The first major project in a long-term vision plan, the new Terminal A at Newark International Airport was designed to replace an outdated and underserved 1973 facility. At 1M square feet and 33 gates, the new terminal accommodates up to 14 million passengers/year. The headhouse is designed to maximize daylight, openness, and views to the surrounding context. Large roof spans create a column-free interior, while massive skylights deliver diffuse daylight through a permeable, undulating ceiling. The diagrid roof structure and geometry reflect that of the previous terminal, with large cantilevered overhangs to shade glazed curtain walls and provide shelter over the departures curbside. The terminal layout is carefully designed to optimize passenger movement, with intuitive wayfinding, centralized security, and clear sightlines to key areas such as gates, retail, and dining. The terminal was delivered as a design-build consortium for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) with Grimshaw in the role of design architect in partnership with STV as executive architect. Matt's role on Grimshaw's design leadership team extended from schematic design phase through construction and included design development, structural and environmental design integration, daylighting, and team/project management. To date this project has won numerous awards, including Skytrax 'Best New Airport Terminal in the World' and UNESCO Prix Versailles Special Prize.