B Grill by BOA Steakhouse, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Terminal 7

Terminal Excellence.

CSI Architectural Metal Scope

CSI Architectural Metal engineered, designed, fabricated, and supplied the complete architectural metal cladding system for both the interior and exterior of the B Grill restaurant.

The project included custom-fabricated architectural wall panels, soffit systems, fascia, corner assemblies, and integrated trim details designed specifically for the airport environment.

CSI developed the panel system, engineering the details to create clean reveals, concealed fastening, and durable construction capable of withstanding the demanding conditions of one of the busiest airports in the world.

The design drawings identify CSI as the supplier of the exterior RHEINZINK PWBG 1.5 mm cladding and the interior 304 2B, 16-gauge stainless steel cladding system. 

Materials

Exterior

• RHEINZINK PWBG
• 1.5 mm architectural titanium-zinc
• Custom rainscreen cladding
• Custom corner assemblies
• Concealed fastening system

Interior

• Stainless Steel 304
• 2B Finish
• 16 Gauge
• Custom architectural wall cladding
• Integrated fascia and soffit assemblies

The construction drawings specify structural sealants, custom corner pieces, and CSI-developed cladding details for both the zinc and stainless steel assemblies. 

B-GRILL LAX_CSI-1.pdf

Design & Engineering

Rather than supplying standard fabricated panels, CSI designed the architectural panel system specifically for the project.

The custom system provided:

• Clean monolithic appearance
• Precision panel alignment
• Concealed attachment
• Integrated corner details
• Removable service panels
• Airport-grade durability
• Simplified installation
• Long-term maintainability

The engineering package included custom elevations, details, and fabrication drawings prepared by CSI Architectural Metal.

B-GRILL LAX_CSI-1.pdf

Project Challenges

Construction took place during the COVID-19 pandemic while Los Angeles International Airport remained operational.

Working within an active international airport required:

• Strict security coordination
• Limited delivery windows
• Off-hours installation sequencing
• Protection of adjacent airport operations
• Precision fabrication to minimize field modifications
• Coordination with multiple trades in a confined terminal environment

Despite these challenges, the completed installation achieved the clean architectural appearance envisioned by the design team.

Architectural Features

Your project photographs showcase:

• Custom exterior RHEINZINK cladding
• Interior stainless steel wall systems
• Precision-mitered corners
• Integrated soffits
• Concealed fasteners
• Flush panel alignment
• Architectural reveals
• Stainless steel trims
• High-end restaurant finishes
• Large-format custom panels

The photographs also demonstrate how the architectural metal system integrates seamlessly with the restaurant’s lighting, millwork, glazing, and folding service window.

Project Highlights

• Completed during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020)
• Located inside one of the busiest airports in the world
• Complete interior architectural metal package
• Exterior RHEINZINK cladding
• Interior stainless steel cladding
• CSI-designed panel system
• Custom engineering and fabrication
• Concealed fastening
• Precision architectural detailing
• Airport commercial construction