PGAL served as Prime Consultant and Lead Architect for a large-scale retail rollout in partnership with World Duty Free Group (WDFG) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Client
World Duty Free Group
Construction Delivery
CMAR
PGAL Scope
Full Architectural Services
Completion Date
2020
World Duty Free Concessions at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

The program introduced 18 unique retail locations across four terminals, featuring national brands such as MAC, M. Fredric, and InMotion.

To create a welcoming and engaging shopping experience, the spaces were designed to support diverse traveler needs while reinforcing brand identity. Several Houston-based retailers were also introduced, including Texas Monthly News, Houston Chronicle News, and the first retail storefronts for CultureMap Houston.

The program was delivered in four phases under a fast-track schedule, with the first five locations completed in just eight weeks. Totaling 16,128 square feet, the retail spaces ranged in size from compact 125-square-foot kiosks to full 1,930-square-foot branded stores.

World Duty Free Concessions at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
World Duty Free Concessions at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
World Duty Free Concessions at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)