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Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design
and engineering, was recently selected by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) to provide architecture and engineering design
services for the new airport traffic control tower (ATCT) and
terminal radar approach control base building (TRACON) in
Anchorage, Alaska.
The facility will provide air traffic control
for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), which also
includes the Lake Hood Seaplane Base, the world’s largest seaplane
base. ANC is the gateway to Alaska and the US with approximately
5.7 million passengers and more than 3 million tons of cargo
passing through the airport each year. The airport, including the
future ATCT and TRACON, sits on the traditional land of the
Dena’ina people.
Outgrowing the current towerThe
current tower was constructed in 1977 and designed to accommodate
only four air traffic controller positions. Since then, the airport
added new runways, expanded its terminals, and increased the
capacity of its cargo operations at ANC, which is the busiest cargo
airport in the US and among the busiest in the world. The
substantial increase in aircraft movements created a need for more
air traffic controllers, leading to tower overcrowding.
Air traffic control tower The
ATCT serves as the heart of airport operations at ANC, which is
among the top 5 global airports for cargo throughput and home to
the world’s busiest floatplane base. When complete, the ATCT will
be a feat of structural engineering and the tallest structure in
Alaska at more than 300 feet tall, nearly twice as tall as the
existing tower. Clad with a durable metal panel rainscreen and
glazing, the 12-sided cab will improve technology and viewing to
control aircraft movements. The design addresses overcrowding,
incorporating additional space for supervisory and support staff,
as well as National Air Traffic Controllers Association
representatives.
Terminal radar approach control base
buildingThe two-story building, adjacent to the ATCT,
serves as a base for radar-approach operations, environmental, and
administrative functions. Stantec’s design for this
35,000-square-foot building will include a metal panel rainscreen
exterior façade and a low wall and roof-to-floor area ratio to
improve energy efficiency.
“It’s an honor to work with the Federal Aviation
Administration again to upgrade the air traffic control and radar
approach facilities at Anchorage International Airport,” said Alex
Thome, principal in Stantec’s airport practice. “This facility is
critical to the future safe movement of millions of passengers and
much of the air cargo entering and exiting the United States.
Combining Stantec’s Alaska-specific design experience from our
Anchorage staff with our global aviation-design expertise allows us
to provide the FAA the best of both worlds.”
Resilient design in a challenging
climateThe baseline elements of the ATCT design are
strong, simple shapes without extraneous angles, a high-performance
façade, and exterior finishes that are robust, virtually
maintenance free, and exceedingly durable. Most importantly,
Stantec will focus on keeping the design of the ATCT/TRACON
operationally efficient, emphasizing design elements that support
safety, sustainability, and the facility’s mission-critical
purpose.
This Risk Category IV building will include
floor plans that optimize operations and maintenance and include
energy-efficient mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Structurally, the ATCT will meet the needs of high seismic
performance in a cold region to provide ANC staff with a safe and
steady work environment in all conditions.
Seismic risksThis essential
facility is in a highly seismic zone, requiring the new facilities’
design to accommodate significant ground motions with additional
structural and life-safety precautions to keep air traffic
controllers and FAA staff safe. The airport’s original air traffic
control tower was destroyed in the 1964 magnitude 9.2 earthquake,
the most powerful ever in North America, and rebuilt in 1977.
Integrated design services
approachStantec’s in-house team and subconsultants will
provide architecture for both facilities, as well as civil, life
safety, structural, electrical, fiber optic transmission system,
ICT, mechanical, and sustainability design services.
With more than 26,000 employees working in over
400 locations worldwide, Stantec is a trusted source for highly
technical design solutions. Through industry-leading expertise,
technology solutions, and thought leadership, the firm’s US Federal
Program has a long history successfully supporting a diverse range
of federal clients achieve their missions. Learn more about
Stantec’s US Federal Government program here and about Stantec’s
airport expertise here.
About StantecCommunities are
fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they
provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why
at Stantec, we always design with community in
mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because
they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed
and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision
what's never been considered, to bring together diverse
perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.
We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and
project managers, innovating together at the intersection of
community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these
priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in
communities across the globe.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the
symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us on social media.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains
forward-looking statements regarding the projects described above.
Forward-looking statements also include any other statements that
do not refer to historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking
statements are based on assumptions and subject to inherent risks
and uncertainties. There is a risk that the projects described
above may be delayed, cancelled, suspended, or terminated. This
could cause future results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements made in this news release. Except as may
be required by law, Stantec undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are provided herein for the purpose of giving
information about the projects referred to above and their expected
impact. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be
appropriate for other purposes.
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