We are currently working on two projects at Memphis International Airport. The first, Memphis Made Brewing Co., is a local brewery concept that addresses the importance of localization within airports and marries the shift towards support of non-chain restaurants. Harrison is embracing HMSHosts’ strategy by sourcing local materials where possible to honor the area and infuse travelers with a touch of Memphis. Responding to the changing need for brand flexibility, Harrison has also considered adaptable zonal seating arrangements to address any future changes in seating capacities.
For the second project, HMSHost and Harrison have partnered with the Memphis Grizzlies. The design celebrates the iconic NBA team with a confident mix of brand and basketball philosophy. The brand colors and lighting are mixed with iconography, screens and bleacher seating inspired by the court to create a stand-out design and a consistent brand story that plays out throughout the guest experience. Harrison has made it a priority to create a cohesive design that carries through every detail from the halo lighting and the shade of tile grout selected to the cross stitching on the seats.
“We partnered with Harrison because of their brilliant designs, understanding and ability to navigate the complexity of an airport environment,” said HMSHost VP Design and Construction Roy K. Wunderlich. “We’ve been impressed by Harrison’s ability to deliver creative commercial interior designs while keeping the brand personality to really create magical moments that will attract and retain airport guests.”
Harrison’s vast experience includes completing more than 50 global airport projects and winning international FAB Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019, including:
2019 Airport Bar of the Year (Family Restaurant) – Regional Winner: Giraffe World Kitchen
2018 Airport Bar of the Year (Over $3 Million and Best Bar Overall) – TRG Concessions, The Curator, London Heathrow Airport
2018 Airport Bar of the Year (Highly Commended) – Regional Winner (Europe): TRG Concessions, The Curator, London Heathrow Airport
2018 Airport Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Europe) – Oriel Grand Brasserie, London Heathrow Airport
2017 Airport Bar of the Year (Europe) – TRG Concessions, Nicholas Culpepper, London Gatwick Airport
2017 Airport Bar of the Year (Highly Commended) – TRG Concessions, Nicholas Culpepper, London Gatwick Airport
“We are beyond thrilled to continue our partnership with HMSHost,” said Harrison Chief Operating Officer Keith Anderson. “The key to our success is the service we provide that balances creativity, commercial awareness and comprehensive documentation supported by experienced airport project management. Our Dallas office has team members that have worked in airports all over the country, so our team truly understands the nuances of working in airports and what it takes to win airport pitches by delivering standout designs and exceptional execution.”
This extensive experience positions Harrison as a global leader in airport design and delivery. In addition to Memphis International Airport, Harrison has completed recently projects across the United States from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Houston Airport. Harrison teams have also worked on airports across the globe from London Heathrow and Auckland New Zealand to Dubai International and many more.