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Photos: Terminal 2 travelers at San Francisco International Airport

Janet Echelman's sculptural work, "Every Beating Second," hangs over the "recomposure" area of Terminal 2. The area is designed to give travelers a comfortable place to compose themselves after passing through TSA security checkpoints.

Janet Echelman’s sculptural work, “Every Beating Second,” hangs over the “recomposure” area of Terminal 2. The area is designed to give travelers a comfortable place to compose themselves after passing through TSA security checkpoints.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

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After the of eco-friendly, high-tech Terminal 2 at San Francisco International in April, travelers have begun to settle in. You’ll find them strolling under the giant artwork, lounging in the “egg” chairs and gazing out the big windows.

-- Armand Emamdjomeh

Terminal entry

One of two sculptures that comprise “Topograph,” by Kendall Buster, hangs over the terminal entry.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

Main concourse

Travelers roll their bags down the main concourse of the new Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

Artwork

View from below of Janet Echelman’s “Every Beating Second.”  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

Boarding area

Travelers wait for their flights to board at Terminal 2 of San Francisco International Airport. White gate numbers stand for American Airlines flights, and purple numbers stand for Virgin America  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

Departure area

A passenger walks to the jetway to board a flight.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

Floor-to-ceiling windows

Large floor-to-ceiling windows allow the terminal to significantly reduce energy use during daylight hours.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

"Egg" chairs

The terminal features “Egg” chairs designed by Fritz Hansen. The tables in the background sport electrical outlets, and free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the area.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

Restaurant

Wakaba Sushi & Noodle at Terminal 2.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

American Airlines' Admirals Club

In keeping with environmental motifs, the ceiling of American Airlines’ Admirals Club sports a stylized ceiling in the form of a tree.  (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)

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