Hajj Terminal – King Abdulaziz International Airport / SOM | Classics on Architecture Lab

Architects: SOM – Skidmore, Owings & MerrillArea: 260,000 m²Year: 1981Photography: Owens Corning, Laurian GhinitoiuClient: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Ministry of Defense and AviationCity: JeddahCountry: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Hajj Terminal King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, designed by SOM and completed in 1981, serves millions of pilgrims during their journey to Mecca. Spanning …

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Horta Harbour Conversion / RISCO Architects

Architects: RISCO ArchitectsArea: 5,623 m²Year: 2012Photography: João MorgadoArchitecture and Urban Design: Manuel Salgdo, Carlos Cruz, Tomás Salgado e Pedro PintoClient: APTO – Administração dos Portos do Triângulo Ocidental, S.A.City: HortaCountry: Portugal Horta Harbour Conversion, a port reorganization project designed by RISCO architects in Horta, addresses the need for improved ferry services, reduced port congestion, and …

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Bus Station Canopies / MAXWAN ARCHITECTS + URBANIST

Architects: MAXWAN ARCHITECTS + URBANISTYear: 2014Photography: Filip DujardinLead Architects: Rients Dijkstra, Hiroki MatsuuraProject Team: Artur Boresjo, Nobuki Ogasahara, Rene Sangers, Harm te Velde, Aleksandar HribConstruction: WallaardSteel Works: IHC Stuio Metalix, Van der ZalmClient: Municipality of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Central DistrictCity: RotterdamCountry: The Netherlands Bus Station Canopies, a project designed by MAXWAN ARCHITECTS + URBANISTS in Rotterdam, …

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New VVIP Terminal / VMX Architects

Architects: VMX ArchitectsArea: 7,500 m²Year: 2011Photography: Jeroen MuschLead Architects: Don MurphyProject Team: Hugo Kok, Leon Teinissen, Cristina AscensaoCollaborators: Van Rossum, NelissenCity: AmsterdamCountry: The Netherlands The new VVIP General Aviation Terminal at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, designed by VMX Architects, serves private and business flights for very important individuals. Completed in 2011, this terminal emphasizes luxury …

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Liangzi Island Off-island Pier / UAO Design

Architects: UAO DesignArea: 2290 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Yilong ZhaoManufacturers: Hubei Yudian Glass Co., Ltd., Wuhan Changye Trading Co., Ltd., Zouping Zenwin Aluminum Technology Co.,Lead Architects: Tao LiCity: EzhouCountry: China Liangzi Island, near Wuhan, led UAO Design to create a spiritual space symbolizing “going home.” The design evolved into a visitor center with waiting areas and a …

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Renovation of Wuyuanwan Subway Station / ATENO

Architects: ATENOArea: 471 m²Year: 2023Photography: Sicong SuiManufacturers: Red Fair-faced concreteLead Architects: Troy SunDesign Team: Keqin Cao & Chenni Zhu & Zhipan MaClients: Hai Tian Dong Hua Investment Co., LtdCity: XiamenCountry: China The renovation of Wuyuanwan Subway Station by ATENO in Xiamen transforms the space into a theatrical urban node. Completed in 2023, the design draws …

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Jackson Hole Airport Terminal Expansion / Gensler

Jackson Hole is the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, world-class skiing and myriad summer sporting activities. With the Teton Range as its breathtaking backdrop, the mountain resort’s airport offers many adventure-seeking tourists their first and last impression of the community.