Dome Restoration

Developed in 1956 by visionary Architect Minoru Yamasaki, the architectural design of Terminal 1 (Lambert’s original terminal) was dedicated as a “Grand Central Station of Air” with its arching floor to ceiling windows and 36-ft. dome ceilings.

Those dome ceilings are now restored with a new “Arctic White” acoustical coating to improve sound absorption.  The new ceiling treatment has brightened the Ticketing Hall much like it was when it was first built.  The project also included new improved skylights with LED lighting that can produce a number of colors that can be seen inside and outside the terminal. 

Lambert completed the installation of a new baggage system (arrivals) in Terminal 1 in 2009. All six carousels and two large claim systems were replaced along with the luggage conveyer system in Terminal 1. These carousels will run faster, smoother, and quieter, resulting in less jams and luggage hang-ups than the previous baggage system.  Besides being more reliable and efficient, the new low-profile carousels have opened the views for arriving passengers and visitors in the baggage claim area.

Wayfinding and Signage

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport invested $1.2 million on a new wayfinding master plan to make it easier for the traveling public to find their way to and from the airport. 

The Wayfinding Project involved installing all new roadway signs for airport traffic from Interstate 70 and other entry points to Lambert’s terminals, parking lots, and other airport-related facilities. The new signs are more consistent in messaging, look and color. The project was completed in 2010.