# Pitched Roof Airport Designs Twelve Architect's Design for This Siberian Airport is Traditional By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/11/twelve-architects-reveal-images-of-tented-roof-for-siberian-airport-redesign/) & [twelvearchitects](http://www.twelvearchitects.com/portfolio/item/novy-urengoy-airport/) Utilizing a traditionally inspired approach that makes use of pitched roof elements, London-based practice [Twelve Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escapade-silverstone) is tasked with developing a new airport design for a terminal near Novy Urengoy in North West Siberia. The silhouette of the building and the form of its structural elements are created specifically to mimic [traditional reindeer herder tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-education-hub), called chums. Twelve Architects have previous experience creating building and airport designs in Russia. The London-based practice strives to foster a symbolic relation between architectural creation and the cultural values of the region in question. Travelers will be able to derive some sense of culture and tradition with the beautiful tent-style roof that, in turn, mixes traditional elements with modern sleekness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Traditional-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity for creating airport designs that incorporate traditional elements and cultural values of a region. - **Pitched Roof Designs:** Opportunity for developing airport terminals with pitched roof elements, inspired by traditional reindeer herder tents. - **Symbolic Design Elements:** Opportunity for creating airport designs that evoke a sense of culture and tradition through their architectural features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects to showcase their creativity by designing airport terminals with traditional and symbolic elements. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity for travel companies to attract customers by offering airport experiences that celebrate the cultural heritage of a region. - **Construction and Engineering:** Opportunity for construction companies to specialize in building airport terminals with unique design elements, such as pitched roofs inspired by traditional structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swooped Roof Chinese Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lishui-airport.md) - [Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners5.md) - [Red Roof Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aecom.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md) - [Expansive Airport Roof Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport.md) - [Vineyard-Detailed Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florence-airport-1.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) - [Red Roof-Topped Irish Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-lodge.md)