# City-Inspired Airports Taiwan's Yaoyuan Airport Will Be Renovated to Resemble a City Center By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaoyuan-airport References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/rogers-stirk-harbour-partners-win-taiwan-airport-competition) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rogers-stirk-harbour-and-partners-taiwan-taoyuan-airport-t3-winner-11-02-2015/) Yaoyuan Airport in Taiwan will soon receive a revitalizing renovation that will see a brand new [open-air terminal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport) built. The new terminal will be inspired by a city center or central gathering spot that is typically seen in metropolitan areas. Rather than focusing on travel, architects and designers hope that the new look Yaoyuan Airport will be a positive representation of what the rest of the country has to offer. The new airport will be beautifully lit and acoustically comfortable, where a traveler's comfort is put first. The new terminal will house boarding gates, concourses, a multifunctional building and a transportation hub. Yaoyuan Airport's renovation will be inspired by Taiwan's landscapes, seas and natural life. The new terminal will also be covered by an elegant hard-shell roof, with an interior that forms a new kind of a vibrant ‘aero’ city. Photo Credits: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/rogers-stirk-harbour-partners-win-taiwan-airport-competition), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rogers-stirk-harbour-and-partners-taiwan-taoyuan-airport-t3-winner-11-02-2015/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revitalizing Airports:** The renovation of airports to resemble city centers or central gathering spots presents an opportunity for a more enjoyable and immersive travel experience. - **Traveler-centric Design:** Architects and designers focusing on traveler comfort and creating beautifully lit and acoustically comfortable airport terminals presents an opportunity for increased customer satisfaction. - **Aero City Concept:** The concept of creating vibrant 'aero' cities within airport terminals presents an opportunity for a unique and visually appealing airport experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Airport Construction:** The construction industry has the opportunity to specialize in building open-air terminals inspired by city centers. - **Architecture & Design:** Architects and designers specializing in airport renovations have the opportunity to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing airport terminals. - **Travel & Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can leverage the concept of revitalizing airports to attract more visitors by offering a unique and immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pragues-airport.md) - [Garden-Like Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kempegowda-international-airport.md) - [Vineyard-Detailed Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florence-airport-1.md) - [Subtropical Natural Landscape Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-international-airport.md) - [Airport-Based Retro Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-of-the-warriors-walled-in.md) - [Swooped Roof Chinese Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lishui-airport.md) - [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) - [Mass-Timber Airport Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-international-airport.md)