Wall Upgrade at Frankfurt Airport

Summer means vacation time… and at Frankfurt Airport this means higher passenger throughput. There really is no room for error, as logistical mistakes make themselves felt almost instantly, so it’s no wonder that renovation projects have to be completed before the peak season.

The renovation of the arrivals level at Frankfurt Airport got underway at Easter in 2015, with the entire outer area undergoing modernization. So everyone involved in this project was relieved when the newly refurbished terminal re-opened in June 9, 2016, just in time for holiday makers. 

After the revamp, the covered terminal access road now looks brighter, calmer, more prestigious, and much tidier. Traffic flow has also been improved, because this area is now separated from through-traffic by a barrier, and the number of cars parking has been reduced.

In addition, the lion’s share of truck and bus traffic to and from the terminal entrances has been rerouted. Neater traffic routing is an antidote to tailbacks at peak times and thus simplifies navigation for passengers and their collectors.

In addition to the upgrade of the sidewalk and road, the old perforated-block façade has been replaced by a light-colored metal-and-glass surface, comprising over 1,000 m2 of new glass and 2,100 m2 of metal.

The renovation project was designed by architects “netzwerkarchitekten” in Darmstadt, who implemented it with the help of partners.