Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (ConRAC)

The architectural design of ConRAC echoes the Mid-Century Modern theme of the LAX passenger terminals, with numerous sustainability features. The west building façade will be the primary face of the ConRAC for its users and is the one most visible to the arriving passengers and the neighborhood. It features a composition of white perforated metal panels that provides both enclosure and natural ventilation for the building. Its length is animated by a series of projecting stair towers and a large elevator tower at the bus plaza. This design vernacular is carried through to all other facades at the Ready Return and Quick Turn Around buildings. The south façade will feature a randomized vertical solar array that will serve the dual purpose of a screening material while satisfying the requirement to produce 4.8 megawatts of electrical power from renewable sources at this facility. One of the distinguishing features of the RR Building is the stack of speed ramps on its south side which will allow all returning cars to directly, safely and efficiently access each of the rental car floors and the Level 5 employee parking area. Finally, the north side features a helix exit ramp that will bring all outbound cars to the vehicular exit on Arbor Vitae.