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Project • By Skidmore, Owings & Merrill SOM • Airports
Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2
A “terminal in a garden” is an apt description for Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR). Inspired by Bengaluru’s reputation as India’s “garden city”, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has created an oasis of biophilic design. The interdisciplinary architecture, design, and engineering firm has reimagined the conventional airport experience in its design for the new terminal. By rethinking the architectural homogeneity of airport infrastructure, SOM has combined architecture and ecology to create a calm space for hurried travellers.
Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall
Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall
A new civic gateway
Terminal 2’s design bridges... More
News • News • 1 May 2024
SOM completes “terminal in a garden” at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport
International and interdisciplinary architecture, design, and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has reimagined the conventional airport experience in its design for Terminal 2 of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport in southern India. Envisaged as a “terminal in a garden”, the landscaped transport hub is inspired by Bengaluru’s reputation as India’s “garden city” and rethinks the architectural homogeneity of many of the world’s airports.
Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall
Ar. Ekansh Goel © Studio Recall
The new 255,000-square-meter (2,744,797-square-feet) terminal is a creative nod to Bengaluru’s rich history and culture and at the sa... More
News • News • 3 Jul 2023
High Line-Moynihan Connector Opens in New York
In the latest evolution of Midtown West and New York City’s High Line, the recently completed High Line-Moynihan Connector, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and James Corner Field Operations, adds a new seamless link between a series of civic spaces ranging from Midtown West to the West Village.
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Adding to the vibrant pedestrian atmosphere of the High Line, the Moynihan Connector project comprises two distinctive bridges running above Dyer Avenue and West 30th Street and providing a fully accessible urban journey from Moynihan Train Hall to the contemporary public spaces of Brookfield’s Manhattan West. “This is a project that ties neighborhoods and public spaces together. We’ve heard... More
News • News • 7 Mar 2023
Kansas City International Airport by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s female-led team emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility for all
Designed, planned, and engineered by SOM in collaboration with Clark | Weitz | Clarkson (CWC), the new Kansas City International Airport (KCI) terminal is a 1.1 million square foot travel hub replacing the original, outdated terminal building dating back to 1972. Led by a predominantly female consultant team, the project increases passenger capacity while reflecting the region’s rich culture and emphasizing the idea of the airport as a place that is both inclusive and accessible to all.
Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM
I-shaped in plan, the two-storey terminal building dedicates the upper level to departures, including check-in and security, and the lower level to arrivals.
Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM
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Project • By Skidmore, Owings & Merrill SOM • Offices
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa, formerly Burj Dubai, at the center of a large-scale development, is the tallest building in the world. The design combines cultural influences with cutting-edge technology to achieve a high-performance building. Its massing is manipulated in the vertical dimension to minimize the impact of wind on the tower's movement.
The design for the 270,000 square meter Burj Khalifa (formerly Burj Dubai) combines historical and cultural influences with cutting edge technology to achieve a high-performance building. Some of these technologies are:
* High performance glazing with Low E coating: A low-emissivity glass provides Burj Khalifa with enhanced thermal insulation against high ambient temperatures of Dubai.
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