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Since the advent of commercial air travel, the international airport has become the primary gateway to any city. As in Bangalore, one of India’s largest and most rapidly expanding cities, its airport serves as a crucial welcoming point for global travelers.
“Terminal in a Garden” is the phrase that best describes Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2, designed by the Chicago-based architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, commonly referred to as SOM. The conventional airport experience has been reimagined in the project, offering a pleasant exploration through design elements inspired by Bangalore’s local culture and landscape. Despite accommodating up to 50 million passengers annually, doubling from 25 million, the terminal’s design transforms it into a serene oasis in the middle of the usual chaotic airport.
The 123,000 sq.m., two-level outdoor transit hub situated in front of the terminal serves as a significant public transportation interlink, providing users with a sense of proximity to the city. Elevated pedestrian bridges also allow passengers to get around, including the airport hotel, on their feet.
Not only is it a destination for travelers, but some new kinds of space, such as outdoor retail or entertainment areas, also make the place a stop for the locals.
The variety of amenities for every passenger’s needs and the outstanding greenery space within the building also introduced a new experience for the users as well.
The concept of “Terminal in a garden” creates a strong connection between users and nature. With the collaboration of landscape architects Grant Associates and designers Abu Jani/Sandeep Khosla, the users can now enjoy their time with the distinctive hanging gardens and green walls, which are the highlight features of interior space.
Layers of cross-laid bamboo could not be left out of the conversation as they are the most eye-catching material of the entire terminal. Another charming aspect is using local materials, including engineered bamboo, red bricks in earth tones, or ivory brown granite.
To reach the gates, the passengers can enjoy their short journey through the “forest belt” which is a 90 meters wide walkway surrounded by lushy vegetation. Creating a pleasant journey before jumping in the plane.
“The orchestration of every component—both natural and man-made—creates a passenger experience that we hope will set a precedent for the future of airport design,” stated Peter Lefkovits, the Principal of SOM.
Project Name: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Completion Year: 2023
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Area: 380,000 sq.m.
Photo: Studio Recall
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