Modern airports of the world. The most beautiful airport in Russia. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Madrid, Spain


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Hurrying to catch a flight or a taxi, we pay little attention to the airport vaults surrounding us. We are in a hurry to grab our seat on the plane or head to the city center to enjoy the sights or drink a cup of coffee. We would like, nevertheless, to draw your attention to the grandiose architecture that was created by the best designers and architects of the world. When will you pass passport control or checking in your luggage - look around and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Today on the agenda are 7 of the most beautiful airports in the world.

Barajas Airport, Madrid (Terminal 4), Spain

Initially, the fourth terminal was conceived to relieve congestion from the other three terminals. No frills in architecture were even expected. But the project was taken up by two people for whom creativity came first. This is Richard Rogers, who built the Pompidou Center in Paris and the Lloyd's building in London, as well as Antonio Lamela, who contributed his hand and talent to the building of the Colon Tower in Madrid.

The two of them decided that building an ordinary terminal was not at all interesting, so in order to make the fourth terminal unusual, they painted it in all the colors of the rainbow. In addition, they chose lightweight glass, through which a very soft and warm light penetrates the building.

The undulating roof, covered with bamboo, is supported by colorful pylons. During construction, architects consulted with psychologists on how to make sure that while in a room, a person’s tension and discomfort would disappear.

As a result, visual effects have become the element that calms nervous passengers and puts them in a positive mood. More than 35 million passengers pass through Terminal 4 every year, and almost everyone says they feel at home under the walls of Barajas.

international Airport Beijing (Terminal 3), China

Knowing the Chinese love for the color red and dragons, one could safely assume that the new third terminal International airport will represent a kind of synthesis of these two key elements of Chinese culture. The architects created their “Gateway to China” in the form of a large hidden dragon, which seems to be about to awaken. An incredible structure of glass and metal was created on the roof, which is located at a special angle, thanks to which the light entering the room is refracted and divided into red and yellow spectra.

This was done not only for beauty, but each color helps passengers navigate the terminal without looking at the monitors. The terminal is oriented north-south to help newly arrived passengers find their way, and the skylight system is oriented southeast to increase the presence of daylight.

In China, passport control is quite serious, which stretches over several stages, so few people pay attention to what is over their heads. If you're lucky enough to be in Beijing, take 15 minutes to explore Terminal 3. It's worth it.

Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay

Built by the famous Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly, the airport's design echoes New York's JFK Airport. The departure hall is designed as a single open space, reminiscent in spirit of old European train stations, with a terrace on the upper level, which offers a beautiful view of the runway.

The wide curved roof of the terminal building, stretching 400 meters along the building, is made of glass, allows an abundance of sunlight into the premises and emphasizes the impressive scale of the structure, which has become national symbol Uruguay.

The smooth curve and lower profile of the airport's monolithic roof are said to be inspired by the dunes along coastline countries.

Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea

Incheon is annually included in the rankings of the best airports in the world, because it is not only convenient, it is also incredibly beautiful. The airport infrastructure is developed in such a way that one can only envy: golf courses, casinos, massage rooms, winter gardens, bedrooms and much more.

The entire roof is made in the shape of the arches of traditional Korean temples, all terminals are decorated with Korean elements that tell the story of the existence of this country. The airport is especially proud of its various gardens - there are 9 of them. Waterfalls, flowers and original architecture give passengers the opportunity to find themselves for some time in a place where problems and worries are forgotten.

More than 10 famous designers worked on the overall design of the airport, and despite their different views, they managed to create an incredible architectural project that not only fascinates, but also inspires various achievements.

Kansai Airport, Osaka, Japan

Opened in 1994 Kansai International Airport became one of the largest buildings in the world. Designed to serve the cities of Osaka and Kyoto, it takes its name from the ancient word "kansai" ("west of the border").

The complex is located on artificial island 5 km long and 3 km wide in Osaka Bay. The main building of the complex is its only four-story terminal, designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. Everything was designed so that the building could withstand typhoons and earthquakes, which is why it is shaped like an airplane fuselage.

Until now, this is the only airport located at sea. Moreover, he, along with the Great Chinese wall can be seen from space.

John F. Kennedy Airport (TWA Terminal), New York, USA

TWA terminal- the former TWA terminal, whose full name is “Trans World Airlines”, was opened in 1962. Designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, it looked like an abstract symbol of flight and was nicknamed the “winged gull.”

Over time, the terminal required reconstruction, which was successfully completed in 2008. Trans World Flight Center is real expressionism in architecture, or rather its post-war revival.

The entire building consists entirely of curves, streamlined shapes and smooth transitions from one to another. This gives the rather massive concrete structure a feeling of weightlessness and flight. The internal volume is even more unusual than the external shape of the building. There are no clear edges or walls here, but everything seems to flow from one to another, symbolizing constant movement.

The terminal is now closed. You can get inside only by attending some event under the auspices of the city hall. You can view it from all sides only from the roof of the parking lot where the AirTrain station is located or from a train carriage.

Denver International Airport, USA

Denver International Airport was opened in 1995, despite the fact that there was already a major airport Stapleton. 4 billion dollars were spent on its creation. This is a truly convenient and comfortable airport, somewhat reminiscent of a village with white tents. A specially developed Teflon roof coating helps retain solar heat in winter. In addition, this building topped the list of the most sustainable buildings in the world.

But the airport attracts not only with its smooth and curved lines. Many believe that an underground shelter has been built under the airport, which is connected to American bases located 120 miles from the airport.

Rumor has it that 2 billion was spent on the granite floor in the building. The airport's creators say the floor pattern echoes the roof design and subtly supports the flow of passengers as they walk smoothly across the granite floor.

Pay attention to paintings, mysterious signs and inscriptions in known and unknown languages, on the walls, floors, and strange artifacts located inside and outside the building.

And if we really go deeper into conspiracy theories, then look at the location of the runways on the maps. Don't they remind you of anything?

Modern ones are real works of art from an architectural point of view. It is from the airport terminal that tourists begin their journey around any country. This is the calling card of a city or state. Therefore, they try to build airport terminal complexes that are both beautiful and functional.

From the photos of the most beautiful airports in the world, you can get an idea of ​​the general trends in the architecture of this area. They will also help you understand why some people enjoy traveling by plane from one airport terminal to another. In this article we will list only the 10 most beautiful airports in the world.

One of the most beautiful airports in the world is Barajas. It was founded back in 1928. This is the main international airport complex. He is in 12 km from the capital. He has 4 terminals. The fourth terminal was built in 2008. The beautiful and colorful building impresses passengers.

Madrid Airport.

45 million people per year passes through this airport terminal. Flights from the rest of Spain arrive here, from Canary Islands, from European countries and Latin America. You can spend a pleasant time in the terminals while waiting for your flight.

"Kansai"

An entire artificial island was erected in the middle of Osaka Bay for this airport complex. The old Osaka Airport Terminal could not be expanded due to its proximity to the city limits. Therefore, it was necessary to create a complex outside the city.

Kansai Airport.

The new airport was designed according to plans Renzo Piano - Italian architect, who is considered the founder of the high-tech direction in architecture.

The choice of construction site was also due to the fact that earthquakes and typhoons are frequent. The complex is designed in such a way that they cannot touch it. The structure is made in the shape of an airplane wing. Kansai Airport in Japan serves flights within the country and from other countries.

Iman Khomeini Airport

This new airport complex, which was built to relieve congestion at the old Mehrabad airport, can be considered the largest and most beautiful airport in Iran.

Airport in Tehran.

It was opened in 2004. This is a gigantic complex with all the necessary services. The cost of the airport terminal is estimated at 60 million dollars. He serves international flights, transferred there from the Mehrabad air terminal.

The old terminal complex only accepts freight transportation and several passenger, internal ones. The spacious and modern terminal building, where impeccable cleanliness reigns, provides travelers with the opportunity to have a pleasant time while waiting for their flight.

Kennedy Airport

It is one of the ten most beautiful not only in the world. Every minute in the sky above John F. Kennedy Airport there are dozens of planes that are only 50-100 m from each other. It was built on a former golf course, in 1962.

John F. Kennedy Airport.

In the list of the busiest airports in the world, it ranks seventeenth line. It is called the “winged gull” for the unusual architecture of the building. It symbolizes the abstract symbol of flight. The airport complex includes 8 terminals, each of which serves separate flights.

Incheon, in Seoul

Capital South Korea can rightfully be proud of its “air gates”. Since its opening in 2001 it is regularly included in lists of the best airport complexes in the world. On its territory there are winter gardens, golf courses, massage rooms, a casino, etc.

Incheon Airport.

In its architecture it combines traditional and modern features. Hence the futuristic nature of the structure. The roof is made like a typical Korean temple, and the building itself is a complex structure of glass blocks and metal beams.

Menara in Marrakech

The snow-white terminal building with openwork inserts makes travelers feel like they are in a fairy-tale oriental palace. The architects created it as an ultra-modern terminal complex, but also took into account the traditional features inherent in Moroccan structures.

Menara Airport.

The light falling through the original windows creates intricate patterns inside the building. It is one of the busiest airports in North Africa. It is located 6 km from the capital. Engaged in international and domestic transportation.

Changi, in Singapore

17 km from the capital This amazing airport complex is located on the island. The “Golden Gate” of the country is what the residents themselves call it. Based on the number of passengers received per year, it is worth ranked 19th in the world. He received more than 280 awards since its opening.

Garden at Changi Airport.

Inside the airport terminal is decorated with flowers, palm trees, carpets, and soft sofas. To soften the impression of “manufacturability”, numerous natural motifs were used. Now the complex includes 5 operating terminals. Two runways allow him to receive aircraft of all types.

Carrasco Airport

5 km from the capital of Uruguay- the city of Montevideo - this air terminal complex is located. It got its name from the name of the city in which it is located - Paso Carrasco. The terminal roof is a curved arc, which fits perfectly into the overall landscape of the environment. The glass dome provides maximum illumination inside the building.

Carrasco Airport.

Comfortable rooms and cozy terraces give travelers the opportunity to watch planes landing and taking off. This is a modern and convenient complex that serves all types of aircraft.

Denver Airport

This American airport complex amazes with the unusualness of its architecture. The roof of the complex resembles a cluster of numerous small yurts. A special coating provides warmth inside the building. He is in 40 km from the city itself.

Denver Airport.

It is the largest terminal complex in the United States. It also has the longest runway in the country. In the terminal building itself there is unusual paintings by artist Leo Tanguma. Some may find them too eccentric. They depict humanity's struggle against genocide.

“Cheklapkok”

The Hong Kong airport complex has become the best in the world more than once or twice. The dome is decorated wavy lines that look like ocean waves. Like the Japanese Kansai complex, it stands on an artificial island. It is connected to the city by a 12-lane highway. It is also convenient to get there by train running between them.

Hong Kong Airport.

The whole complex consists from three comfortable terminals. Each of them is equipped with everything that passengers may need on the way. From cinemas to fitness rooms, it has everything.

I have visited more than a hundred different airports in the world - from small sheds on the outskirts of the world to huge airport cities largest metropolises. But nowhere have I received such aesthetic satisfaction as in Baku. I could say that it’s worth coming to Baku even just to look at the airport, but I’m too in love with this beautiful city, so today I’m just inviting you to the Museum of Contemporary Art... Which is actually just an airport!

The airport in Baku cannot be directly compared with Dubai or Singapore, the scale and traffic are not the same, there are no swimming pools or butterfly gardens, for example, but an atmosphere has been created here in which waiting for a flight is so cozy and comfortable, and the arrival is accompanied by surprise at what you see! I already wrote on my Facebook that the two most beautiful airports are located in two diametrically opposite points in Europe - Terminal 4 of Barajas Airport in Madrid and Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku, today we will walk through the second with you.

Outside new terminal in Baku looks like the majority modern airports: a mix of geometricity, futurism and high-tech materials - concrete, glass and metal. Inside, Turkish architectural studio Autoban was inspired by oriental hospitality and created a lively and unusual interior with wooden cocoon elements.


The terminal itself is relatively small. At the same time, it now looks underutilized, so there are reserves of capacity here.
The new complex is capable of serving 6 million passengers per year, its area is 65 thousand square meters.

The airport has 4 floors and a spacious entrance hall:

The first floor serves departing passengers and baggage collection for arriving passengers. The second floor of the complex is provided for arriving passengers. Here is located border control, control aviation security transit passengers, issuance of visas, as well as rest areas for arriving passengers.

There is even a makdacha, but going there in Azerbaijan is blasphemy! This is a country of gastronomic orgasm with amazing (but not always healthy) cuisine.

The construction contractor was MAPA, the equipment supplier was SITA. WAAGNER-BIRO designed and built the building's façade, and Woods Bagot architects and Buro Happold engineers installed structural and seismic systems. AUTOBAN created the interior design, VANDERLANDE created the luggage management system, CAVAG supplied the passenger access platforms and telescopic bridges, and SCHINDLER supplied the elevators and escalators.

On the third floor, intended for the departure of passengers, customs and border control are carried out. There are shops on this floor Duty free and a cafe.
One of the few airports where there is no compromise between clean and dirty areas - it is equally comfortable for those greeting and departing on a trip.

The four floors of the building at all levels are entwined from the inside with structures of a kind of “cocoons” made of oak veneer, and the architects hid cafes, bars, and shopping kiosks in the Salam Lounges business area on the top floor in wooden hemispheres.

Just a coffee shop, but how cozy it is here on the second floor!

In the arrivals and departure areas there is carpet and, accordingly, it is quiet and soft. This does not happen very often - in Singapore, Delhi, and partly in Hong Kong.

There is no terrace overlooking the platform in Baku, but there is a cafe with panoramic windows:

The base carrier is the national airline AZAL. Classic airline with 4 stars SkyTrax rating on par with Lufthansa, for example. I have flown with them several times and have always been absolutely delighted! Now the company has introduced differentiation of tariff policy and budget tariffs in some directions, for example Moscow and Istanbul.

I visited the airline and will devote the next few reports to interesting stories about their fleet, girls, service on board and, most importantly, airplanes! After all, this is the first airline in the post-Soviet space to have two Dreamliners in its fleet!
In total, AZAL has 25 aircraft in its fleet; the average age of the company’s fleet is 9 years.

These are the spectacular ladies who control air traffic here!
More about this next time :)

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Modern airports are distinguished not only by functionality and ease of use, but also by beauty, memorability, unusualness and splendor.

Beijing International Airport, Terminal 3, China.

An incredible mesh of glass and metal has been built on the roof of the airport, and the entrance is a two-kilometer gateway to China, which resembles a giant dragon lurking at the edge of the airfield.

One of the terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York

This futuristic (even for our days) facility was commissioned back in 1962. The building's design was intended to reflect the concept of flight - the concrete roof of the exterior simulates the flight of a bird with two massive "wings".
At the end of 2008, after reconstruction, the graceful terminal resumed its work.

Saint Exupery Airport, Lyon, France

The magnificent building resembles a bird in flight with its wings spread. It was renamed Saint-Exupéry Airport in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the famous French writer and pilot. Accepts about 8.5 million passengers annually.

Denver International Airport, Denver, USA

Snow-white roofs in the form of wigwams are visible from afar. The airport is the largest in the USA and the second largest in the world, covering an area of ​​140 km2.

Incheon International Airport

The airport building reflects the cultural characteristics of South Korea - the front part of the roof imitates a traditional Korean temple, and the arrival hall is lined with ancient Korean artifacts. There are two parks on the territory where you can stroll and relax.

Dubai International Airport, Dubai, UAE

The airport greets its passengers in an unusual and beautiful way - there is a forest of palm trees here. The airport serves more than 50 million passengers annually and is an important transport hub in the Middle East and Africa.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Elongated columns supporting geometric shapes on the ceiling give the airport a special, futuristic look. The airport project was developed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa in collaboration with a Malaysian company.

The largest airport in Central Asia is Ashgabat, Turmenistan

A new $2.3 billion airport has opened in the capital of Turkmenistan. Huge complex in the form of a falcon, it is capable of carrying about 1,600 people per hour, because about a hundred facilities have been built on its territory, including two runways, a 72-meter control tower, a cargo terminal and a pilot training center.

Marrakech Menara Airport, Marrakech, Morocco

The airport combines modern and traditional Islamic architecture— massive reinforced concrete openings are decorated with Arabic patterns on glass inserts, which create fancy shadows inside the terminal. A special feature is the 72 located on the roof solar panels, generating electricity for the needs of the building.

Airport named after Heydar Aliyev. Baku, Azerbaijan

The airport building, similar to a UFO, has previously attracted a lot of attention, but today it often finds itself on the list of the most unusual airport terminals thanks to the new terminal - its huge building with an area of ​​65 thousand square meters from a height resembles a bird spreading its wings in flight, or a huge plane taking off over the runway.

Chek Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong.

The airport has often won international awards, such as best airport peace. The success and popularity of the airport is ensured by the comfortable express train going directly to the city center and the 12-lane highway leading to the airport, as well as the fact that it is easy for passengers to navigate it.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, Mumbai

The new terminal of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai, India, was built due to the fact that the old one could no longer cope with passenger traffic. Today it can handle 40 million passengers a year. The architects proposed a rather interesting compact option for the distribution of departure waiting areas: they are located in two arcs on both sides of the terminal building.

 

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