For anyone hopping on flights to Mexico City in the future, there's a good chance you will be impressed by the new airport design conceived by FR-EE and Foster and Partners architecture firms.
The new design takes inspiration from a plane itself, and is made up of one continuous structure. Instead of having breaks in the various areas, the roof is connected creating an X-like shape when viewed from above. As DesignBoom puts it, the "entire terminal is enclosed within a continuous lightweight grid shell, embracing walls and roof in a single, flowing form, evocative of flight." While everything is still in the process of getting underway, the ultimate goal is to have the project completed by 2018, ready for visitors.
Photo Credits: designboom, fr-ee.org
What's Driving This Trend
- Continuous Airport Designs
- Opportunity for architects and engineers to disrupt traditional airport designs by creating continuous, interconnected structures.
- Lightweight Grid Shell
- Potential for innovation in building materials and construction methods that embrace lightweight, grid-like structures for various applications.
- Inspired by Flight
- Designers can explore opportunities to incorporate aviation-inspired elements into architectural designs, offering a unique and immersive experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Architects and designers can explore a disruptive approach to airport design by creating innovative, continuous structures.
- Construction
- Construction companies can leverage lightweight grid shell designs to improve building efficiency and create visually striking structures.
- Aviation
- Aviation companies and airport operators can collaborate with architects to create airport designs that enhance the passenger experience through flight-inspired aesthetics.
