Denver Airport Passenger Bridge
Denver Airport Passenger Bridge
Transportation infrastructure architectural solution
Denver Airport’s passenger bridge is a high-tech solution expressed through high quality design. The sky-high, glass-lined walkway connects people, planes and retail destinations—while taking full advantage of the panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. We translated structural efficiencies into geometry, as demonstrated by the elegant use of the catenary arch. In short, the project is art in motion.
Design essential to project financing strategy
The design solution included opportunities for revenue generation. Here, too, Jacobs embraced aesthetics and functionality together. Embedded revenue opportunities solved how our client would fund the project. However, the more than 125,000 square feet of premium retail, dining and rest areas are also an integral part of an enhanced passenger experience.
Working together towards a beautiful solution
We developed a resilient economic model for visually pleasing infrastructure. Interdisciplinary collaborations resulted in a number of project innovations for lasting operational resiliency. For example, we worked closely with the Jacobs engineering and aviation teams to develop solutions for solar energy generation, pay-per-use transit options and flexible technology system integration. Such strategies reduce long-term operating costs while enhancing the airport’s scalable capacity.
THREE KEY FEATURES
- Innovative technical solution
- Self-funded project
- Operational resilience
Transportation Infrastructure Architectural Solution
Denver Airport’s passenger bridge is a high-tech solution expressed through high quality design. The sky-high, glass-lined walkway connects people, planes, and retail destinations—while taking full advantage of the panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. We translated structural efficiencies into geometry, as demonstrated by the elegant use of the catenary arch. In short, the project is art in motion.
Design Essential to Project Financing Strategy
The design solution included opportunities for revenue generation. Here, too, Jacobs embraced aesthetics and functionality together. Embedded revenue opportunities solved how our client would fund the project. However, the more than 125,000 square feet of premium retail, dining, and rest areas are also an integral part of an enhanced passenger experience.
Working Together Towards a Beautiful Solution
We developed a resilient economic model for visually pleasing infrastructure. Interdisciplinary collaborations resulted in a number of project innovations for lasting operational resiliency. For example, we worked closely with the Jacobs engineering and aviation teams to develop solutions for solar energy generation, pay-per-use transit options, and flexible technology system integration. Such strategies reduce long-term operating costs while enhancing the airport’s scalable capacity.
THREE KEY FEATURES
- Innovative Technical Solution
- Self-funded project
- Operational resilience
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