DEVELOPING A SPEC HOTEL In a somewhat unusual approach, British developer Bondcare (Heathrow) Ltd. began designing a hotel "on spec" before finding an owner. The speculative approach, more often used in office or apartment buildings, could indicate a "change is in the air" for hotel developers, who normally team up with an operator before design begins. — Published 2002.1016
	ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARDS 2002 The Society for Environmental Graphic Design has announced the results of its 2002 awards program. Environmental Graphic Design embraces many design disciplines including graphic, architectural, and industrial design, all concerned with the visual aspects of wayfinding, communicating identity and information, and shaping the idea of place. — Published 2002.0612
	NEW HUB, NO HUBCAPS The Edward H. McNamara Terminal in Detroit, Michigan opened to passengers on February 24th. This major new terminal, for Northwest Airlines' largest hub, is designed to reposition Wayne County's Detroit Metropolitan Airport as a world-class facility, with architecture demonstrating the latest in passenger amenities. — Published 2002.0313
	ART TO GO WITH ARRIS There's no longer any question that large architectural projects call for sophisticated computer-aided design systems for their execution. But sometimes very small projects do too. As recently demonstrated in the new San Francisco Museum of Modern Art store at the San Francisco International Airport, a top-of-the-line design system can work very well to control the design quality — and cost — of a small architectural gem. — Published 2001.0905
	NEW GATES FOR ASIA This spring Incheon Airport brings South Korea, and all of Asia, closer to the rest of the world. Asia's newest high-tech airport reaches out from a man-made land bridge between two islands in the Yellow Sea. Incheon will make Seoul a new rival to Hong Kong and Osaka as gateway to the East. — Published 2001.0606
	IN OUT OF THE RAIN AT PDX It's difficult enough for visitors arriving in an unfamiliar city. It's harder still if their first experience after leaving the airport is struggling to stay dry in the notoriously rainy Pacific Northwest. Now in Portland, Oregon, visitors need worry about this no more. The Portland International Airport (PDX) has completed an expansive new canopy covering its entire vehicle arrival area. In deference to the scanty winter daylight, this outdoor roof is covered entirely with glass. — Published 2000.1025

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