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Central Terminal B is the centerpiece of Sacramento International Airport (SMF), reflecting the tree canopy identity of the Sacramento Region. The new terminal includes 23 gates, an automated people mover, local restaurants, expanded retail and security areas, plus multiple art exhibits including &#8220;Leap&#8221; the giant red rabbit by artist Lawrence Argent. Working with Corgan Associates and Fentress Architects, we served as the local architect on the project, dubbed &#8220;The Big Build.&#8221; Central Terminal B was completed early and under budget, and is certified LEED Silver.
This newest terminal positions the greater Sacramento region for long-term growth, with future expansion to include additional gates and conversion the existing Terminal A to an airside concourse with a second automated people mover.

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B6003 ICON Aircraft, 2016

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ICON Aircraft, an amphibious light sport recreational aircraft manufacturing company, is growing faster than their current newly acquired space adjacent to the Nut Tree Airport can handle.
The relocation of the company’s manufacturing operation was moved to Vacaville from Southern California. In order to allow employees to move sooner and enroll their children at the beginning of the school year, the occupancy date was shortened to August 2015. To meet this early date, it required coordination with the City of Vacaville Building Department and the City Fire Marshal for all code requirements and submission of new construction documents. New requirements included the installation of a demising fence, fire alarms, and modifications to the existing fire sprinkler system. The existing building permit was amended and partial occupancy of the new facility was achieved on time, allowing for a smooth transition of their manufacturing operation. Construction of Building 2141 in Vacaville was completed in January 2016.
Dreyfuss + Blackford also completed the Building 2131 buildout, which is adjacent to the manufacturing facility. It includes the installation of ICON’s Composite Structural Bonding facility, where they manufacture the aircraft’s carbon fiber bodies.

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81003 San Francisco International Airport, 1981

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The garage is connected to the terminal by an enclosed pedestrian bridge on the second level, allowing ticketed passengers to proceed directly from their vehicle to the gate with ease and safety. This feature also allows for better traffic flow past the terminals as it reduces the number of pedestrians crossing the lanes of traffic.

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Sacramento International Airport Parking Garage (SMF), 2004

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The large floor plates are sliced through with light wells at three locations and fitted with fabric sculptures. In addition to providing natural light, these wells break up the large floor areas into four &#8220;districts&#8221; for ease of wayfinding.

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In 1972, the Prestressed Concrete Institute gave the Elevated Roadway project at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) an Award of Merit. The major constraint for this project was continual operation of the existing roadway and led to a unique composite structure. The single row of cast-in-place columns support a cast-in-place, post-tensioned, continuous spine beam. The roadway is formed of precast, prestressed inverted double tees that cantilever on both sides of the spine beam. Precast curved parapet units are attached and together these units provide the “form” for the cast-in-place post-tensioned pavement.
All the construction for the nearly one mile of parallel deck elevated roadway was achieved with minimum disruption to the existing airport traffic. Attractive finishes with minimum maintenance requirements add to the economy of this structure. The pierced parapets curved into the soffit add a distinctive architectural touch. The awards jury commented “the design form is very daring and very elegant. The upward curve forming the edge beam is beautifully handled. All the forms and shapes used seem to belong at an airport; the bridge is almost flying. The single central support reduces the clutter usually associated with elevated roadways. A beautiful work.”

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The parking structure at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was completed by Dreyfuss + Blackford in 1981, in a joint venture with John Carl Warnecke and Associates. It provides parking for 7,000 automobiles on five levels. Enclosed bridges &#8211; with moving sidewalks &#8211; provide primary access to the terminals and boarding areas. A second connection between parking and terminals is provided at the first level by tunnels. The entrance plaza to the structure contains five lanes and direct ramps to each of the five parking levels. An electronic control system is provided to guide drivers, via red and green lights and changeable message signs, to an available parking stall. Exit toll booths are also at each of the levels. Up and down ramps, surrounding a landscaped central open space 200 feet in diameter, provide for easy inter-floor circulation.

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San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1981

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In 1968, our design team, under the name of “San Francisco Airport Architects,” was engaged for the first phase of construction at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for the terminal expansion. It consisted of the north terminal, entrance roads and terminal roads, a ground transportation center, remodeled and enlarged south and east terminals, and replacement of most loading areas. The terminal plan design accommodates total ground transportation needs.
The San Francisco Bay Area region’s rapid transit and freeway systems connect with the airport’s central ground transportation complex and its vertical and horizontal elevator systems which radiate to the passenger terminal ring and airplane boarding areas. The passenger service, ticketing, baggage checking and claim, customs, restaurants, shops, banking, and healthcare are all integrated into the design. Aircraft services on the apron include fueling, baggage handling, food service, cargo, power and other maintenance requirements which take place while the aircraft is parked at the terminal. All environmental, functional and security systems are supervised from a computer controlled management center.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Terminal Master Plan

In 1964 we completed a master plan for what was then a new jet facility known as Sacramento Metropolitan Airport. It was planned to serve the present and potential needs of a metropolitan community of approximately 1 million passengers yearly. Partnered with us for this master plan were Fisher Associates, Inc., and Reinard W. Brandley. Due to the increased population in the region, a new 1973 master plan allowed for a capacity of more than 2 times the passenger volume, with provisions for possible expansion to a regional airport complex.
Later renamed to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), it is one of the highest-rated facilities in the country in terms of passenger satisfaction. Currently, over 4 million people “emplane” each year, and this will more than double by 2024. Working with Corgan Associates in 2007, we completed a comprehensive 20-year master plan to accommodate this growth in service.
Plans included a new Central Terminal B building with hotel, a remote concourse facility with 23 gates, expansion of Terminal A to 21 gates, a second parking garage, runway expansion, light-rail service, and various support facilities. The County Board of Supervisors approved this master plan assuring that Sacramento continues to be a viable option for both domestic and international travel.
Construction of Central Terminal B was completed in 2011.

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The Nut Tree, 1958 - 1989

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Sacramento International Airport Remote Central Receiving Facility

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80018 Sacramento International Airport Terminal B, 1967

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Terminal B, 1967

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Sacramento International Airport Terminal A

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Broad, open ticketing and baggage lobbies are bathed in natural light to improve energy-efficiency.

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Numerous art pieces are carefully integrated into the building design. The whimsical &#8220;Lost Luggage&#8221; installation is a wry comment on days-gone-by travel.

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