Submission: February 28, 2013
Registration: February 15, 2013 (50€)
Prizes: 1st Prize 1.500 € 2nd Prize 1.000 € 3rd Prize 500 €
Type: Open to architecture students and architects
Competition announced by AWR – Architecture Workshop in Rome that proposes the design of a new air terminal that can increase the reception capacity of the old airport. The design process must be observed especially by climatic and environmental aspects of the area to explore issues related to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of such works.
China is rapidly becoming a very sought-after tourist destination and the government is investing in the construction of new airports to open up all regions of the country and to improve both communications and trade. Currently there are over 40 airports at various stages of construction and in a few years when these are complete China will have several airports able to compete as major hubs in Asia.