Architects land Leeds Bradford Airport brief

Watson Batty Architects has been appointed by Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to design a 6,450 sq ft extension to its departure lounge.

The appointment follows an ongoing brief for Watson Batty to support extension works planned as part of the airports’ Route to 2030’ Strategic Development Plan.

The departure lounge’s expansion will increase passenger airside space by extending the first floor and adding a new storey to the existing single storey area next to gates three and four. The plans also include the introduction of a mezzanine floor at gate five.

Peter White, managing director at Watson Batty, said: “We are pleased to secure this further project with Leeds Bradford Airport after a detailed collaboration and consultation process. Over the last two years we have worked closely with the team at LBA to support a series of enabling projects, both airside and landside, and it is rewarding to know that our transport expertise is helping to build the future of a critical northern hub.”

Sophie Murr, head of projects at LBA, said: “Transformational projects across all areas of LBA are currently underway, all of which will make a huge positive difference to the passenger experience.”
Watson Batty has previously assisted Leeds Bradford Airport to improve circulation and flow of passengers around the terminal.