BA Maritime Portfolio
Port Galveston, Texas
Galveston Wharves
Cruise Terminal
Poised to become the globe’s first Net Zero cruise facility, Galveston Wharves Cruise Terminal is 161,300-square-feet of the most technologically advanced cruise facility in the world.
  • First terminal in the World designed to achieve Net-Zero Energy.
  • First terminal in Texas to achieve LEED Gold certification
  • $125 million cruise terminal facility to serve Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ships
  • Accommodates up to 630,000 guests per year.

Galveston Wharves Cruise Terminal

Galveston Wharves Cruise Terminal is a two story, 160,000 square-foot terminal building designed to maximize cruise terminal operations while creating a welcoming environment for passengers and crew. B&A worked closely with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and the Port of Galveston to develop the overall concept and meet the requirements for the latest embarkation and disembarkation process of the cruise line.
Galveston Wharves Cruise Terminal will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its energy through on-site solar panels.
The project also includes structural evaluations and improvements to the pier bulkhead and apron to accommodate the cruise line’s largest ships. In addition, stormwater utilities required relocation and design for penetration of existing structures. Conflict challenges at the site were increased due to various generations of abandoned structures and as-built information. Our team develop a basis of design using observations and investigation reports to design a successful approach for relocation.
James R. Bowers, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP - Project Manager
James R. Bowers is a Florida-registered architect with more than 20 years of architectural experience with a variety of project types. His past experience includes maritime cruise terminals, mixed-use residential developments, lower and higher education, corporate and transportation projects for both public and private clients. Mr. Bowers has extensive experience in project management, design, document coordination, and construction management, in addition to code and specification research.
Other Projects
Galveston Wharves Cruise Terminal
- Galveston, Texas.
Poised to become the globe’s first Net Zero cruise facility, Galveston Wharves Cruise Terminal is 161,300-square-feet of the most technologically advanced cruise facility in the world.
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Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 3
- Port Canaveral, Florida.
BA designed and delivered the new 200,000 SF Cruise Terminal 3 to the Canaveral Port Authority and Carnival Cruise Lines in 2020 and it was finally used in August 2021 for their newest ship, Mardi Gras, the first North American-based LNG powered ship.
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PortMiami Cruise Terminal B
- Miami, Florida.
The project was constructed to LEED Gold standards, focusing on innovation in design and facility operation to create a platform that optimizes energy performance, indoor air quality, water use efficiencies and maximizes the use of local materials and human resources.
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PortMiami Cruise Terminal A
- Miami, Florida.
Design and construction administration of regulatory DHS Customs and Border Protection facilities for the 220,000-SF flagship terminal facility. Terminal A showcases an angular, glass center and a connected parking garage with 1,000 parking spaces at the northeastern side of the port. The project is certified LEED Gold
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PortEverglades Cruise Terminal 25
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Terminal 25 was designed by BA to complement the sophistication of the terminal’s new resident ship and subsequent newbuilds – Celebrity Edge. The facility features cutting-edge technology, an iconic grand atrium and interior passenger lounge area design providing for the ultimate in passenger experience, while streamlining operations.
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Port of San Francisco Cruise Terminal 27
- San Francisco, California.
BA, along with a local design team, developed the Cruise Ship Terminal and Northeast Wharf Plaza (Public Park) constructed on an 8-acre pier site comprised of the existing Pier 27 and the adjacent vehicular transportation area. The first users of the cruise ship terminal was the America’s Cup for the sailboat races on San Francisco Bay.
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Marina Bay Cruise Centre
- Singapore
Marina Bay Cruise Centre was opened in 2012 by the government of Singapore. BA, in association with RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd. of Singapore, designed and provided construction administration of this 320,000-SF, $500-million multi-story terminal facility and infrastructure to accommodate a new generation of mega cruise ships.
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