“It was important that the building had its own sense of style. When people see it, we want them to know that they have arrived in Miami. We’re hoping it becomes an icon of the waterfront, synonymous with Royal Caribbean and the city.
“This was our first project in the USA so it already holds a special place in the history of the practice and we are really pleased with the end result.”
A number of technology and design-led solutions within the terminal will help to avoid long passenger lines. Guests will check their luggage at the curb the moment they arrive, before moving into the grand hall, which boasts 30-ft high ceilings. This contributes to a sense of scale and openness, with views of the ship framed by floor to ceiling glazing.
As visitors join the escalators to move up to the second floor they will pass underneath the centrepiece of the hall; a golden propeller sculpture weighing 14,300 pounds that rotates 56 feet in the air.
Ian added: “The arrivals process is key. We had to design something efficient that would also create excitement for guests. Our focus was on views of the ship and a design approach that would make the terminal feel more like a quality hotel rather than a piece of infrastructure.”
