Architectural Digest applauds the stunning and innovative design of Zayed International Airport. Credit: Victor Romero.
In a roundup of the most architecturally magnificent airports in the world, KPF’s Terminal A makes the grade with its artistic interiors, referential form, and efficient layout.
Architectural Digest praises Zayed International Airport, Terminal A in Abu Dhabi for its exceptional design, which offers art, cultural vitality, and efficiency to visitors the minute they step off the plane. The article highlights the terminal’s artistic gestures, pointing out how the undulating roof mirrors the desert’s sand dunes while the public artwork between terminals creates a vibrant and futuristic atmosphere. The aircraft piers combine architecture with decorative elements to recall various regional environments, representing the desert, sea, city, and oasis.
On top of its visual creativity, Terminal A is maximally efficient, utilizing an X-shaped layout to minimize walking distances between gates while maximizing aircraft capacity. With an average curb-to-gate time of 12 minutes, the terminal’s design ensures passenger comfort and a positive experience. Designed to support Abu Dhabi’s role as a growing air travel hub, it can accommodate up to 59 planes at once.
The article, entitled “The 9 Most Beautiful Airports in the World You Must Fly Into at Least Once,” celebrates bold design in these global gateways, from the Singapore Changi Airport to Doha’s Hamad International Airport. The list features airports with futuristic forms, biophilic elements, innovative lighting techniques, and eye-catching installations. In the global race to build luxury transport hubs, the world’s best airports utilize technological innovation and artistic expression to optimize the visitor experience.
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