The mission of this studio was to revitalize the OSU Airport - Don Scott Field in Columbus, OH to enhance the existing structures, increase hangar space, and bring in more business. This was a multidisciplinary group project and my primary objective was to develop the master plan for the airport. Our approach was to focus the attention on the undeveloped northern section of the site to have a new main entrance and provide infrastructure for businesses in the rapidly growing community. The existing airport infrastructure would be further developed for private use as the airport has a high demand for private hangar space.
This project offered many challenges as this was the first time I worked on the site of an airport. Significant restrictions regarding the safety zones made if difficult for placing structures and providing proper access between pilots, airport staff, and fliers. Water and some vegetation attract wildlife that interferes with aircraft, therefore limiting these was necessary.
