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The design of the new terminal at the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is inspired by old Hollywood glamour with hints of Art Deco and Mid-Century design. Corgan, in partnership with CannonDesign and Burns andamp; McDonnell, designed the new terminal and serves as the architect of record for the project.The terminal is named "the Icon" and will feature 355,000 sq ft, 14 gates, new parking facilities, and a replacement airline cargo structure. It will have a centralized check-in and security checkpoint, a new airline support facility and a new six-level parking garage, along with new amenities and retail options.The exterior of the terminal will feature a curved, swooping roof and canopy supported by V-shaped columns to represent red-carpet spotlights. Corgan states that the curvature provides more shade over the plaza and across the parking garage. To enhance safety, the terminal will be moved away from the runway and meet Risk Category III seismic building codes.(Renders of the terminal are from Corgan)
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The interior design is supposed to naturally lead passengers from one area to the next and be easy to navigate. It will have a mix of materials, natural light and biophilic elements inspired by the hospitality industry. Solar control technology is used to maintain thermal comfort and reduce energy use. BUR will be fully electric and will pursue LEED Gold. An outdoor plaza will minimize water use with native plantings and reuse gray water for irrigation.
The project first broke ground back in Jan. 2024 and is expected to open in Oct. 2026.