MARKET
Aviation
Building the Business of Airports
Studio 151 leads the capital programs that define an airport’s future. At SFO, we’ve been entrusted to support every major capital program for more than a decade, delivering 50+ gates, new hold rooms, and complete airline relocations while keeping operations uninterrupted and passengers moving. We reimagined boarding‑area strategies to keep interim gates open through construction and delivered permanent solutions that set a new standard for throughput and passenger flow.
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Our role spans program strategy through commissioning. We translate leadership’s vision into executable plans and align stakeholders—Airport Commission leadership, TSA, IT, facilities, and airlines—around outcomes that grow revenue, reduce cost, and elevate the passenger experience. Within publicly responsible procurement frameworks, we help airports choose smarter delivery models to improve schedule certainty and avoid the low‑bid trap.
We modernize without downtime, delivering seamless upgrades to mission-critical systems like baggage handling, security, and aviation operations. We flawlessly relocated 30+ essential systems with zero operational disruption, praised by AT&T as “the most seamless 911 system migration they’ve ever witnessed.” Our innovations solved the “last seat of the plane” Wi-Fi challenge and delivered signal systems described by SFO’s CIO as “breaking the limits of physics.”
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Beyond infrastructure, we create new revenue opportunities and protect enterprise value. From a smart-metering platform recovering ~$2M annually to optimizing terminal retail placement, our solutions boost efficiency and profitability. We also delivered a 150,000-sq-ft LEED Gold, net-zero facility on time and within budget, all while maintaining uninterrupted airport operations.
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We transform leadership visions into resilient, efficient, and future-ready airport realities that elevate competitiveness.
Studio 151's Experience
Studio 151 has been at the forefront of aviation project design and management, fostering airport environments that prioritize both functionality and traveler satisfaction. Our projects in this market include:
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World’s Fastest Airport Public Wi-Fi: First implemented in 2015; our innovative design continues to set industry benchmarks.
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Smart Metering Platform at SFO: This platform saves approximately $2M annually in utilities, showcasing our ability to integrate cost-saving technology on a large scale.
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Mission-Critical Project Management: During the United–Continental merger, we preserved a multi-million-dollar airline lease by expertly managing a mission-critical project with significant constraints.
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Enhancement of SFO’s ACI-ASQ Scores: Through strategic infrastructure and connectivity upgrades, we significantly enhanced gate utilization and passenger satisfaction.
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Relocation of Aviation Security and Emergency Systems: Managed the flawless transition of over 30 critical systems with zero downtime, earning high praise for seamless execution.
These projects underscore our tailored approach to each airport’s unique challenges and objectives, aligning with broader operational goals to enhance efficiency, security, and passenger experience.