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Alongside plans for the world’s tallest timber tower, another ambitious timber project has come to the USA. ZGF Architects has revealed an impressive extension at Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon that’s topped by a massive wooden roof mea… Continue reading USA’s timber revolution continues with multi-acre wooden airport extension
Never a studio content to play it safe and produce predictable designs, MAD Architects draws inspiration from the natural world for its upcoming Lishui Airport, which takes the form of a large white bird ready to take flight.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading Extraordinary bird-shaped airport spreads its wings in China
Defined by a wavy roof inspired by desert dunes and traditional Islamic geometric patterns, the Zayed International Airport, Terminal A recently opened for business. The huge building significantly increases passenger capacity for the airport and is de… Continue reading Undulating desert sand dunes inform Abu Dhabi airport “mega terminal”
There’s a growing trend for designing greenery filled airports, providing passengers with a more pleasant traveling experience. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s new Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru follows other examples like the Je… Continue reading Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy
With projects like the Jewel Changi and Harbin Airport, there’s a growing crop of airports lately that put the focus on comfort and sustainable design. MVRDV’s Czech Lanterns continues this trend and will extend an airport in the Czech Republic with lu… Continue reading Airport expansion goes green with intricate programmable exterior
Benetti Home specializes in interior vertical gardens and has partnered with Sky Valet, a brand associated with the “Aéroports de la Côte D’Azur” group, to enhance the well-being of travelers. The Italian design studio has introduced its distinctive gr… Continue reading Benetti Home brings serene green spaces to airport lounges
Back in March, Honda announced that it was looking for partners to test its rolling electric platform “designed to enhance workforce productivity and support repetitive tasks.” Now the AWV has been given inspection duties at Toronto Pearson Airport.Con… Continue reading Honda’s autonomous work vehicle goes on patrol at Toronto Pearson Airport
Ordinarily, drones flying around airports are thought of as a hazard. The AtlasNEST system, however, utilizes drones to fly over landing areas where problems may be occurring, in order to give control tower workers a bird’s eye view.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading AtlasNEST aims to make airports safer, by deploying drones
Finland may be known as the happiest country on the planet. But right now, if any residents want to leave their paradise to travel to certain parts of the UK, they can ditch their paper passport and use a smartphone instead.Continue ReadingCategory: Te… Continue reading Digital passports are here to speed up travel, and Finland is first to fly
China already boasts its fair share of incredible airports, including one shaped like a huge starfish and another that looks like a snowflake, but is now slated to receive another. MAD Architects has revealed plans for a large new terminal in the north… Continue reading Airport terminal’s feather-like form designed to sooth weary travelers