BA Maritime Portfolio
PortMiami, Florida
Cruise Terminal B PortMiami, Florida
The project was constructed to LEED Gold standards, focusing on innovation in design and facility operations enhance the global passenger experience in what is surely a gem in Miami’s skyline.
  • First Cruise Terminal to achieve LEED v4 Gold
  • First LEED Gold terminal at PortMiami
  • AIA Miami Award of Excellence for Interior Architecture
  • Features 122,000 square feet of energy-saving glass

Cruise Terminal B

Terminal B accommodates cruise vessels of more than 5,000 passengers, and features new technology to support quicker and more efficient embarkation and disembarkation processes, as well as expedited security screening and luggage check-in. The project features a new adjacent parking structure with covered ground transportation and baggage loading as well as a valet parking area with direct access to the terminal and VIP lounge.
Innovative lighting, inviting indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and other guest-centric elements enhance the global passenger experience in what is surely a gem in Miami’s skyline.
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. The modern terminal design draws inspiration from a nautilus, with a spiraled and multi-level façade opening to grand ocean views.
Luis Ajamil, PE
Mr. Ajamil is President and CEO of Bermello Ajamil & Partners, an award-winning international multidisciplinary design firm. Under his leadership, BA has expanded its worldwide presence to become one of the preeminent firms in its field. He is a Planner and a Professional Engineer with an impressive portfolio of innovative master planning projects for maritime, municipal, and transportation clients.
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