King Salman International Airport Riyadh building, Saudi Arabia architecture design images, Foster + Partners KSA master plan
King Salman International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
post updated 12 February 2024
Foster + Partners wins competition for King Salman International Airport in Riyadh
Design: Foster + Partners, architects
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Salman International Airport terminal aerial view:
images courtesy of architects practice
30 November 2022
King Salman International Airport, Riyadh, by Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners has won a competition to design the masterplan for King Salman International Airport which will boost Riyadh’s position as a global logistics hub, stimulate transport, trade and tourism, and act as a bridge linking the East with the West.
Aerial view of the masterplan for the air hub in KSA:
Luke Fox, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said: “Looking forward to the future, the new King Salman International Airport reimagines the traditional terminal as a single concourse loop, served by multiple entrances. The terminal is very much of its place and connects passengers to the sensory experiences of the city, with natural elements, tempered light and state-of-the-art facilities.”
Airside taxiway to aircraft stand:
King Salman International Airport is expected to be one of the world’s largest airports covering an area of approximately 57 km², allowing for six parallel runways and including the existing terminals named after King Khalid. It will also include 12km² of airport support facilities, residential and recreational facilities, retail outlets, and other logistics real estate. The airport aims to accommodate up to 120 million travellers by 2030 and 185 million travellers, with the capacity to process 3.5 million tons of cargo, by 2050.
Arrival high street – A human centric design:
Riyadh Building Design by Foster + Partners – Aerotropolis
The airport will become an aerotropolis centred around a seamless customer journey, world-class efficient operations, and innovation. Riyadh’s identity and the Saudi culture will be taken into consideration in the airport’s design to ensure a unique travel experience for visitors and transit travellers.
The masterplan is connected by the landscaped Wadi Loop:
With sustainability at its core, the new airport will achieve LEED Platinum certification by incorporating cutting edge green initiatives into its design and will be powered by renewable energy.
Airside departures dining with view to aircraft stand:
Seif A. Bahaa Eldin, Senior Partner, Foster + Partners, added: “This visionary development will play an important role in shaping the city into a global hub of creativity and innovation.”
King Salman International Airport Riyadh building images / information received 301122 from Foster + Partners architects
Location: King Salman International Airport, Riyadh, KSA – Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Asia.
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