The Western Sydney Airport corporation has unveiled the final design for the international airport passenger terminal at Badgerys Creek.
Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture together won a competition for the concept design in 2019. Following a competitive tender process, construction company Multiplex was awarded the contract to take the initial concepts through to final design and construction with Woods Bagot as part of the Multiplex team. Woods Bagot had also submitted a concept design in the 2019 competition, together with RSHP with Aspect Studios.
The final design seeks to respond to Australia’s natural beauty and the region’s Aboriginal heritage, while adopting strong sustainability principles.
Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the design would offer passengers and airlines an experience unrivalled among Australian airports.
“Flying from Western Sydney International will be fast, easy and seamless,” he said.
“For airlines, our terminal will be all about operational efficiency and reliability, providing an environment where passengers arrive at the aircraft feeling relaxed and ready to fly.”
He also noted the importance of the consultation with Aboriginal communities throughout the design process.
“A connection to Country will be reflected across both the departures and arrivals, ensuring the terminal has an authentic sense of place in Dharug country,” he said.
The terminal will draw on passive design principles, embracing natural light and airflow to provide energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
“A climate responsive façade with ample shading and high-performance glass will ensure less energy is needed to keep the terminal at a comfortable temperature all year round,” he said.
Western Sydney Airport describe the final design as an “evolution” from the initial concepts by Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture.
“While key design principles have been retained, the final design delivers the best customer outcomes in the context of a strong regional identity that is unmistakably at home in Western Sydney.”
Terminal construction is due to begin at the end of 2021, with international and domestic passenger services and air cargo operations expected to commence in late 2026.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
