When the production designer for The Terminal was presented with a fascinating design challenge by Steven Spielberg to create a full-sized airport terminal, Risha Engineering was proud to take on the unique opportunity within a very aggressive time frame. The set needed to appear absolutely believable to an audience intimately familiar with this type of space.

The structure consists of long span trusses supported by an offset column grid. The set includes a 45,000 sq. ft. mezzanine and a 6,000 sq. ft. third floor 1st class lounge . The project includes a independent self-supporting three story structure. Working with the production staff, Risha Engineering delivered structural drawings with a shop drawing level of detailing schedule.

This project received the SEAOC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award