{"id":35013,"date":"2026-04-26T22:48:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T22:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=35013"},"modified":"2026-04-26T22:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T22:48:39","slug":"woods-bagot-unveils-design-of-midfield-satellite-concourse-msc-south-at-los-angeles-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/california\/woods-bagot-unveils-design-of-midfield-satellite-concourse-msc-south-at-los-angeles-international-airport\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Woods Bagot Unveils Design of Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South at Los Angeles International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Woods Bagot, has unveiled the design of the Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), marking the successful delivery of one of the most innovative aviation infrastructure projects in the country.  Part of the airport\u2019s broader multi-billion-dollar modernization initiative, MSC South adds approximately 150,000 square feet and eight gates for narrowbody aircraft, extending the capacity of the Tom Bradley International Terminal and significantly enhancing LAX\u2019s operational flexibility. The new concourse was completed using a groundbreaking Offsite Construction and Relocation (OCR) method, in which nine building segments were constructed offsite and transported 1.75 miles across the airfield before being fully assembled on location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photography by Jason O’Rear<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMSC South reflects a new paradigm for how we think about large-scale aviation projects, from delivery to design,\u201d said Principal Matt Ducharme, Woods Bagot\u2019s North American Design Leader. \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to partner with LAWA on this visionary project, and to see it now completed and ready to serve the people of Los Angeles and travelers from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed by Woods Bagot in collaboration with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), W.E. O\u2019Neil Construction, and Buro Happold, MSC South embraces innovation at every level, from modular construction and environmental performance to enhanced user experience and community inclusion. The project achieved over 30% local hire participation, including graduates from the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program, and is targeting LEED Silver certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midfield Satellite Concourse South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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MSC South thematically blends indoors and outdoors through a design that celebrates Southern California’s quality of light. The exterior facade features an integral performance-driven angled brise soleil that reduces glare and solar radiation while maximizing outdoor views. Passengers can enjoy a sense of domestic comfort complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass windows that accentuate exterior views. MSC South\u2019s layout also draws inspiration from the emblematic architecture of modernist Case Study Houses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSC South represents another example of LAWA\u2019s dedication to design excellence. Architecturally, the concourse creates a sense of place that celebrates and pays homage to the City of Los Angeles, with elements of the design strongly influenced by notable modernist homes. This is especially true of the project\u2019s exterior brise soleil system \u2013 a solar shading feature on the concourse\u2019s fa\u00e7ade \u2013 that frames sightlines of the surrounding L.A. landscape. Inside MSC South, passengers\u2019 comfort and well-being are of the utmost importance, with the interior feeling more like a domestic space than a traditional airport concourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSC South\u2019s brise soleil system will also enable passive cooling and energy conservation, helping the project achieve its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver accreditation goal. As with all LAWA transformation projects, the team delivering MSC South is composed of local workers, with more than 30% of the team coming from Los Angeles\u2019s local workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offsite Construction and Relocation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The completion of MSC South marks the successful implementation of a groundbreaking Offsite Construction and Relocation (OCR) method, which transformed how major airport infrastructure can be delivered. Beginning in early 2024, the concourse\u2019s nine modular segments were built just north of LAX\u2019s northern runways, approximately 1.75 miles from their final location, allowing work to proceed without disrupting active airfield operations. Each segment was then carefully transported to the site during overnight operations using Mammoet\u2019s Self-Propelled Modular Transporters, with runway closures timed to ensure safety and minimal operational impact. Once assembled on-site, the modular structure, with its demountable seismic joints and highly coordinated utility infrastructure, provides a flexible, sustainable design that can be disassembled and relocated in the future if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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MSC South Key Project Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Approximately 150,00sf of new construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Built with innovative Offsite Construction and Relocation (OCR) technique<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 8 Airplane Design Group (ADG) III Narrowbody Gates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Targeting LEED Silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Project Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Design Architect: Woods Bagot Los Angeles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Associate Architect: Raw International<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • General Contractor and Construction Manager: W.E. O’Neil Construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Structural Engineer: Buro Happold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Civil Engineer: Mott MacDonald \/ MA Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer: Syska Hennessy Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Electrical Engineer: PBS Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Geotechnical Engineer: Diaz Yourman & Associates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sustainability Consultant: Buro Happold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Baggage Handling, Passenger Boarding Bridges and Fueling: Swanson Rink<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • IT, Communications and Security: TLC Engineering Solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Wayfinding: Selbert Perkins Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lighting Design: Buro Happold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Acoustics: Buro Happold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Site Investigations and Surveying: Pfeiler & Associates Engineers, Inc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Vertical Transportation: Syska Hennessy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Group Code Compliance: Jensen Hughes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fire Protection: Schwab Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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