A louver support system on the top floor of the terminal.
JFK Airport — American Express Centurion Lounge
This study covers the structural calculations of the louver supplementary system for the American Express Centurion Lounge project in New York City. The louver panels are present at the top floor of the building and fixed to the main steel structure by steel brackets. The members consist of L angle verticals and tube sections as horizontal support beams.
The JFK Airport American Express Centurion Lounge is a world-class airport lounge that offers luxurious amenities and services to its guests. The lounge's facade is one of its most prominent features, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits such as natural light, thermal comfort, and noise reduction.
The project was carried out by a team of experienced facade engineers who leveraged the latest technologies and design principles to create a sustainable, high-performance facade that complements the lounge's overall design and aesthetic.
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