aviation sector – saam architecture

sector focus

aviation

Saam has an established aviation practice that has been in operation for over 10 years. Our aviation portfolio includes terminal design and renovation, airfield buildings, parking structures, passenger experience enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades. Our team has designed airside projects that relate to or support terminal buildings, including Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Buildings (ARFFs), Snow Removal Equipment buildings (SREs), and maintenance buildings.

We have extensive experience implementing unique design standards for federal agencies such as the FAA, CBP, TSA, DHS, and Department of Defense. In addition, Saam has worked with several airport authorities over the years including our ongoing work with Massport and past commissions with the Worcester, New Bedford, Sturbridge, and Westover Regional Airports.

project types

Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facilities
Airport terminals and amenities
Air Traffic Control / FAA Facilities
Hangars

Parking garages
Public transit stations
Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) facilities
Terminal support buildings

services

Renovations
New construction
Space evaluation
Test fits
Planning studies

Programming
Visualization renderings and animations
Interior design
Graphics and wayfinding
Sustainable design

clients

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA

New Bedford Regional Airport
Boston Logan Airport
Bridgewater State Aviation Training Facility

selected work

New Bedford Regional Airport Terminal

This design study explored concept design(s) options for the renovation, expansion, or complete replacement of the terminal, including a new ARFF facility, renovation of the existing maintenance building, and reconfiguration of the vehicular traffic patterns and parking. The study also provided recommendations for systems upgrades, code and ADA compliance, security measures, and associated order-of-magnitude costs. Read more →

Location
New Bedford, MA

Completion
TBD

Size
TBD

selected work

Hanscom Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility

Saam led the design of the new Hanscom Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Facility / United States Customs and Border Protection Facility at Hanscom Field. The new building includes independent facilities for both the Massport fire department under FAA regulations and funding, as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These two occupants independently occupy roughly 11,500 gross square feet with shared infrastructure. Read more →

Location
Bedford, MA

Completion
2019

Size
11,500 sf