Architecture studio Foster + Partners creates a cluster of buildings made from stone detail inspired by local villages. This can be found at a new terminal at Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport. It is within the Aseer Province capital within the southwestern area of the country.
It features clusters that connect together along with captivating landscaped courtyards as a nod to the overarching visual theme of a village. Head of studio at Foster + Partners Stefan Behling states "This is a complete reinvention of the airport as we know it, with an emphasis on traditional Aseeri details, local materials and terraced landscaping. It is both a celebration of – and an introduction to – the beauty of the Aseer Region."
Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport
Foster + Partners Designs a Set of Stone Buildings
Trend Themes
1. Stone Buildings in Architecture - The use of stone in architecture is trending, with Foster + Partners designing a cluster of stone buildings in a new terminal at Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport.
2. Village-inspired Design - The trend of using village-inspired design elements can be seen in the new terminal at Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport, where Foster + Partners created clusters of buildings that connect together and incorporate landscaped courtyards.
3. Traditional and Local Materials - The trend of incorporating traditional Aseeri details and local materials can be observed at the new terminal at Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport, designed by Foster + Partners.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can leverage the trend of using stone in buildings, as seen in Foster + Partners' design for Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport terminal.
2. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from the trend of village-inspired design by integrating clusters and landscaped courtyards in their projects, taking inspiration from the new terminal at Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport.
3. Materials and Landscaping - The materials and landscaping industry can tap into the trend of using traditional and local materials, as demonstrated by Foster + Partners' design for the new terminal at Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport.