Airports

Airports can be stressful experiences for most people, but they're one of my favorite parts of traveling.

In many cities, airports serve as one of the most striking focal points of public infrastructure. They express the city's unique character, culture, and traditions. Today—together with libraries—they seem to be one of the last remaining areas where governments have the will to invest in grand, soaring, civic spaces.

And airports tell stories—not just the stories of passengers beginning and ending their journeys, but also a living history of how cities, regions, and countries grow and evolve over time.