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. (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)
One of two sculptures that comprise “Topograph,” by Kendall Buster, hangs over the terminal entry. (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)
Travelers roll their bags down the main concourse of the new Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport. (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)
View from below of Janet Echelman’s “Every Beating Second.” (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)
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)
A passenger walks to the jetway to board a flight. (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)
Large floor-to-ceiling windows allow the terminal to significantly reduce energy use during daylight hours. (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)
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)
Wakaba Sushi & Noodle at Terminal 2. (Armand Emamdjomeh / Los Angeles Times)
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)