# Airports as Monuments 9 Amazing New Airports By Ayman | Published 2008-07-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-amazing-airports References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contemporary/contemporary_airport_design.html) In recent years, airports have received increasing attention from governments and architects, and have become monuments of architectural accomplishments on their own. They have come a long way from being a place for spectators to enjoy air shows at the start of the 20th century, into a gateway to the increasingly smaller world. An airport is the first thing we see when we visit a new country, and having a [pleasant and comfortable experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensoryfriendly-space) at there sets the tone of our impression of the country. Here is a selection of [innovative airport designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icolo-e-bengo-aerotropolis), starting by the second image in the gallery and going left to right, top to bottom: - Doha international airport, Qatar: Designed by HOK with estimated completion 2009/2010. - Islamabad International Airport, Pakistan: Desgined by downer EDI limited & CPG corporation with estimated completion 2010. - Indianapolis international airport, midfield terminal, USA: Designed by HOK with estimated completion 2008. - Carrasco international airport expansion, uruguay: Designed by by rafael vinoly with estimated completion 2009. - Shenzhen airport, china: Designed by massimiliano fuksas architects, 2008. - Beijing international airport, china: Designed by foster + partners 2003-2008. - Incheon international airport, transportation centre, korea: Designed by samoo architects, DMJM + TF&P with estimated completion 2008. - [Heathrow international airport, terminal 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heathrow-airport), UK: Designed by roger stirk harbour + partners, 1989-2008. - Hyderabad international airport, india: Designed by GMR group, malaysia airports, government of andhra pradesh, and airports authority of india, 2008. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Architectural Airports:** Opportunity for architects and engineers to design innovative and visually stunning airport structures. - **Enhanced Airport Experience:** Opportunity to create a pleasant and comfortable airport experience that sets a positive impression of a country. - **International Airport Expansion:** Opportunity for airport development and expansion projects around the world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new and creative designs for airport structures. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel industry can focus on enhancing the overall airport experience for travelers. - **Construction:** Construction companies can capitalize on international airport expansion projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Like Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kempegowda-international-airport.md) - [Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pedersen-fox.md) - [Garden City-Inspired Airport Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changi-airport-1.md) - [Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners5.md) - [Subtropical Natural Landscape Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-international-airport.md) - [LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pragues-airport.md) - [Public Airport Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gateway-collection.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Expansive Airport Roof Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport.md)