It’s shocking to hear how recently it was built! Every time I pass through, I think about how I find it to be one of the more dreadful major hubs in the US, and it feels at least 30 years old. For a contrast, I just looked it up and Doha’s airport (the original section) is also 11 years old—yet what a different experience it is!
The architectural blandness seems like such a missed opportunity, given that Miami has lots of tropical/beach vibes, Art Deco architecture, pastel colors, etc. that it could infuse into the building to give it a distinct local feel.
I agree that it’s neat how they did the segregated cars for departures (and domestic arrivals) vs. international arrivals on the people mover.
It’s shocking to hear how recently it was built! Every time I pass through, I think about how I find it to be one of the more dreadful major hubs in the US, and it feels at least 30 years old. For a contrast, I just looked it up and Doha’s airport (the original section) is also 11 years old—yet what a different experience it is!
The architectural blandness seems like such a missed opportunity, given that Miami has lots of tropical/beach vibes, Art Deco architecture, pastel colors, etc. that it could infuse into the building to give it a distinct local feel.
I agree that it’s neat how they did the segregated cars for departures (and domestic arrivals) vs. international arrivals on the people mover.