PGAL Selected for Tampa International Airport Concessions Redevelopment and Airside A Airline Lounge Development

PGAL has been selected as lead architect for two major improvement projects at Tampa International Airport (TPA): the Concessions Space Redevelopment and the Airside A Airline Lounge Development. Working alongside design-build partner Manhattan Construction, PGAL will lead the architectural design and coordinate the multidisciplinary design team for improvements aimed at modernizing airport facilities, supporting future commercial development, and enhancing the passenger experience.

The projects, approved by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), encompass improvements across the Main Terminal and multiple airsides, along with the development of approximately 15,000 square feet of warm-shell space for a future airline lounge at Airside A.

The Concessions Space Redevelopment will focus on preparing existing airport spaces for future food, beverage, and retail operators through white-box improvements, utility and building-system modifications, selective demolition, and associated infrastructure upgrades. The work will also address circulation, architectural finishes, and operational interfaces where required, providing flexible spaces that can accommodate future tenant improvements while maintaining airport operations.

At Airside A, the Airline Lounge Development will connect two existing mezzanine areas through a new elevated bridge spanning the central concourse, with additional cantilevered floor extensions to expand the available lounge area. The project also includes improvements to vertical circulation, building systems, and adjacent public spaces. The architectural design will integrate the new bridge and expanded mezzanines into the existing terminal environment while supporting passenger circulation and airport operations. The completed warm-shell space will accommodate a future airline lounge, with tenant-specific interiors to be developed separately.

“Airport improvements are as much about creating the infrastructure for future growth as they are about enhancing the passenger experience,” said Jorge Garcia, AIA, Principal at PGAL. “At Tampa International Airport, our work will focus on creating adaptable spaces for future concessions while developing a new architectural connection at Airside A that expands opportunities for passenger amenities. Both projects require careful integration with existing facilities and airport operations, and we’re excited to be part of the team bringing them forward.”

The projects build on PGAL’s extensive aviation portfolio, which includes terminal modernization, concourse improvements, passenger amenities, and complex renovations within active airport environments. Through its collaboration with Manhattan Construction and HCAA, PGAL will bring its experience in aviation planning, architecture, and multidisciplinary design coordination to support the airport’s continued evolution.