IAH Airport Connector Tunnel – Public Art
Our artistic concept for the connector tunnel between Terminals D and E pays homage to and welcomes the countless individuals from other countries, some of who come to Houston in search of fulfilling dreams of a better life. These new arrivals are immersed in a visually stunning multisensory experience, providing them with a glimpse of Houston’s diverse multicultural community.
Portraits of 60 individuals, 30 on each side are combined with brief personal stories that express their experience upon arrival in Houston.
CORE was responsible to create a modern and timeless ambient atmospheric immersive artwork highlighting our city’s greatest assets, it’s people.
The visual effect of text and image imparts an ephemeral quality of light and movement, much like the flow of our native bayous. These waves of light slowly flow along the tunnel’s length at a pace slightly faster than the average gait of a traveler.
Overhead, existing acoustical panels will be replaced with perforated panels. Colored LED lighting emanates through the perforated pattern, creating a sense that one is walking under big Texas clouds overhead. Speakers will be inset into the central recess in the ceiling to deliver ambient sounds and voices.
