DESIGN


MAKING AN IMPRESSION I


ncheon Airport is a jewel in the crown of South Korea and, from my perspective, provides a glimpse into the future of airport design.


Indeed, some believe that its memorable design, many facilities and vibrant atmosphere refl ect the voice and the beating heart of South Korea, and this feeling is as strong today as it was when the airport opened 10 years ago. This was certainly the intention of the passenger terminal’s renowned architect, Curtis Fentress. When I fi rst visited the airport a few months after its grand opening in early 2001, I was fascinated by its elegance and how easy it was to use.


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INCHEON AIRPORT’S AWARD WINNING TERMINAL PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPRESSION OF SOUTH KOREAN CULTURE, WRITES FENTRESS ARCHITECTS’ JI-HYUN KIM.


In fact because the terminal was so convenient and user friendly – walking distances between ticketing, security and departure gates were short – I mistakenly assumed that Incheon’s passenger terminal was small. In reality the terminal is actually a very large building – more than a half million square metres – but it certainly never felt that size.


Also, the atmosphere was sweetly different and pleasant. For me, everything seemed very natural. All the spaces were brightly lit, quiet, and spacious.


I have visited many other airports around the world since my first trip to Incheon, and I recently returned there


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