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Westfield debuts video sneak peek of new LAX remodel

The design was inspired by L.A.’s Sunset Boulevard and features 21 new dining and retail destinations, including newly revealed first-of-its-kind The Marketplace by Wolfgang Puck.

May 29, 2015

In partnership with Los Angeles World Airports, Westfield is giving a sneak peek of the transformation coming to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport with the release of an exclusive new video. Inspired by Los Angeles’ iconic Sunset Boulevard, the new design will feature 14 L.A.-based brands and 13 new airport firsts anywhere, and unite the terminal’s existing disjointed buildings into a seamless, cutting-edge consumer experience, according to a company release.

“By infusing the terminal with cutting-edge multisensory design, innovative new technologies and a signature blend of local flavors and the best international brands, we’ve crafted a singular vision for Terminal 6 which reflects the style, spirit and scenery of L.A.’s legendary Sunset Boulevard,” Dominic Lowe, EVP, Westfield, developer of LAX’s Terminals 1, 2, 3, 6 and Tom Bradley International Terminal, said in a statement. “As the complete transformation takes shape, we are committed to a continued partnership with Los Angeles World Airports to forge a bold new path at LAX.”

Among the 21 new dining and retail destinations in Westfield’s 17,400-square-foot collection is newly announced The Marketplace by Wolfgang Puck, a first-of-its-kind modern dining experience by CMS Hospitality and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide. The Marketplace joins 18 additional brands announced in late 2014. Featuring three culinary stations – The Kitchen, WPizza, and The Wine Bar, a full service bar, The Marketplace will offer a variety of tastes to suit every palate or budget. The transformation will take place while the terminal continues to serve travelers and is expected to be completed in 2016 with new retail, dining and amenities phasing in incrementally to provide immediate enhancements. 

L.A.’s storied Sunset Boulevard inspires design

Coined “The Boulevard,” Westfield’s design vision features bold architectural lighting, engaging digital technologies, and a cohesive use of materials to create a relaxing yet dramatic environment mirroring the experience of traveling along Sunset Boulevard, from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway. The meandering curves in Bel Air and Brentwood inspired the retail and dining districts, while a calm glowing bar becomes the ultimate destination to relax or recharge before a flight, according to the release.

Constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1979, LAX’s Terminal 6 is home to 14 gates and five carriers serving both domestic and international travelers. In 2014, Terminal 6 served approximately 8 million travelers. The new design opens up the interface between the original terminal and its connector – built more than a decade later – to create more space and new sightlines to shopping, dining and gates. Gate areas will feature a café, lounge and communal seating with ample charging outlets to offer travelers the option to work, relax or socialize before boarding.