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Designed by ZGF, the $2 billion terminal renovation and expansion is the largest mass timber project of its kind. The main terminal expansion at Portland International Airport (PDX) opened to passengers on 14 August. Designed by ZGF for the Port of Portland, the one-million-square-foot (93,000m²) project doubles the capacity of PDX, enabling the airport to accommodate 35 million passengers annually by 2045. Featuring a 9-acre (37,000m²) mass timber roof, the new terminal evokes the sensation of walking through a Pacific Northwest forest. Throughout the passenger journey, views of the airfield, abundant natural light, and interior landscapes reflect the region’s natural…