Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Baku-Azerbaijan -New Heydar Aliyev International airport


This project is the second international airport in Azerbaijan.Building has considered to accept all foreign airlines services inside.Project has designed By ARUP,a new terminal building will promote Baku and Azerbaijan to the wider world.



Projected demand of 3 million passengers per year in 53.00 m terminal.Heydar Aliyev international airport in Baku is the principal airport of Azerbaijan and potentially a major hub for the whole of the Caucasus region.
The aim of the aesthetic design is to create spaces which are a pleasure to use,encourage relaxation and minimise stress.This is achieved through generously-proportioned,naturally- lit spaces with extensive internal and external views.

This picture is an old international airport of Baku.At the present people are using this terminal for flying.Old one has re-repaired.

 The terminal will also offer luxury shopping and leisure areas.The design includes a tapered facade which gives the building a unique appearance.The innovative shape allows light from the facade and roof to enter the space.Skylights are an integral part of the steel structure of the roof.


the design terminal has been greatly influenced by the vision and design ideas of the client,Mr Jahangir Askerov,President of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)
Baku is a seismic zone,and the design uses a frame resistant system to allow for seismic forces.The terminal will have eight air bridges and is compatible with the Boeing 676 aircraft.
The construction of this unique project began with the completion of new entrance tollgate in October 2010.The bulk of the remaining construction is scheduled to begin in early 2011 and finish in 2013.

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