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Apr 23 2014

Worlds largest Airport Terminal : Istanbul

23/04/2014 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Kate | In: architecture, Design, Interiors

Following on from my post about Grimshaw’s work on the airport in St Petersburg, here are some concept images of their new six-runway airport in Istanbul capable of accommodating up to 150 million passengers a year.

The Grimshaw-led team, which also includes Norwegian firm Nordic Office of Architecture, and London studio Haptic, says the Istanbul New Airport Terminal One will become the “world’s largest airport terminal under one roof”, covering a site of nearly 100 hectares. Is it possible that this airport will become a destination unto itself? Like in 1961 when Architect Paul Williams designed the Encounter restaurant at LAX solely as a unique dining experience? I’m probably over-thinking it.

Design: St Petersburg Airport

22/04/2014 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Kate | In: architecture, Art, Design, Interiors

Having spent the past 24 hours in flight transit back to New York, I thought it fitting to do a post on airport design. What better company to focus on than London Studio Grimshaw, who recently completed an Airport in St Petersburg, and whom have just unveiled their plans for the worlds largest airport terminal under one roof in Istanbul.

Grimshaw collaborated with engineering firm Ramboll and delivery architect Pascall+Watson to complete the first terminal of Pulkovo International Airport, which is expected to bring 12 millions passengers in and out of the Russian city each year. “This building represents a point of departure for Grimshaw,” said Grimshaw partner Mark Middeton. “We are known for our expressive structures and attention to detail. We wanted to keep all of those elements – the practicality and the buildability, and our interest in sustainability – but also try to make this building more about form and space.”

Buster + Punch London Restoration

14/04/2014 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Kate | In: architecture, Design, Interiors

An Edwardian-style Mews house in South West London has been emptied and rebuilt with incredible results. Brought to life by Design Studio Buster + Punch, the 4-bed, multi-storey dwelling built vertically around a central wooden staircase has had many of it’s unique historical features lovingly restored.