How the designers of Portland’s new PDX made the best airport in the country even better

The most stunning airport in America is now open. Housed under a spectacular nine-acre roof made completely of sustainably sourced local timber, the new main terminal of Portland International Airport (PDX) started welcoming its first passengers on August 13, 2024. A decade-long, $2 billion renovation process called PDX Next has doubled the airport’s passenger capacity, while retaining the small-town comforts that make it so locally beloved. When the final phase of construction ends early...