Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Erlanger, Kentucky

Project Strategy

After a series of service reductions, CVG’s Concourse A was closed, carriers relocated, and its future redefined. The resulting Vision to become a best-in-class airport included creating a travel-friendly atmosphere within a sustainable infrastructure. Designed for the modern traveler, Concourse A now boasts a ‘Rolling-on-the-River’ theme with soaring ceilings and natural light bouncing off 1920’s River City art deco mosaics.

While lighting and finishes were transformational, the flooring really strengthens the ‘Sense-of-Place.’ When years of grime and liquid staining were found under the existing carpet, Tandus Powerbond was chosen for its closed-cell cushion and fusing seams. Its impermeability to moisture and contaminants generates thermal and acoustical control while negating any delamination possibility. The Plexus’ wave-like pattern creates a clear path of travel while the District pattern, referencing the mosaics, reinforces movement.

Unique Installation Challenge Strategy

The project was extremely complicated, there were Nine river patterns each ranged from 120’ to 180’in length and 40’ to 80’ wide installed in the airport concourse and tunnels without utilizing any templates and all patterns were free hand with each pattern being different from one another using powerbond cushion back Tandus carpet plexus accent solid color loop pile . Additionally working under stringent rules and regulations of TSA and installing 18,000 SY of carpet in 6 weeks was admired and recognized by the entire construction team and the owner.