The new Terminal for Male International Airport is designed to handle 3mppa (4mppa in 2035) at 55.000m2 Terminal area on two fully segregated levels for arriving and departing passengers.
The architecture of the PTB draws its inspiration from forms created by the forces of Nature. The basic roof form is aerodynamically shaped. When arranged in series they overlap each other to create a rhythm of progression, like crest of waves.
The design of the PTB pays homage to the natural beauty of Maldives. Major parts of the Terminal sit on water landscape. With lush local flora and trees sprouting from the reflective pool, the overall visual effect of these lofty waves from roofs supported by tall, slender columns standing over water and with reflections, a “pavilion suspended on water”, much like many designs of world-renowned resorts already built around the country.
The simple planning principle ensures the new Terminal is extremely user-friendly and convenient for the passengers. The architectural openness provides an inherently high degree of clarity to the direction of flows that aid passengers’ orientation. The most important sensual experience any terminal building can give to passengers is calmness.
The design of the Terminal takes energy conservation very seriously. In harvesting natural light for the interior spaces, the planning and design of the Terminal takes into consideration the solar path, prevailing wind and sea in order to optimize the consumption of energy used for rejecting heat, cooling and ventilation.
Client - GMR MALE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRIVATE LIMITED
Collaborators - Structural Engineer: Mott MacDonald, M&E Engineer: Mott MacDonald, Lighting Designer: Lighting M, Retail Consultant: Pragma Consutling
The new Terminal for Male International Airport is designed to handle 3mppa (4mppa in 2035) at 55.000m2 Terminal area on two fully segregated levels for arriving and departing passengers.
The architecture of the PTB draws its inspiration from forms created by the forces of Nature. The basic roof form is aerodynamically shaped. When arranged in series they overlap each other to create a rhythm of progression, like crest of waves.
The design of the PTB pays homage to the natural beauty of Maldives. Major parts of the Terminal sit on water landscape. With lush local flora and trees sprouting from the reflective pool, the overall visual effect of these lofty waves from roofs supported by tall, slender columns standing over water and with reflections, a “pavilion suspended on water”, much like many designs of world-renowned resorts already built around the country.
The simple planning principle ensures the new Terminal is extremely user-friendly and convenient for the passengers. The architectural openness provides an inherently high degree of clarity to the direction of flows that aid passengers’ orientation. The most important sensual experience any terminal building can give to passengers is calmness.
The design of the Terminal takes energy conservation very seriously. In harvesting natural light for the interior spaces, the planning and design of the Terminal takes into consideration the solar path, prevailing wind and sea in order to optimize the consumption of energy used for rejecting heat, cooling and ventilation.
Client - GMR MALE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRIVATE LIMITED
Collaborators - Structural Engineer: Mott MacDonald, M&E Engineer: Mott MacDonald, Lighting Designer: Lighting M, Retail Consultant: Pragma Consutling
The new Terminal for Male International Airport is designed to handle 3mppa (4mppa in 2035) at 55.000m2 Terminal area on two fully segregated levels for arriving and departing passengers.
The architecture of the PTB draws its inspiration from forms created by the forces of Nature. The basic roof form is aerodynamically shaped. When arranged in series they overlap each other to create a rhythm of progression, like crest of waves.
The design of the PTB pays homage to the natural beauty of Maldives. Major parts of the Terminal sit on water landscape. With lush local flora and trees sprouting from the reflective pool, the overall visual effect of these lofty waves from roofs supported by tall, slender columns standing over water and with reflections, a “pavilion suspended on water”, much like many designs of world-renowned resorts already built around the country.
The simple planning principle ensures the new Terminal is extremely user-friendly and convenient for the passengers. The architectural openness provides an inherently high degree of clarity to the direction of flows that aid passengers’ orientation. The most important sensual experience any terminal building can give to passengers is calmness.
The design of the Terminal takes energy conservation very seriously. In harvesting natural light for the interior spaces, the planning and design of the Terminal takes into consideration the solar path, prevailing wind and sea in order to optimize the consumption of energy used for rejecting heat, cooling and ventilation.
Client - GMR MALE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRIVATE LIMITED
Collaborators - Structural Engineer: Mott MacDonald, M&E Engineer: Mott MacDonald, Lighting Designer: Lighting M, Retail Consultant: Pragma Consutling