Designs unveiled for Kuwait International Airport
Originally published on www.businesstravellerme.com 05/10/2011 - Filed under: News »
New designs for Kuwait International Airport have been released by Foster+Partners.
The airport will initially accommodate 13 million passengers per year, with flexibility to increase to 25 million, and ultimately 50 million with further development.
The terminal comprises three symmetrical wings of departure gates and each façade spans 1.2kms and all extend from a dramatic 25-metre-high central space.
There will be 35 flexible contact stands in the first phase. To aid orientation, the building is planned under a single roof canopy, punctuated by glazed openings that filter daylight, while deflecting direct solar radiation.
The canopy extends to shade a generous entrance plaza and is supported by tapering concrete columns – drawing inspiration from the contrast between the solidity of the stone and the shape and movement of Kuwait’s traditional dhow sailing boats.
The project aims to be the first passenger terminal globally to meet LEED Gold classification. The concrete structure provides thermal mass and the roof incorporates a large expanse of photovoltaic panels to harvest solar energy.
Mouzhan Majidi, Chief Executive of Foster + Partners, said: "The emblematic three-winged form will be as memorable from the air as from the ground – a new symbol of contemporary Kuwait, which resonates with its rich culture and history."
For more information, visit kuwait-airport.com/kw
Report by Dominic Ellis
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