A few days ago, I was mesmerized by vintage pictures of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) featured in an article by Los Angeles Magazine . The article, written by Jean-Christophe Dick, LAX Airport Historian and President of the Flight Path Museum, showcased the architectural visions proposed in the mid-1950s. These historical renderings evoked a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the foresightedness of the architects who viewed airports as not just transit points but as spaces that could offer memorable experiences beyond travel. This took me back to a pivotal moment in my life as a young traveler at the age of 19. I found myself stranded at Madrid's airport, waiting for six hours with absolutely nothing to do. It was 1990, and I remember feeling frustrated by the lack of amenities or entertainment options. It struck me then that airports had the potential to be so much more than just places you hurriedly pass through. Fast forward to today, and the landscape of airports ...
Placemaking With Purpose