Cultural Hubs: Destination Airports Panel

Dattner Architects’ Principal, Jeffrey Dugan, moderated the Cultural Hubs: Destination Airports event at the Center for Architecture on Wednesday June 14. The discussion engaged experts from the Aviation and Design industries to explore how airports and architects work together to redefine the traveler experience, improving the experience that starts before the passenger even arrives at the airport and stays with them long after they have completed their journey. The panel of experts focused their talk on how to balance increased security with easy access; how cultural experiences such as high-end retail, fine dining, entertainment are funded, curated, and implemented; and how global cities incorporate art to reflect local culture and acclimate international travelers; and how, as travelers spend more time at airports, these facilities have become a great “third place” between home and the office.