DFW High C Gates Interior Fit-Out
![DFW High C Park Inspiration](/sites/default/files/styles/contact_mobile_1x/public/2022-11/High-C-1000_website.jpg?h=e75c301f&itok=i8QQZKlF)
Project Stats
- Location
DFW Airport, Texas
- Size
75,000 SF
- Awards
ENR Texas/Louisiana Best Projects Award of Merit
2023 IES Illumination Award
DFW Airport Project of the Year Award
- Partner
Manning Architects
Led enabling projects required to move American personnel out of existing gate and ramp spaces into new, temporary spaces.- Market
- Expertise
Architecture
Branding & Wayfinding
Furniture Strategy
Interior Design
A park like retreat away from the airport hustle.
American Airlines' redesigned High C Gates at DFW Airport set new trends in airport design. During the pandemic, with air travel severely curtailed, DFW decided the time was ripe to update C33-C39 gates. The resulting design set the precedent for future projects at the airport.
The shell structure — accelerated by offsite prefabricated modules — is the first of its kind in airport construction.
![DFW High C Gates Exterior](/sites/default/files/styles/single_mobile_1x/public/2023-06/HighC-1057.jpg?itok=sroEoNMc)
![DFW High C Park Inspiration](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_mobile_1x/public/2022-11/High-C-0908_websmall.jpg?itok=QwHyPqgh)
Illuminated Biophilia
An outdoor-inspired park setting in the central atrium adds a distinct, memorable feature to the experience.
An elegant mix of soft curves, warm woods, and plush seating round out the space.
![DFW High C Furniture](/sites/default/files/styles/single_mobile_1x/public/2022-11/High-C-1060_websmall.jpg?itok=xTAl0jKD)
![DFW High C Furniture](/sites/default/files/styles/single_mobile_1x/public/2022-11/High-C-1059_websmall.jpg?itok=oRK9XA3f)
![DFW High-C Digital Wayfinding](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_mobile_1x/public/2022-11/High-C-1011_websmall.jpg?itok=g9XNqrDJ)
Leveraging digital technology to create intuitive navigation.
The combination of high-tech digital technology and wayfinding elements balanced with touches of nature offers passengers a soothing and peaceful airport experience that both meets current expectations while providing enduring value for the future of travel.