Airport

The need for travel has increased over the years

CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3

Although CPG’s work on Changi Airport stretches far back to the initial Masterplan development stages of the 1970s, it has continued to work on the modernisation of the venue through the years; specifically, the expansion of Terminal 1 and 2. The construction of Terminal 3 was completed in 2008.

Terminal 3 is recognisable from its expansive rectilinear roof, which is a unique horizontal stroke right from the dramatic cantilever over the kerbside, across the Main Departure and Arrival Halls to the aircraft-apron on the other side. Its underlying complexity lies in its details, which are derived from the layering of ceiling panels, baffles, skylights and high-tech 'butterflies', creating a random aperture pattern build-up that evokes a rainforest canopy.

The natural luminance of the interior spaces is enhanced by the patterns and textures of the floor and feature wall surfaces. It is a space that not only offers the latest in airport facilities, but also a new experience for passengers.

Islamabad International Airport, Pakistan

Pakistan's first greenfield civil aerodrome marks a new era in developing world-class aviation facilities in the country. The new Islamabad International Airport’s Passenger Terminal Building is designed by CPGairport for an initial capacity of 6.5 million passengers per annum. It employs environmentally ustainable design strategies such as daylighting and sun shading to reduce energy use as part of an intelligent envelope, together with an elongated, elevated driveway-length front portal.

The design is a contemporary and multi-layered interpretation of traditional Islamic geometric forms. The Terminal Building has a modular design of co-located International and Domestic halls, with a centre pier extension to serve aircraft boarding gates. Daylight from the main roof skylights and the shaded facade glazing around the airside perimeter penetrates the major part of the Departure floor area. The reduced use of artificial lighting results in considerable energy savings. Jet nozzles are used to distribute conditioned air from fascias that are placed at relatively low levels using thermal stratification - whereby air is allowed to heat up in graduating layers to high ceilings - therefore saving on energy use. Part load conditions of the air-conditioning/ heating is also be controlled with variable-air-volume boxes and variable-speed-drive fans. The use of pre-filters and the selection of interior finishes such as granite flooring and moulded plywood seating help ensure essentially dust-free air quality.

Van Don International Airport(VDIA),Quang Ninh, Vietnam

The newest offering in Quang Ninh, VDIA opened the wonder of Ha Long Bay up to the world. It serves as the new gateway for both domestic and international travellers to the core of Northern key economic region in Vietnam. The airport will receive an estimated 2.5 million passengers annually for the next two years and five million per year by 2030. In Phase 1 development, the Passenger Terminal Building is programmed to handle 2.5 million passengers per annum with 2 level processing and 4 aircraft contact stands.

VDIA will be unique in terms of function and efficiency. It is expandable and internally flexible. The building characterizes the region’s vernacular architecture in both form and materials, yet does so in such a way that does not compromise the high tech contemporary nature of the aviation function served. Firmly rooted in traditional practicality, warmth and climatic context, this new passenger terminal at Quang Ninh reflects an area proud of its distinctive signature Ha Long landscape panorama.