# Shimmering Sky-High Airports 3DReid Architects' Farnborough Airport is a Winning Innovation By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dreid-architects-farnborough-airport References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/infrastructure/airport-3dreid-architects/) & [3dreid](http://www.3dreid.com/) There are some architectural structures that have a knack for mesmerizing the crowd, and the 3DReid Architects' Farnborough Airport is one such creation. This award-winning architecture is located in the heart-warming city of London, UK. The award-winning design for the [business aviation airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icolo-e-bengo-aerotropolis) stands 35m tall in the sky with a 12,000 square meter airplane hangar. The terminal was created with 25,000 recyclable aluminum shingles. This design won the RIBA Award in 2006, as well as the structural steel design award. The images show the [exclusive interiors of the airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-airport-1) that are drop dead classy, and add a different charm to the regular airports. The 3DReid Architects' Farnborough Airport design demonstrates that creativity is defeating the regular norms when it comes to [architectural layout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mesmerizing Architectural Structures:** The 3DReid Architects' Farnborough Airport exemplifies the growing trend of architectural structures that captivate and engage audiences. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of 25,000 recyclable aluminum shingles in the airport's terminal showcases the trend of environmentally-friendly and sustainable design practices. - **Creative Airports:** The exclusive and classy interiors of the airport highlight the trend of airports embracing unique and innovative design concepts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aviation:** The design of 3DReid Architects' Farnborough Airport presents an opportunity for the aviation industry to rethink and innovate on airport architecture. - **Architecture:** The award-winning design of Farnborough Airport demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of architectural design. - **Sustainable Construction:** The use of recyclable materials in the construction of Farnborough Airport opens up opportunities for the sustainable construction industry to explore new design possibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pedersen-fox.md) - [Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners5.md) - [Vineyard-Detailed Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florence-airport-1.md) - [Expansive Airport Roof Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport.md) - [Garden City-Inspired Airport Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changi-airport-1.md) - [Swooped Roof Chinese Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lishui-airport.md) - [Red Roof Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aecom.md) - [Mass-Timber Airport Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-international-airport.md) - [Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airside.md)