Construction on the transformation of Eero Saarinen?s iconic TWA Flight Center into the new TWA Hotel has hit major milestone, as the project has now topped out.

TWA Hotel flag and American Flag raised to the top of the north hotel structure. Image © Max Touhey

Construction on the transformation of Eero Saarinen?s iconic TWA Flight Center into the new TWA Hotel has hit major milestone, as the project has now topped out.

MCR CEO Tyler Morse and Turner Construction's Rick Faustini and Gary McAssey standing next to the north hotel tower crane with ceremonial flags. Image © Max Touhey

The plans will see two low-rise hotel wings spreading out from the existing terminal structure, which will serve as the lobby and lounge. At 200,000 square feet, the space is believed to be the largest hotel lobby in the world. Once complete, the TWA Hotel will contain 505 guest rooms, 50,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces and a series of dining and retail options.Paying homage to the structure?s history, the new TWA Hotel will also contain a Jet Age and mid-century modern museum showcasing furniture, uniforms, posters and memorabilia from the TWA?s hayday.
Future TWA Hotel Grand Ballroom. Image © Max Touhey

Workers and partners fill the Saarinen terminal building at the topping out event. Image © Max Touhey

Workers pour concrete on top floor of north hotel structure. Image © Max Touhey

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