the casework. Lockers, which are visible to the public, are not acceptable.

7.1.4             Domestic Terminal and International Terminal Concourse Holdrooms

The furnishings and finishes in the preferential use Domestic Terminal Holdrooms are the responsibility of the airlines, if required by the lease agreements. Changes in the finishes must be submitted to the MDOT MAA for approval. The furnishings and finishes in the International Terminal and common use Domestic Terminal Holdrooms are the responsibility of the MDOT MAA. Ticket and lift and gate podium design shall match existing unless approved by MDOT MAA.

7.1.5             Commercial Storefronts and Signage

Some latitude is allowed in the design of storefronts and signage in the Domestic Terminal. The preliminary design must be approved by the MDOT MAA Resident Architect prior to commencement of Construction Documents (CDs). The roll down grilles shall be aluminum and approved by the MDOT MAA Resident Architect. Storefronts and signage in the International Terminal shall conform to the current design. Roll-down grilles shall be clear aluminum and approved by the MDOT MAA Resident Architect.

For all Terminal buildings, except A, B, A/B and E Concourses, storefront security grills must be “smoke barrier” grills. Lexan, or Class A rated thermal polycarbonate filler strips, are permitted by the Office of the Fire Marshal to be used for smoke barrier grill designs.

7.1.6             Service Areas

Back-of-house corridor walls should be constructed of painted gypsum board, painted concrete block, or glazed concrete block. When using gypsum board, vinyl bumpers and corner guards shall be provided to protect walls from impact damage. Consider using a wainscoting material such as Kydex or approved equal at the elevator entrances and/or other areas especially subject to damage.

7.1.7             Offices

The design of office space shall be coordinated with the MDOT MAA Resident Architect.

7.1.8             FIDS/BIDS Enclosures

The design of FIDS/BIDS enclosures and displays shall be coordinated with the MDOT MAA Resident Architect.