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Allyn Polancic

Allyn Polancic

Los Angeles, CA, US

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SFO Air Traffic Control Tower

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Airport Traffic Control Tower

$102 million replacement control tower and integrated facilities. The tower will be 228 ft tall and feature a 270-degree unobstructed view for air traffic controllers. The three-story, 44,000 sq ft base building will house administrative offices, equipment facilities, and incorporate a secure connector bridge between terminals for passengers. Scope from concept design to 45% design development documentation.

 
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Status: Built
Location: San Francisco, CA, US
My Role: Design, parametric modeling, and BIM documentation; produced digital and physical formal studies; geometric rationalization; parametric façade panel design; performed code research and applied FAA standards; prepared presentation materials.
Additional Credits: HNTB Architecture, Fentress Architects, Walter P Moore, Rutherford+Chekene, Hensel Phelps

 
SFO ATCT: Rendering
SFO ATCT: Rendering
SFO ATCT: Development of Form
SFO ATCT: Development of Form
SFO ATCT: Connection with Base Building
SFO ATCT: Connection with Base Building
SFO ATCT: Parametric Modeling in Revit
SFO ATCT: Parametric Modeling in Revit
SFO ATCT: Parametric Skin Studies
SFO ATCT: Parametric Skin Studies
SFO ATCT: Construction Photos
SFO ATCT: Construction Photos