The stress-reducing traveler experience that is at the center of the new Elmira-Corning Airport Terminal design is featured in this month’s Airport Improvement Magazine.

” ‘A walk in the woods’ was the mantra that guided every part of the design and construction process, says Jonathan McCredie, a principal at Fennick McCredie Architecture.

“That was the idea we were constantly going for—from the initial concept to making sure contractors put trees in the right spot,” explains McCredie.

The terminal’s three departure lounges are surrounded by an 18,600-square-foot garden, complete with a security wall to prevent airside access. Two courtyards in the garden are accessible from the departure lounges, so passengers can wait outside before their flights. A third and separate courtyard is only accessible from the pre-security restaurant area.”