Guilin International Airport Terminals 2 and 3
project: Guilin International Airport Terminals 2 and 3, Guangxi, China
date: 2008 competition, first place, awaiting execution
client: Guilin International Airport
category: Aviation, Transportation, Public
function: New airport termini
budget: €40 million
area: 53,000 square metres
role: Architecture, design and coordination
collaborators: PRVS Architecture; Engineers: Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) Engineers; Local Group Leader: China Airport Construction Corporation (CACC); Group Partner: Sistemi sas
Description:
After a comprehensive study of the required functions and various phases of development for the future long-term use of the airport, the geographic nature of the Guangxi region, with its endless hills, along with the shape of the existing terminal, were what inspired us to create a design composed of soft shapes, bonded together to form a new mass that is in harmony with its context. This intention was given a special interpretation internally, by designing and carefully fitting each and every function within the new terminal buildings to complete the overall concept.