In Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, Foster + Partners is making progress on its Techo International Airport masterplan, releasing new CGIs of the project.
Inspired by Cambodia’s history and built heritage, the site is aesthetically pleasing and responds to the tropical climate. A vast roof canopy stretches from the drop-off to the airside, providing shelter from the heat. The roof features a steel grid shell, with a reactive screen to filter out daylight.
This roof, supported by structural trees spanning 36 metres, is “an expression of lightness and inherent modularity, serving as a symbolic gateway for every traveller’s journey,” according to Nikolai Malsch, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners.
The terminal features biophilic design elements, with mature trees rising through the central void. It will be powered almost entirely by an onsite photovoltaic farm.
