Mobile International Airport
Americas
In Progress · 2026
35,000 sq. ft. facade · 28'6" VS1 clear span; large missile impact-rated version of system
Once completed, the Mobile International Airport will feature 35,000 sq. ft. of VS1, all of which will be framed with a large missile impact-rated version of VS1. This project is in wind zone 4, where the most stringent hurricane wind speeds occur. The system underwent the corresponding ASTM E 1886 / 1996 test and passed on round one.
The main scope showcases a 28.5’ clear spanning VS1 wall with a 10” deep aluminum profile and no secondary steel support. The façade features offset horizontal glazing joints, a staple approach often used by project architect HOK. The design is similar to another VS1 design by HOK at the Consumer Credit Union headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
FROM THE ARCHITECT HOK
❝In Mobile, the new five-gate terminal will make the downtown airport a domestic and international travel destination.
Large floor-to-ceiling walls anchor the security checkpoint and act as wayfinding beacons. Glass walls fill the space with natural light.❞
Large floor-to-ceiling walls anchor the security checkpoint and act as wayfinding beacons. Glass walls fill the space with natural light.❞
VS1 Facade Installation Progress, December 2024
