luis vidal + architects, a leading award-winning architectural firm renowned for its expertise in transportation design, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Kirchhoff as principal & airports leader, North America. Kirchhoff brings 24 years of airport planning and development experience and a dynamic approach to the firm.
“We are delighted to welcome Andrew Kirchhoff to our team at luis vidal + architects,” stated Luis Vidal, president and founding partner of luis vidal + architects. “His extensive experience in airport planning and development will be instrumental in further expanding our footprint in the aviation industry. We are confident that Andrew’s energy and expertise will drive our success in creating exceptional airport facilities that redefine travel and the traveler experience.”
As principal & airports leader, Kirchhoff will lead airport planning and design projects, serve as the client relationship executive and ensure seamless collaboration with project teams. His extensive experience encompasses airport terminal facility programming and planning, capacity/demand analysis, conceptual design, comparison studies, master plans and project team coordination. Kirchhoff has honed his airport planning and operations expertise through traditional consulting roles and site extension of staff services at airports across the United States and abroad.
“I am thrilled to be joining luis vidal + architects, a firm known for its commitment to innovation and design excellence,” expressed Andrew Kirchhoff. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to create cutting-edge airport facilities that meet the evolving needs of passengers and stakeholders. Together, we will continue to shape the future of airport design and contribute to the advancement of the aviation industry.”
Prior to joining luis vidal + architects, Kirchhoff served as the officer-in-charge and planning program director at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, overseeing the $20-25 million On-Call Airport Planning Services contract. Additionally, Kirchhoff led terminal planning projects for multiple leading global projects, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, New International Airport of Mexico City and Quito International Airport, among others.
Kirchhoff is a highly accomplished planner, who earned the inaugural Planning Maestro Award at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in 2022. Additionally, Kirchhoff has been a member of Transportation Research Board’s Terminal and Ground Access Committee since 2009, making significant contributions as Chair from 2014-2020.
Kirchhoff’s appointment reinforces luis vidal + architects’ dedication to delivering exceptional architectural solutions in the North American market. The firm has established a strong presence in various industry sectors, including healthcare, mobility, bio-innovation, community and commercial sectors. Notable projects by luis vidal + architects include the award-winning Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport and several international airports in prominent U.S. cities, such as Pittsburgh, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver.
